Loaned Executive Program

The Loaned Executive Program allows your company’s employees to expand their skills by acting as account managers, with United Way of Delaware staff, to plan and implement the annual fundraising campaign. These individuals are appointed by their employers to assist with the annual United Way of Delaware fundraising campaign from mid-August through completion (approximately 3-4 months). Working with United Way staff, they coordinate and manage effective employee campaigns at participating businesses throughout Delaware.

Loaning an employee to United Way

The Loaned Executive Program makes it possible for United Way of Delaware to keep its overhead costs low, while educating, inspiring, and motivating your employees to invest in our community. Loaned Executives come from all areas of the workforce, including middle management, clerical, organized labor, and even retirees. You may select as many employees as you wish to participate in the program. Throughout the campaign, they will develop valuable contacts and experience as they contribute their time and talents to its success. We will work with you to assign your Loaned Employee to an area that best suits his or her strengths.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate believes in the mission of United Way of Delaware, has a strong desire to make a difference in the community, is able to manage multiple tasks, works easily in a fast-paced environment, and is highly motivated and enthusiastic.

Benefits to a loaned executive

There are numerous benefits to be gained by both your Loaned Executive and your company. During their time with United Way of Delaware, some of the things your loaned executives will learn to do are:

• Develop winning presentations;
• Improve their public speaking, account management, time management, team building, and leadership skills;
• Utilize marketing tools for their greatest impact;
• Answer general concerns about United Way and inspire others;
• Organize, develop, and manage workplace campaigns;
• Communicate to employee groups about how United Way can help them multiply their impact in their local community;
• Set financial and non-financial goals and monitor progress;
• Assist and motivate campaign coordinators in planning and completing their campaigns;
• Organize and execute agency tours, speakers, and rallies;
• Gain knowledge of how various companies corporate giving offices operate;
• Increase knowledge of community needs and the network of health and human service programs addressing those needs;
• Strengthen their relationships with other local businesses and gain valuable networking skills.

In addition to these benefits, your company will enjoy increased visibility in the community and a good test of your employee’s fundraising skills and executive leadership potential.

Comments from past participants

“The Loaned Executives represent an integral part of United Way’s success as we strive to meet our 2005 campaign goals. They show enthusiasm, team spirit, and a commitment to the community that is truly superior.”

Tom Shaw
President and Chief Operating Officer
Conectiv Power Delivery
2005 Campaign Cabinet Chair, Loaned Executive Program Chairman

“The Loaned Executive Program allowed me to make great connections with other organizations, increase my knowledge of community organizations, and afford me the opportunity to give back to the community. Above all, I gained a keener awareness of community needs.”

Albert “Mac” Cunningham
Loaned Executive from DuPont Company

Thank You to the following organizations who have supported the Loaned Executive Program over the past few years:

Chase Card Services	Federal Express
Conectiv	General Motors/Saturn
DaimlerChrysler	Bank of America
DuPont Company	Wilmington Trust