Loaned Executive Program

The Loaned Executive Program allows your company’s employees to expand their skills by acting as account managers, with United Way of Southwest Alabama staff, to plan and implement the annual fundraising campaign. These individuals are appointed by their employers to assist with the annual United Way of Southwest Alabama fundraising campaign from mid-August through completion (approximately 3-4 months). Working with United Way staff, they coordinate and manage effective employee campaigns at participating businesses throughout Mobile County.

Loaning an employee to United Way
The Loaned Executive Program makes it possible for United Way of Southwest Alabama to keep its overhead costs low, while educating, inspiring, and motivating your employees to invest in our community. Loaned Executives come from all areas of the workforce, including middle management, clerical, organized labor, and even retirees. Throughout the campaign, they will develop valuable contacts and experience as they contribute their time and talents to its success.

The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate has a strong desire to make a difference in our community, is able to manage multiple tasks, works easily in a fast-paced environment, and is highly motivated and enthusiastic.

Benefits to a loaned executive
There are numerous benefits to be gained by both your Loaned Executive and your company. During their time with United Way of Southwest Alabama, some of the things your loaned executives will learn to do are:

• Develop winning presentations
• Improve their public speaking, account management, time management, team building, and leadership skills
• Answer general concerns about United Way and inspire others
• Organize, develop, and manage workplace campaigns
• Communicate to employee groups about how United Way can help them multiply their impact in their local community
• Set financial and non-financial goals and monitor progress
• Assist and motivate campaign coordinators in planning and completing their campaigns
• Organize and execute agency tours, speakers, and rallies
• Strengthen their relationships with other local businesses and gain valuable networking skills

In addition to these benefits, your company will enjoy increased visibility in the community and a good test of your employee’s fundraising skills and executive leadership potential.

Thank You to the following organizations who have supported the Loaned Executive Program over the past few years.