Designation Policy

General Campaign Designation Policy:

  • Donors may designate to United Way of the Midlands Certified Partner Agencies only.*
  • $50 minimum required to be designated per agency.
  • Designations that do not conform to United Way of the Midlands standards will be directed to the Community Impact Fund. This will be stated in writing on the pledge/designation forms.*
  • If not advised we will make the donor's identity known to the receiving organization.
  • Designations to other United Ways are charged United Way of the Midlands' overhead expense based on the formula set by United Way of America's Standard M.
  • At the conclusion of the campaign, a report is prepared and available for each designated organization indicating donor name, address, employer (if any) and amount of pledge. Donors can request to be anonymous.
  • Pledges are recorded in 4 categories; direct checks, cash (received with company report envelope), bill direct and payroll deduction.
  • Payments to Certified Partner Agencies are made at the end of each quarter. For agencies with designations less than $500, United Way will distribute one check after the fourth quarter to decrease administrative/accounting labor.
  • Designations to organizations are charged United Way of the Midlands' overhead expense based on the formula set by United Way of America's Standard M.

Tocqueville Society:

There are no changes to the designation policy.
  • Minimum undesignated gift of $4,000 to United Way of the Midlands required.
  • Minimum total gift of $10,000 required.
  • Designations distributed without fee within 30 days of receipt of gift received.
 
*Denotes Change in Policy from 2005.
Note:  Certain national and regional agreements may exist that will supersede our designation policy.  These situations will be handled on a case by case basis.