Who’s my Department Champion?
Looking for someone specifically from your office, team, or unit? Explore a searchable list to find the right point of contact.
Find your Department Champion
Department Champion Training
Downloadable guides, forms, advice, and more
URochester Department Champions are essential to the success of the University’s United Way Campaign. This page includes resources, materials, and training for these team members.
Campaign Toolkit
Explore the 2026 Campaign Toolkit below, including links to helpful downloadable materials. Thank you for all of your help!
2026 Campaign training materials
Contact us if you have any questions or have trouble accessing these materials.
- 2026 Champion Welcome: Campaign Information – Important!
- 2026 Steps for Success: Champion Checklist and Responsibilities
- 2026 Suggested Email Language
- 2026 Printable Posters
- 2026 Digital Sign: This will be in rotation on many screens across campus, but the file may be useful for departments who manage their screens independently.
- 2026 PowerPoint Presentation: If you are unable to access the Box file, please contact the United Way Office to request the presentation.
- 2026 Zoom Background
- 2026 Continuous Pledge Information and FAQ
- 2026 Four Weeks of Prize Drawings: You can also find this information on our Prizes page.
- 2026 Prize Drawing Official Rules: You can also find this information on our Prizes page.
- 2026 ePledge Reporting Instructions
- 2026 Campaign Reporting: Participation vs. Response
- 2026 Small Pledge Card (to print): For one-time donations. Cash or check can be attached to the card and mailed to either of the addresses on the card.
General United Way information
Explore downloadable documents, including brochures, flyers for your office, and more. If you or your constituents have trouble accessing these materials, please contact us.
- Creating Impact at Every Level
- Leadership Giving Networks
- Top 10 Myths about the United Way. This information is also available on our FAQs page.
- Frequently Asked Questions about the United Way
- Stories of Impact. These stories are also featured on our About page.
- Donor Options/Donor Designations. This is also available on the Make a Pledge page
- Printable and downloadable pledge forms: If you want options other than pledging online, please email the UR United Way Office at uwco@hr.rochester.edu and a pledge form can be emailed to you. A quantity of forms can also be mailed via campus mail, by request.