Workplace Campaigns

2009 Results & Award Winners

United Way of Brevard recently recognized a group of local organizations with its top Campaign Award honors. The presentations took place at an awards banquet held at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place.

Million Dollar Milestone Award

Harris Corporation took away high honors for their Million Dollar Milestone campaign, raising an outstanding $1.265 million on behalf of United Way of Brevard. “From creation of our online giving tool, to a top-notch campaign effort, Harris Corporation works tirelessly to help make a difference here in our community,” stated United Way President, Rob Rains. Thanks to the success of the Harris campaign, and the achievement of their internal goal, Harris employees’ generosity will be felt throughout the community, but especially in the homes of more than 270 children in South Brevard from now until the end of the school year. Weekly, grocery bags full of nutritious food will be taken home by the children to help their families.

Rob Rains, Susan McGrath and Campaign Chair Mark Mikolajczyk
present Harris Corporation with their award

Campaign Excellence Awards

Campaign Excellence Awards were presented to companies that consistently report outstanding fundraising results and achieved significant growth during the 2009 Campaign. Two companies earned this special honor – IAP Worldwide Services and Publix Super Markets.

Campaign Chair Mark Mikolajczyk presents
Publix Super Markets with their award.

Alecia McCoy presents IAP Worldwide Services with their award

Campaign Achievement Awards

Campaign Achievement Awards were presented to organizations that significantly increased their workplace campaigns by implementing a number of “best practices,” leading to improved results. Those companies earning achievement awards included: Lockheed Martin, and FLORIDA TODAY.

Board Chair Ann Luke presents Lockheed Martin's award

FLORIDA TODAY

Superstars

Campaign Super Star Awards were presented to those organizations that have implemented improved campaign techniques or have significantly increased their giving, per capita or participation rates.

Parrish Medical Center

Brevard County Sheriff's Office

Florida Tech

United Launch Alliance

City of Rockledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .City of West Melbourne

Berman, Hopkins, Wright & LaHam, CPA
ASRC Aerospace Corporation
Fiserv
Space Florida
ITT Corporation
American Business Interiors
Brevard Achievement Center
Brevard Family Partnership
Osler Medical
Kennedy Space Center Federal Credit Union
Dillard's, Inc.
Brevard Workforce Development Board
Economic Development Commission

Awards of Distinction

Awards of Distinction winners are the highest overall achieving campaigns - companies running high quality workplace campaigns achieving more than $120 per capita and 70% participation for at least 2 years. These companies are continually employing campaign best practices, which result in their consistently high performance.

Hoyman, Dobson & Company

ATK Launch Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prime Bank

Community Credit Union of Florida

Computer Sciences Raytheon

United Way of Brevard County
Vance Lotane & Bookhardt, P.A.
Merrill Lynch
Morton Salt
Ron Jon Surf Shop
Central Brevard Sharing Center
Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.
Sporting Clays Magazine
North Brevard Charities Sharing Center
Florida City Gas
PREVENT! of Brevard
Regions Bank
United Parcel Service
AT&T
Brevard County Legal Aid
Second Harvest Food Bank- Melbourne
BankFIRST

Top 25 Largest Campaigns

Harris Corporation
Publix Super Markets
NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center
Brevard Public Schools
Health First
45th Space Wing
Rockwell Collins
Parrish Medical Center
United Space Alliance
Intersil Corporation
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Brevard County
Lockheed Martin
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Florida Tech
IAP Worldwide Services
Computer Sciences Raytheon
The Boeing Company Charitable Trust
Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems
Wachovia/Wells Fargo
United Launch Alliance
Florida Power & Light Company
Wuesthoff Health System
GE Melbourne
Ron Jon Surf Shop

Total giving from Top 25 = 71% of total

$1,265,376
656,157
456,323
275,610
229,007
202,465
156,647
132,588
128,600
111,735
109,378
108,864
86,850
80,726
76,349
75,705
72,719
67,916
67,876
65,363
64,425
62,148
57,825
55,646
50,233

$4,716,531

Largest Workplace Increases

Harris Corporation
Lockheed Martin
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
IAP Worldwide Services
NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center
Florida Tech
United Launch Alliance
Intersil Corporation
Parrish Medical Center
FLORIDA TODAY
Publix Super Markets
Health First
45th Space Wing
Hoyman, Dobson & Company
ASRC Aerospace Corporation
Berman, Hopkins, Wright, & LaHam
Wal-Mart
Analex Corporation
Brevard Correctional Institution

$84,491
48,803
32,262
26,727
23,924
20,705
17,924
13,850
12,023
11,129
11,092
11,075
8,412
8,134
7,359
6,886
6,520
5,228
5,224

New Workplace Campaigns (Rising Stars)

M. H. Williams Construction Group, Inc.

Aztec Construction & Mechanical, Inc.
Beachside Physical Therapy
Dr. John Kreher and staff
Glover Oil Company
InDyne, Inc.
Innovative Health Applications
Kohls
Nash, Moule & Kromash, LLP
RedeCritique
Sierra Lobo, Inc.
Sun Nuclear Corporation
Target #2547
Top Line Appliance

New Corporate Supporters

Barry University
Coastal Hyundai
Cocoa Hyundai
Downtown Produce Market & More
Dunkin Donuts - Cocoa Beach
Hartmann Irrigation
Lindenberger Electric Inc.
MTN Advertising, Inc.
Rooms To Go
Space Coast Launch Services, LLC
Toppertown, Inc.
Trese Printing
UNO Chicago Grill

Campaign Highlights

The team at FLORIDA TODAY launched their campaign in true island style with a breakfast luau, kicking off two fun-filled weeks with many team-building activities. Some of their planned activities include a “Flip-Flop Friday” where employees were able to pay to wear flip flops; Hawaii 5-0, a chance to win $50 in gas; a garage sale, a ONE more bake sale; A “Pig” roast; Beach Blanket Bingo; and a best-of-show department contest.

Rob Perers and Tara Codgen

American Business Interiors Holds Book Drive as Part of United Way Campaign

Every year, during their United Way campaign, American Business Interiors finds other ways to get their employees engaged in the spirit of community support. This year, they asked their employees to donate new or gently used books for children. These books will support Early Learning Coalition’s mission of giving a book (for keeps!) to each child that comes through their doors. Thank you ABI for your amazing enthusiasm and support!!

On behalf of the entire AT&T team, Tim Davis (right), who serves our Employee Campaign Manager, recently presented a $9,000 check to president Rob Rains (left) and vice-president, resource development Susan McGrath (center). This gift represents a 50 percent increase in AT&T’s corporate giving for our 2009 campaign! “We are grateful to the employees of AT&T for their continued support,” said McGrath. “This increased corporate gift sets a positive pace for their employee campaign, which kicks off in late September. Hundreds of families will receive critical help because of AT&T’s generosity.”

Watch here for additional updates from other 2009 Pacesetter Organizations (those groups making their pledges to United Way now – before we kick-off on September 17th). We are well on our way to achieving our goal in this first phase of the Community Campaign!

Wuesthoff wrapped up their 2009 campaign with a celebration and prizes!! Incorporating incentives into their campaign helped them to achieve a nearly 10% increase in employee giving! Employees who contributed to the campaign were all eligible for a drawing to win fantastic prizes including restaurant gift cards, VISA gift cards and the grand prize – 37” flat panel HD Television!!! Congratulations to the winners and a huge THANK YOU to all of Wuesthoff for their tremendous support!!

Publix Super Markets Campaign Sets Sail!

The leaders of Publix Super Markets recently launched their 2009 campaign with an amazing Gilligan's Island-themed event. Area store managers and our three District Managers Daryl Gilbert (Pirate), Pat McGowan (Pilot) and Jim Sheppard (Pilot) joined Regional Director Sam Pero (Captain) for a tongue-in-cheek "three-hour tour" of all things United Way that featured information about how Publix Associates can change their communities through generous support of our work. The journey ended with a heart-felt appeal to the entire management team to consider a Leadership gift to set the pace for their store campaigns. Here in Brevard, our 22 area stores raised more than $645,000 in 2008, our second largest gift for the year! With leaders willing to "set sail" for their Associates, we know Publix will again surpass their goal of making a tremendous impact in Brevard in 2009!

Leadership Giving at United Space Alliance increases by 100%!

Thanks to a special effort at United Space Alliance by Jimmy Rudolph and the USA One Fund Board, leadership gifts increased over 100% in the 2008 campaign. Leadership gifts are generous personal gifts of $500 or more annually. Our Leadership donors understand that approaching community issues on a united front provides the greatest level of impact, and that inspiring others to join them in lifting up those less fortunate is of utmost importance. Leadership giving offers the chance to be a part of something much greater than any single donor can achieve alone.

Click here to see other organizations whose employees have made Leadership Giving a priority! If you are interested in offering the Leadership Giving opportunity to those in your workplace, contact Susan McGrath for more information.

IAP Worldwide Services presents check!

Bob Hammerle, Tanya Miller, Laurie Teschke, Arlene Mellinger, Pat Hollett, Rob Rains, Tim Ashmore, Bridget Griffin, Kathy Frederick, CEO Steve Gaffney, Nadine Wesoski, Rhodie Humbert, Elizabeth Rosario, and Ayesha McBride. Not available for photo: Jeff Wrisley and Lynn Smey.