United Way - Truth Or Myth?
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PwC supports the United Way of Lower Mainland in many different ways.For example, our office managing partner, John DeLucchi, has sat on the board of directors for many years.
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About This Quiz
Explore the operations and impact of United Way, focusing on its use of donations, research priorities, and funding strategies to address social issues.
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The United Way focuses its efforts on preventing future social problems and building a strong social support network.
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TRUTH – It is the focus on prevention that makes the United Way an agent of social change!Rate this question:
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The United Way uses donations to help fund non-profit agencies already providing services in the community.
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TRUTH – This is partly why the United Way is so cost efficient!Rate this question:
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When you increase your donation to the United Way (without redirecting it to other charities) by 15% or more, United Way's Philanthropists' Circle matches your donation.
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TRUTH - For example, if you increase your donation from $100 last year to $115 this year, the Philanthropists' Circle will match your full donation of $115, resulting in United Way receiving $230 in total. Your donation will effectively double!Rate this question:
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The model the United Way uses to raise money is unique because contributors are able to give donations through payroll deductions.
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TRUTH – Each of us received the personalized email with the e-pledge link. Please follow the link in the email to utilize the payroll deduction option!Rate this question:
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In 2014, the United Way provided funding to approximately 150 non-profit social service agencies.
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TRUTH – Through our Team Volunteer Days, PwC works with a number of these agencies. Please see the list in the United Way Spark.Rate this question:
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During the Town Hall meeting, Lynn Sackville talked about the efficiency of the United Way of the Lower Mainland.Lynn shared that the fundraising and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue are approximately 14%.
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TRUTH – CRA generally accepts up to 35%. The United Way of the Lower Mainland is one of the lowest cost organizations. Yay, United Way of the Lower Mainland!Rate this question:
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When you donate to the United Way through PwC’s workplace campaign, your donations are used to improve lives of people throughout the country.
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MYTH – Our donations are used to improve the lives of our own community, the Lower Mainland.Rate this question:
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The United Way conducts research to assess where it can make the greatest positive change to prevent future social problems. As a result, it focuses on the homeless, animals, and the unemployed.
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MYTH – Based on their research, the United Way targets children, poverty, and staying connected to the community.Rate this question:
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During our 2014 United Way fund raising campaign at PwC, we raised over $150,000 with 200 staff and partners (or 28%) participating.
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MYTH – Close to 300 staff and partners (or 38%) participated and raised over $270,000. Yay, PwC!
This year, we would like to see 50% participation. Please see the prize list for achieving our participating goal!Rate this question:
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