United Way of Forsyth County Educate> Engage> Empower 2010

United Way of Forsyth County 2 WLC Mission To reach out to women in our community to educate, engage, and empower them in meeting the most pressing needs in Forsyth County. Our objective is to help women develop even further as philanthropic leaders, advocates and community investors through volunteer, education, and networking opportunities.

United Way of Forsyth County 3 History of WLC: The First WLC was started 10 years ago, now there are over 130 “chapters” across the country. In 2007, United Way of Forsyth County started our local WLC. Since inception, we have grown to over 840 members and have raised more than $1,500,000.

United Way of Forsyth County 4 What is the WLC Focus? An Increased Graduation Rate Provides Significant Benefits to our Community: On average, high school graduates earn 32% more than high school drop-outs. Graduates more likely to live above the poverty line and less likely to serve time in prison or to experience homelessness. High graduation rates help attract new business to communities and fuels stronger local economies. High school graduates are critical to a stable and productive workforce.

United Way of Forsyth County 5 Focused Objective To provide success-ready students to the 9th grade, with initial focus on Middle School students that will enter 9th grade at Parkland Magnet High School by funding the following projects: Tutoring program Strengthening Families Program Summer Success Academy

United Way of Forsyth County 6 2 prong approach which includes both traditional afterschool tutoring, as well as an innovative model that includes an additional in classroom teacher in each Language Arts classroom. Over 230 students are being touched by this project, every single week. Saturday Academy allowed students to receive additional tutoring hours to prepare for their EOG tests. One 6th grader (Victor Gonzalez) has been quoted “My parents always want me to stay for tutoring all the time. They say it will help me do better in school and afterschool, and I want to pass the EOG this year.” Tutoring Program

United Way of Forsyth County 7 The goal of the Strengthening Families Program is to strengthen parenting skills, improve family relationships and communication and to reduce substance abuse and other problematic behaviors in middle school students. A meal, childcare, and incentives for participation are provided. SFP has completed 11sessions. 49 families have graduated thanks to the efforts of WLC women who have provided over 400 volunteer hours. Strengthening Families Program

United Way of Forsyth County 8 Summer Success Academy The 2009 Summer Success Academy at Philo Magnet Academy was held for two weeks in mid-July, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each weekday. This year WLC expanded to include rising 7th graders at Philo Magnet Academy and rising 6th graders at Mineral Springs Middle School. Transportation, breakfast and lunch were provided free of charge again this year. We had 63 rising 6th graders and 40 rising 7th graders attended the Summer Success Academies. WLC provided over 300 volunteer hours to support the Summer Success Academies. The 2010 Summer Success Academy will be expanded to Mineral Springs Middle School

United Way of Forsyth County 9 Measuring Our Success Since we are working with middle school students, it will be several years before our projects have a direct impact on the county’s high school graduation rate. Success will be measured by: improvements in standardized test scores the number of students that are functioning at grade level the number of students that are promoted to the next grade reduced behavior problems in school Key Outcomes Philo Middle School Mid Year Change 2009 to th grade students passing math & reading end of grade tests 27.5%- Math 16.5%- Reading 51.4%- Math 41.5%- Reading Not Available 87% - Math 152%- Reading All students (6th – 8th) passing math & reading end of grade test 29.6%- Math 18.3%- Reading 49.5%- Math 29.9%- Reading 53.3%- Math 46.2%- Reading 120% - Math 96% -Reading

United Way of Forsyth County 10 How Can You Help? Join WLC - Take Advantage of the Reynolds American Foundation Challenge Match which is available to new and next Level Leadership Circle Donors Let Us Hear From YOU! We welcome your ideas, involvement and creativity Spread the Word – Invite your friends and colleagues to learn more about the WLC

United Way of Forsyth County 11 How the Challenge Match Works Leadership Circle Step-Up (For New Leadership Circle Donors) Members contributing $500 or commit to increase their contribution by at least $100 annually to reach the Leadership Circle level of $1,000 Members will receive a match in each year equal to the difference between their contribution and $1,000 These members will be recognized as Leadership Circle donors beginning in year one

United Way of Forsyth County 12 ContributionMatchTotal 2009$0 - $499 n/a$0 - $ $500 $1, $600$400$1, $700$300$1, $800$200$1, $900$100$1, $1,000$0$1,000 Leadership Circle Step-Up

United Way of Forsyth County 13 Leadership Circle Step-Up YearDonor ContributionMatchTotal 2009$620n/a$ $720$280$1, $820$180$1, $920$80$1, $1,000n/a$1,000 Here’s another example with a donor currently giving more than $500.

United Way of Forsyth County 14 How the Challenge Match Works Leadership Circle Next Level Challenge (For Existing Leadership Circle Donors) Those who are Leadership Circle members should commit to reaching the next level and increase their contributions based on the table on the next slide Donors have up to 5 years to reach the next leadership level Donors will be recognized at the next leadership level beginning in year one

United Way of Forsyth County 15 FROMTO Level$ $ Minimum Increase per year Bronze$1,000Silver$1,500$100 Silver$1,500Gold$2,500$200 Gold$2,500Platinum$3,500$200 Platinum$3,500Diamond$5,000$300 Leadership Circle Next Level Challenge

United Way of Forsyth County 16 YearDonor ContributionMatchLevel 2009$1,000n/aBronze 2010$1,100$400Silver 2011$1,200$300Silver 2012$1,300$200Silver 2013$1,400$100Silver 2014$1,500n/aSilver For example, a woman already giving $1,000 should plan to increase her gift by $100 each year to get to $1,500. Leadership Circle Next Level Challenge

United Way of Forsyth County 17 Common Questions Asked If the woman has a spouse who gives, how can she qualify for the WLC match? The intent of the match is to empower women to give more money to United Way, not to shift the couple’s giving. In addition to what the spouse currently gives, the woman needs to increase her personal contribution by the minimum requirement. Can the woman designate her increase to an agency? No, in order to become a WLC donor and receive the match, she must designate the increase to go to WLC. All increases and matches will go to the WLC project. If a woman has already fulfilled her WLC commitment and reached her targeted Leadership Circle Level, what must she do to maintain her WLC membership? What match will she receive? Your gift should increase annually by $25 or more. Your increase will be matched dollar- for dollar and will be used to fund WLC projects.

United Way of Forsyth County 18 Common Questions Asked Can the woman designate her entire contribution to the WLC? No, so as not to negatively impact the United Way’s overall campaign funding, only the increased contribution and the match can go to the WLC. Will the WLC match dollars be included in the company’s total United Way contribution? No, but the company can count the increased contributions by its employees. Can men join the WLC or contribute to the WLC in honor of a wife/mother/daughter/etc.? No, the WLC is limited to women members. However, men are encouraged to take a brochure and pledge form home and ask his wife/daughter to make an individual contribution to participate in WLC.

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