Both Arielle and Tracy made a personal pledge to United Way, encouraging other staff to follow their lead. They recruited a team of 15 employees, conducted timely assistant coordinator training sessions and gave them significant incentive awards for signing up. They developed a campaign timeline, set campaign goals and fit the campaign to Jubitz’s corporate culture.
Pictured from left: Mark Gram, Chief Operating Officer, Jubitz Cos.; Donna Harris, United Way Account Executive; and Jubitz campaign coordinators Tracy St. Martin and Arielle Lujan.
Meetings and events were scheduled at every site and special attention was given to those working the swing and graveyard shifts. In addition to collecting pledge forms, the coordinators placed coin jars and Oregon Food Bank bins throughout the Jubitz organization. Tracy, Arielle and the entire committee worked tirelessly at special events that ran as early as 7am and as late as 7pm.
In addition, their team secured top management endorsement and participation, and secured a Campaign budget The team also secured matching corporate funds from Jubitz Corp. Corporate officers also led the way in giving. Special thanks to Fred Jubitz, President; Larry Bauman, Vice President; Mark Gram, COO; Rod Iwata, Director of IT; and Victor Stibolt.
The campaign coordinators’ message was succinct and clear: "Partner with United Way to advance the common good." As a result, they were able to post an 85% campaign participation rate. Their goal next year is 100%.
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