What is a Pacesetter?
Pacesetters are companies and organizations that conduct successful United Way campaigns early to "set the pace" for the community campaign. To participate, organizations agree to meet specific Pacesetter criteria and report their campaign results by the end of August for announcement in September at our campaign kick-off. Pacesetters demonstrate extraordinary community leadership, and by participating, they are eligible for additional recognition.Benefits
Companies and organizations complete their best practice campaign by August 31 will be:- Eligible for Pacesetter award recognition
- Featured on United Way of Northeast Florida's website
- Listed in United Way of Northeast Florida's quarterly e-newsletter
- Recognized at annual Kickoff event in September
- Provided enhanced United Way staff support for workplace campaigns in advance of the traditional fall timeline.
- Customized training
- Featured in our Leaders In Giving book
Criteria
To be acknowledged as a Pacesetter, organizations agree to the following criteria:- Set a goal to increase the organization’s campaign performance over the previous year
- Report results to United Way by the end of August
- Commit to conducting a model campaign and incorporating appropriate United Way best practices
2011 Pacesetter Companies and Organizations
CSX • Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Jacksonville Branch • Florida State College at Jacksonville • Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc. • United Way Agency Partners • Vistakon • VyStar Credit Union • Zurich Insurance ServicesFor more information on Pacesetters, please contact Kim Kaye at 904-390-3212 or KimK@uwnefl.org
