United Way of Morgan County
Workplace Campaign
What is the Workplace Campaign?
The Workplace Campaign is United Way’s flagship fundraising effort here in Morgan County. It engages local employers — from large corporations to small businesses — in raising vital funding through payroll deductions and employee donations. These contributions support United Way’s mission to enhance health, education, and financial stability in our community.
Why Participate?
Benefits to Employees
- Convenient payroll deduction supports causes they care about.
- Access to tax-advantaged giving.
- Team-building through campaign and volunteer events.
Benefits to Employers
- Boosts morale and engagement.
- Enhances corporate reputation.
- Streamlined giving with payroll integration.
Benefits to Morgan County
- Funds support 211, financial coaching, tax prep, and youth success programs.
- Builds community partnerships that maximize impact.
- Supports initiatives like Stuff the Bus and emergency food programs.
How It Works
- Set up a payroll deduction option for employee donations.
- Encourage employee participation — kickoff events, posters, emails.
- Offer incentives like prize drawings or paid-time-off rewards.
- Collect pledges and forward funds to United Way for investment.
- Report results and celebrate successes at campaign close.
Getting Started
Ready to launch your Workplace Campaign? United Way of Morgan County provides turnkey support:
- Campaign Toolkits and Best Practices guides.
- On-site or virtual kickoff events.
- Regular progress tracking and updates.
- Post-campaign reporting & recognition.
Request a speaker or campaign tour to learn more.
Featured Campaign: "Stuff the Bus"
This summer, our Stuff the Bus initiative doubled the number of participating offices — raising over $3,000 in school supplies for Morgan County students. The Workplace Campaign played a key role, collecting supplies and scientific calculators from local employers.
Contact Us
United Way of Morgan County
115 1st Avenue NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: (256) 353‑6643 • Email:
Interested in setting up a Workplace Campaign?