An opportunity to grow and give back
The Sponsored Employee Program is a unique engagement opportunity for potential leaders in your organization. Confident, innovative and with a commitment to creating more vibrant neighbourhoods in which we work and live, Sponsored Employees contribute to the success of our annual United Way fundraising campaign.
Get Involved with our Program
There are two ways that corporate partners can participate in our Sponsored Employee Program:
Provide a Sponsored Employee
Under the management and guidance of a professional fundraiser, Sponsored Employees play a crucial role in supporting and inspiring more than 700 workplace campaigns across our region to fight local poverty. While working with United Way, Sponsored Employees have the opportunity to develop valuable skills including public speaking, time management, project management, customer relations and teamwork — all while engaging with their local community.
Employees are seconded to United Way Greater Toronto from September to December, with an option to extend into January. A seconded employee’s salary, expenses and benefits continue to be paid by their employer, while day-to-day management is the responsibility of United Way.
Provide financial support
A financial gift of $15,000 gives United Way the flexibility to hire an individual with specific skills to support our fundraising efforts.
United Way is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating a workplace that reflects our values and the diverse community we serve.
Workplace Benefits
The Sponsored Employee Programs offers:
- Training, onboarding, and development opportunities for your employee
- Public recognition as a committed supporter United Way Greater Toronto and community
- Employee development, in the areas of:
- Fundraising, sales and customer service skills
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Public speaking skills
- Time and project management skills
- Organization, facilitation and analytical skills
Want to know more?
For more information on the Sponsored Employee Program, email us at SEP@uwgt.org.
Thanks to our 2023 Sponsored Employees
We’re incredibly grateful to these companies for participating in our Sponsored Employee Program. Their support was monumental to our 2023 United Way Greater Toronto Community Campaign.