UNITED WAY STANDS WITH DANE COUNTY IN THE
WINNERS’ CIRCLE ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Tens of thousands contribute to United Way, creating county-
wide movement to solve critical issues
The United Way of Dane County Campaign 2011 Celebration
was held in Monona Terrace Community & Convention
Center on Nov. 17th with about 1,500 local philanthropists,
including community and business leaders gathering for the
United Way of Dane County 2011 Campaign Celebration.
United Way of Dane County and the
Winners' Circle
Winners' Circle
| Greg Dombrowski and Starr Burke, winner of the Lexus Sweepstakes, and Jon Lancaster. The Lexus was purchased with no campaign dollars. It was generously sponsored by Lexus of Madison, Jon Lancaster Toyota Scion, WPS Insurance and Johnson Bank; |
Leslie Ann Howard, President & CEO of United Way of Dane
County on stage with business and community members right
after we revealed we will surpass our goal of $16.6 million.
County on stage with business and community members right
after we revealed we will surpass our goal of $16.6 million.
Greg Dombrowski, President of Johnson Bank and 2011
United Way of Dane County Campaign Chair.
United Way of Dane County Campaign Chair.
Attendance at this event was free thanks to the generosity of American Family Insurance.
The Celebration luncheon included a number of exciting announcements:
• The projected grand total for the 2011 campaign – the amount given by about 40,000 donors and 1,200 businesses
to changes lives in the community through the Agenda for Change.
• The winner of 2011 CT Lexus Hybrid, a sweepstakes sponsored by Lexus of Madison, John Lancaster Toyota Scion,
WPS Insurance and Johnson Bank to motivate increased participation in the campaign.
• The winners of awards for innovation and leadership in the “fine art” of workplace fundraising efforts.
The fundraising campaign kicked-off on August 23 at the United Way Days of Caring and Campaign Kickoff, when
Greg Dombrowski, 2011 Campaign Chair and President of Johnson Bank, announced the 2011 campaign goal of
$16.6 million. 2011 campaign results will fuel more progress in our community’s Agenda for Change goals.
A media kit containing press release with campaign results and a listing of the top campaign award winners in
various categories will be available at the event.
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Our community’s Agenda for Change
• Students succeed academically and graduate from high school, regardless of race.
• Children are cared for and have fun as they become prepared for school.
• There is a decrease in family homelessness.
• There is a reduction in violence toward individuals and families.
• People’s health issues are identified and treated early.
• Seniors and people with disabilities are able to stay in their homes.
• Strong nonprofits and increased volunteerism create measurable results.
United Way of Dane County is creating real, long-lasting solutions through the Agenda for Change, the seven goals
identified by the community as most critical.
By targeting specific goals, United Way is able to forge partnerships, focus resources and unite the community to
tackle the root causes of problems. We're changing the way our community operates by uniting people to create a
lasting impact.
The Celebration luncheon included a number of exciting announcements:
• The projected grand total for the 2011 campaign – the amount given by about 40,000 donors and 1,200 businesses
to changes lives in the community through the Agenda for Change.
• The winner of 2011 CT Lexus Hybrid, a sweepstakes sponsored by Lexus of Madison, John Lancaster Toyota Scion,
WPS Insurance and Johnson Bank to motivate increased participation in the campaign.
• The winners of awards for innovation and leadership in the “fine art” of workplace fundraising efforts.
The fundraising campaign kicked-off on August 23 at the United Way Days of Caring and Campaign Kickoff, when
Greg Dombrowski, 2011 Campaign Chair and President of Johnson Bank, announced the 2011 campaign goal of
$16.6 million. 2011 campaign results will fuel more progress in our community’s Agenda for Change goals.
A media kit containing press release with campaign results and a listing of the top campaign award winners in
various categories will be available at the event.
###
Our community’s Agenda for Change
• Students succeed academically and graduate from high school, regardless of race.
• Children are cared for and have fun as they become prepared for school.
• There is a decrease in family homelessness.
• There is a reduction in violence toward individuals and families.
• People’s health issues are identified and treated early.
• Seniors and people with disabilities are able to stay in their homes.
• Strong nonprofits and increased volunteerism create measurable results.
United Way of Dane County is creating real, long-lasting solutions through the Agenda for Change, the seven goals
identified by the community as most critical.
By targeting specific goals, United Way is able to forge partnerships, focus resources and unite the community to
tackle the root causes of problems. We're changing the way our community operates by uniting people to create a
lasting impact.