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Each year, businesses dedicated to making a difference lend their best and brightest employees or provide sponsorship funds to support the United Way Loaned Executive Program.
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Twenty-five to 30 Loaned Executives are currently needed to work alongside HFUW Resource Development staff in managing the 2010-11 fundraising campaign, which kicks off this fall. Each year, the campaign raises millions of dollars to help fund more than 100 local health and human service programs.
The 13-week program, which runs August through mid-November, teaches employees how to manage business relationships, develop campaign strategies, conduct workplace presentations and cultivate new accounts.
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| 2009-10 LE team, from left: Suzanne La Fata, Darden Restaurants, Inc.; Mary Lee Walker, Sponsored Executive; Kari Williams, Challenger Gray/Right Management; Heather Subert, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, Inc.; Gloria Borrero, Tupperware Brands Corporation; Michael McClafferty, Sponsored Executive; Danna Howell, Walt Disney World Resort; Kathy Blake, Walt Disney World Resort; Houston Williams, UPS; Maria Caballero, Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Rod L. Morton, Sponsored Executive; and Angela Weister, FedEx. | Over the years, dozens of companies, including Darden Restaurants, OUC–The Reliable One, Publix Super Markets, Inc., Challenger Gray/Right Management, UPS and Walt Disney World Resort, have participated in the program, which helps United Way stretch precious resources and raise more dollars for people in need.
Many companies also support the program by donating funds to sponsor a candidate that United Way will recruit and train. Sponsors then have the option of interviewing and hiring the employee at the end of the program.
To learn more about the Loaned Executive program, contact Connie Stafford, United Way Resource Development Account Executive, at (407) 835-0900, ext. 248, or e-mail Connie.Stafford@hfuw.org.
Employer Benefits:
- Great way to supplement existing company leadership/management programs
- Can be used as a placement or development tool for retiring employees or others in transition
- Builds new networking opportunities with other local businesses
- Heightens company image as an active, involved corporate citizen
- Creates more brand awareness as your company's name and logo appear in United Way publicity efforts
Benefits to the Loaned Executive:
- Build confidence, as well as sales, management, team building and presentation skills
- Improve career opportunities within own company
- Develop valuable business contacts
- Learn more about community needs and the regional health and human service system
Benefits to Community:
- Extends United Way's effectiveness and helps control overhead costs
- Develops well-informed, well-trained community leaders of tomorrow
- Increases sales force results and campaign dollars
- Broadens volunteer leadership and community participation in United Way's efforts
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Here's What Others Say About the Loaned
Executive Program:
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| Sindy Cassidy |
"The LE Program is a wonderful opportunity for organizations to invest in their local community. It also provides an environment for employees to develop or enhance their leadership skills and gain valuable insight into the needs of our community."
Sindy Cassidy
Executive V.P. & Regional
Managing Director
Right Management
Florida/Caribbean Region
LE Chair
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"The Loaned Executive program is a win-win for the employee, our company and for United Way. It's an opportunity to develop rising talent by giving them new skills, new connections and a better understanding of how our organization is linked to the community."
Ken Ksionek
General Manager & CEOÂ
OUC-The Reliable One
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Click here to download a flyer about the United Way Loaned Executive program.
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