Corporate Charitable Giving Program

Building a Stronger Community Together

As a business leader, you know better than most that the well-being of our community has a direct bearing on the health of your business and employees. A partnership with United Way of the Columbia-Willamette provides an opportunity to meet your corporate social responsibility and philanthropic goals while also addressing critical needs in the community and creating system change. We have a range of ways to partner, tailored for every company size and interest.

Join us!

• Give a Corporate Gift
• Run a Workplace Giving Campaign
• Become a Cornerstone Partner
• Event Sponsorships
• Corporate Volunteer Events

Here’s what our corporate partners help us achieve:

• We help more than 100,000 people each year.
• We bring together businesses, government and nonprofits to solve critical social service issues in our community.
• The impact of your donation is multiplied by United Way’s extensive network of funders and partners who contribute additional dollars to our grants. The result? In the last five years, every dollar given to the Community Impact Fund actually became $1.83.
• In the last five years, United Way has invested $22.5 million in Community Impact projects, which leveraged an additional $18.8 million from government, foundation grants, collaborators and other sources, raising a total of $41.3 million for the vital work these programs do in the four-county region.
• Thanks to Cornerstone Partners who cover our overhead costs, we have removed a significant barrier that some donors have to giving and can say that 100% of donations go to help those in need.

Want to get started? Or, don't see exactly what you're looking for? Email James Dillard, Director of Workplace Giving, or call (503) 226-9346.

Download the corporate pledge form

Endorsements for Corporate Giving

Gregg Kantor, President and CEO of NW Natural, United Way Campaign Chair

"I have seen first hand what supporting the community through United Way can do. Times are tough but there are many opportunities for change. When we encounter some of the most daunting challenges for our community, I know I can turn to United Way of the Columbia-Willamette to approach them with researched, measured and effective solutions. That means I can directly make a difference in the lives of thousands by supporting United Way. This is why I'm proud to Co-Chair this year's Giving Campaign, and I invite you to share in that pride of improving our community by joining your company's employee giving campaign."

Jill Eiland, Corporate Affairs Manager, Intel

“Intel is a data-driven business. Intel employees work hard to make sure that the decisions they make are supported by thorough analysis and are focused on results. That is one of the reasons why we have built such a strong, collaborative partnership with United Way. They have made a conscious choice to use data to focus the investments they make to improve people’s lives, and their investment strategy is transparent. We know what they are doing, what values drive their decisions, and how to engage to achieve results for our community”

Don Pearson, Oregon Region President, Wells Fargo

"Wells Fargo believes in investing in our communities. We understand that when our communities succeed, so do we. With all the needs and good causes out there, choosing where to donate can feel overwhelming. That is why we value and support United Way. We know that money we contribute will have the maximum impact on the most critical needs facing our region. Our partnership with United Way is a hallmark of our community commitment, and it's a tremendous tool for our team members to make a difference."

Al Jubitz, The Jubitz Family Foundation

"The Jubitz Family Foundation strives to ensure that our grants are providing the maximum benefit. In part, it is about leverage: of money, of impact, of meaningful change. United Way is uniquely positioned to feel the pulse of economic and social stress in the community. They created the Community Needs Assessment in order to provide targeted, prompt and effective grants. Raising money is important. But how that money is distributed is equally important. This is what makes United Way so valuable to our community."

John Prevost, Portland Plant Manager, Ashland Inc.

"The more I have become involved with United Way, the bigger a believer I have become. They focus on long-term commitment and have an impressive ability to ferret out what will have the greatest impact on the most critical needs. I'm pleased that Ashland Inc., especially during these challenging times, is continuing their 50 cents match on every dollar that our employees contribute to United Way. It is a great way to show us their community focus and also encourage employee giving. Our employees like knowing that their donations are well spent and are having an impact on the community."