Each year our Community Investment team, a group of local, experienced community volunteers is assembled to assess the priorities of our community. The team then reviews applications and interviews agency representatives to clarify each program's goals, funding needs, and its ability to meet our assessed community priorities. Recommendations as to which agencies are to be funded and how the funds will be distributed are then presented to the United Way Board of Directors. This process assures United Way donors that their contributions are battling the most pressing issues of our community while also reaching the people who are in urgent need of help.
Finally, in addition to our United Way controls, all aspects of our finances are subject to an annual independent audit. All of our information is also available to the public through our Annual Report.
There are various ways to contribute to United Way of Southwest Louisiana and our community - a five-parish region. You can increase your company's visibility with effective cause-marketing while helping those in need. We offer a variety of partnership opportunities including events, programs and advertising campaigns.
Reinforce your company's reputation as a good corporate citizen to your customers, employees and the community.
Experience the guaranteed reach of local marketing exposure and benefit from the positve imagery of supporting United Way and its community impact in Southwest Louisiana.
Partner with the strong, proven brand of United Way to maximize the return of your Corporate Partner investment.
Guaranteed visibility - we will market your company to the general public and thousands of loyal donors and volunteers.
Receive year-round identification at special events and in advertising and key communication pieces.
Americans rank United Way highest in local community impact among all charities.
Partnerships help United Way reduce its operating costs, helping to maximize donor dollars in our community.
According to a recent survey by the Cone Corporate Citizenship Survey, 86% of Americans say a company's commitment to a good cause is important to them, and 84% of Americans are likely to switch brands to help a cause, when price and quality are ideal.
