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The Palmetto Society Leaders in the workplace Leaders in the community Leaders in caring. The Palmetto Society, What is it?. Recognizes donors contributing $1,000 “or MORE” Represents the true leadership commitment of this community to the United Way 2011 Palmetto Society
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The Palmetto Society Leaders in the workplace Leaders in the community Leaders in caring
The Palmetto Society, What is it? • Recognizes donors contributing $1,000 “or MORE” • Represents the true leadership commitment of this community to the United Way • 2011 Palmetto Society • 4,101 members • $7.3 million • 59% of all employee and individual dollars raised
SMALL SACRIFICES CAN CREATE BIG IMPACT! Give up a little… Brown bagging your lunch just two days each week (saves $1,000+ annually) GIVE BACK A LOT… Covers the cost of GED exams for 12 individuals looking to build a better life for themselves and their families Give up a little… Cooking at home vs. eating out once a week (saves $1,500+ annually) GIVE BACK A LOT… Provides a week’s worth of groceries for 15 families in need!
Michelin New Member Step Up Challenge! • TWO CHALLENGE OPTIONS • Option A – New Member Step-up Year 1 – 2012/2013 – Pledge $750 Year 2 – 2013/2014 – Pledge $1,000 • You will be recognized in Year 1 as a Palmetto Society donor by committing to step up to $1,000 in Year 2.
Michelin New Member Step Up Challenge! • Option B – New Member Leader’s Circle Step-up • Year 1 – 2012/2013 – Pledge $1,000 • Year 2 – 2013/2014 – Pledge $1,500 • You will be recognized in Year 1 at the Leader’s Circle Level by committing to step up to $1,500 in Year 2.
Benefits of Palmetto Society membership • Networking opportunities with other leaders in our community. • Invitations to special donor events. (all events are sponsored by local companies) • Recognition in the annual Palmetto Society Leaders in Giving roster. • Affiliation with Palmetto Society Initiatives. • Serving as a Leader in Caring for our community and knowing each day you are helping those whose names you will never know but will have a tremendous impact in their lives.
Table 301 Downtown Dining Certificate • Palmetto Society donors will receive $25 certificates • good toward the purchase of two entrees quarterly at the following Table 301 restaurants (=12 dinners) • (One certificate for each restaurant quarterly in 2013)
Hands on Volunteer Projects AALG New Member Recognition “AALG Speed Mentoring” Fantastic Celebration 8
Women Make a Difference Luncheon - “Wear One Bring One” Volunteer Income Tax Assistance School Tools Project Jobs to Careers - Women Helping Women Scholarship Program Women in Banking Women in Real Estate Women Attorneys Women Engineers 9
Summer Celebration YP Mentor of the Year Be a Bunny Event Born Learning Trails . 10
What is the YP Mentor Program? • Purpose – to bring awareness to and promote mentoring of • young professionals • Mentor of the Year Recognition – presented by Michelin • YP Members nominate their mentors • Nomination Forms Due November TBD • Mentor of the Year Event held early 2013 • YP Mentor Series to engage and build relationships with mentors • Call 467-3510 for more information
What is ? • A group of donors age 29 and under who give $500+ annual through United Way and make the commitment to give $1,000 annually by age 30 What do YP20s Members Do? • YP20s members are involved in all YP events and activities • YP20s members have several additional networking opportunities • throughout the year • Happy Hour Socials • Bowling • Greenville Drive Game • Poverty Simulation • Other Volunteer Projects
Palmetto Society at (company name) • (#) of Palmetto Society members • ($’s) contributed • (%) of the (company name) employee contributions Please consider a United Way Palmetto Society gift this year. It will make a positive difference for our entire community!
Thank You for your support! For additional information on the Palmetto Society you may contact (Company contact) at (extension).