Loaned Professionals

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An individual appointed by his/her company or hired by the United Way to assist in the implementation of the annual campaign. LPs work on a full or part time basis during one of two time periods – June through August or September through November. LPs will continue to be compensated by their employer.

There are two ways a company can partner with the United Way’s LP program:
1) Loan one or more employees to work as LPs
2) Sponsor the LP program. A sponsorship of $3000 (or $1500 to co-sponsor) provides a tax-deductible grant used to train and develop qualified candidates.

The ideal candidate is a valued employee (or retiree) with a variety of skills. Individuals can come from any background including professional, administrative or labor. Candidates should be energetic, self-motivated and team-oriented individuals that embrace growth opportunities, new challenges and enjoy learning. They should be flexible, organized and detail oriented.

The LP program is beneficial for employers seeking to have employees grow in the above stated skills.

-Supplements your leadership/management program
-Provides a placement or developmental tool for retirement candidates or employees in transition
-Provides networking opportunities with area businesses
-Heightens your public image as a community citizen, including your company name in various publicity arenas

-Trains the individual in aspects of sales, marketing, management, team building, time management and presentation skills
-Allows the individual to develop valuable business community contacts
-Enhances the individual’s sensitivity to community needs and allows him/her to develop a better understanding of the regions’ health and human services systems

-Minimizes overhead expenses associated with the campaign

-Increases funds for priority community health and human service care

-Develops a pool of trained, knowledgeable LP alumnae for volunteer recruitment and community service

-Maximizes fund raising efforts

A LP is an extension of the United Way staff and will focus on doing the tasks necessary to conclude a successful fundraising campaign. Said tasks may include account management, meeting with company campaign coordinators, planning campaigns, making presentations to employees and representing the United Way at various company functions and events.

Training is interactive. A LP will work with his/her account manager on a training course that will focus on the skills necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Contact Angela Perisic, Director of Corporate and Workplace Giving, at (330) 491-9952 or aperisic@uwgsc.org.