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2015-16 United Way Campaign

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2015-16 Campaign: Week 6

But this is week eight…

“Can I get an extension?”

Why United Way?

• Rice supports Houston because Houston supports Rice. (V2C commitment to positively engage our community)

• It is the most efficient way to make our community better for all:

• United Way researches our community’s most pressing needs

• Finds and funds programs that address those needs

• Trains volunteers to monitor those programs for best ROI

• BBB says 35 percent is a reasonable fund-raising “overhead;” United Way of Greater Houston’s overhead is just 12 percent.

• The remaining 88 percent goes to local United Way agencies that must use all of it for their programs, not for their own “overhead.”

• The 12 percent also funds the 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE: connects ~1 million Texans to needed United Way services annually.

Ways to give:

1. Choose where you wish to direct your giftA. Geographic Area (Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Waller)B. “Issue Area” (programs for children, families, elders, etc.)C. Specific Agency or Agencies (full list at rice.edu/unitedway)

2. Choose how to giveA. Payroll Pledge (spread your gift over all 2016 paychecks)

Via ESTHER or use paper Pledge FormB. Credit Card, Cash or Check (Tax year 2015 deduction)

Via Pledge Form (at rice.edu/unitedway)

3. Choose how much to give (any amount helps)A. Lead Donor $1,000 and upB. Club 21 $500 (about $21 per paycheck)C. Century Club $100 (about $4 per paycheck)D. Double Down $50 (about $2 per paycheckE. Power of One $1 per paycheck (it really can make a big difference)

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Please pledge today (really – today!)