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Loaned Professionals The United Way of Greater Stark County’s Loaned Professional (LP) program provides area companies with another way to directly impact the United Way’s campaign. Companies may either provide individuals to work directly with the campaign staff or provide monetary sponsorship of the program. Either avenue ensures that the appropriate resources and expertise are available for the annual campaign. United Way prides itself on maximizing its impact on our community by carefully and fully utilizing available resources. The LP program makes it possible for the United Way to keep its overhead cost low while educating and motivating people to impact our community. What is a LP? 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. How can a company partner with the United Way? There are two ways a company can partner with the United Way’s LP program: * Loan one or more employees to work as LPs * 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. What are the criteria for a good LP candidate? 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. How does the LP program benefit my company? * 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 How does the LP program benefit the employee? * 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 How does the LP program benefit the United Way? * 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 What does the LP do when serving? 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. How is an LP trained? 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. Who do I contact to sign up or for more information? Contact Resource Development Vice President JoAnn Schlue at 330-491-9971 or by e-mail at jschlue@uwgsc.org.
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