2007 United Way Campaign Raises Millions, Momentum Continues
Press Release
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Cara I. Belton, 313-226-9484 or 313 520-8454
Laura L. Rodwan, 313-226-9484 or 313 477-2750
COMMUNITY UNITES TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT IMPACT LIVES
DETROIT - United Way for Southeastern Michigan reported that it has raised $58 million during their 2007 Campaign. The announcement was made by 2007 Campaign chairperson, Troy A. Clarke, president of GM North America and GM group vice president, before a gathering of more than 300 volunteers and contributors representing labor, nonprofits, individuals and workplace campaigns.
Clarke noted the highlights of the 2007 Campaign, including United Way’s broadening the base of support, which extends beyond the manufacturing industry. As Campaign chair, he had the pleasure of welcoming AT&T as the newest member of the “million-dollar club.” In 2007, AT&T’s employee campaign and corporate gift totaled $1,015,000. Clarke offered a special thank you to financial services companies that stepped up their support during the 2007 Campaign. Five firms—Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Plante & Moran and PricewaterhouseCoopers—increased their combined giving 13% over last year to over $1.1 million.
Another company that received special recognition was Dura Automotive. A long-time Campaign participant, Dura Automotive dropped out last year due to bankruptcy. Having now emerged from bankruptcy, the company renewed its participation in the United Way Campaign, contributing a total of $33,600 toward this year's goal.
The event highlighted the work of volunteers and contributors and included reports from Chrysler LLC, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corp., organized labor, the Combined Federal Campaign, Leadership Giving and Major and Midsized accounts.
Other highlights featured at the event included:
Clarke passed the torch to the 2008 Campaign Chair, Dave Hunke, CEO of Detroit Media Partnership.
Contributions for the 2007 United Way Campaign will still be accepted at www.unitedwaysem.org or by calling the United Way 2.1.1 or 1.800.552.1183. Campaign contributions help support hundreds of programs and services at more than 130 partner agencies throughout the tri-county area.
United Way’s Victory Celebration was made possible in part through contributions provided by United Way’s Meeting Sponsorship Pool.
United Way’s 2007 Campaign Results, Nov. 15
MILLION DOLLAR CAMPAIGNS
Chrysler LLC total contributions: $7,526,611 (includes contributions from hourly and
salaried employees and DaimlerChrysler Corporate Fund) This figure does not include an additional $330,600 contributed to New Detroit.
Chair: Thomas W. LaSorda, vice chairman and president, Chrysler LLC and co-chairs Frank Ewasyshyn, executive vice president, Manufacturing, and General Holiefield, vice president, UAW Chrysler Department.
Chrysler LLC Corporate Fund: $1,778,541 (already included in the total above)
Ford Motor Company total contributions: $9,282,687 (includes contributions from Ford’s hourly and salaried employees, and Ford Fund.) This figure does not include an additional $380,000 contributed to New Detroit.
Co-chair: Cisco Codina, group vice president, Ford Motor Company; and Mark Fields, president of the Americas
Ford Fund: $ 2,000,000 (already included in above total)
General Motors Corporation total contributions: $7,090,652 (includes contributions from GM’s hourly and management employees. This figure does not include an additional $350,000 contributed to New Detroit.
Chair: Jill Lajdziak, general manager, Saturn Division, General Motors Corp.
The General Motors Foundation: $1,272,250 (already included in the above total)
Other million-dollar campaigns include:
AT&T total contributions: $1,015,000
Total includes AT&T’s corporate gift, as well as contributions from local area employees.
Comerica Incorporated total contributions: $2,267,016
Total includes Comerica’s corporate gift, as well as contributions from local area employees.
DTE Energy total contributions: $1,578,941
Total includes contributions from DTE Energy hourly and management employees, as well as the corporate gift, which is a 50 percent match of the employee giving.
Lear Corporation total contributions: $1,112,175
This includes $808,175 in contributions from Lear Corporation’s hourly and management employees and retirees. The Lear campaign has raised over $1 million for eight consecutive years.
CAMPAIGN SUMMARY
AUTOMOTIVE UNIT: Total contributions raised: $23,899,950
Chair, Troy A.Clarke, president GM North America and Group Vice President, General Motors Corp.
MAJOR ACCOUNT UNITS: Total contributions raised: $21,818,816
Includes industrial, commercial and service accounts.
Vice Chair: Tim Manganello, chairman & CEO, BorgWarner
Industrial Accounts: $6,000,798; chair, Tony K. Brown, group vice president, Global Purchasing, Ford Motor Co.
Commercial Accounts: $5,356,848; chair, Thomas Ogden, president, Michigan Markets, Comerica Bank
Service Accounts: $6,510,186; chair, Marietta Davis, general manager, The Heartland District, Microsoft Corp.
Professions Accounts: $3,950,984; chair, Steve A. Roach, practice group leader, Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone PLC
NEW & EXPANDING MARKETS: Total contributions raised: $4,939,018
Vice chair: Greg Kosch, regional president of Florida Markets, Fifth Third Bank
Industrial Unit (Ford): $715,122; chair, Andrew Hinkly, executive director of Americas, Ford Motor Co.
Industrial Unit (Lear): $513,134; chair, Joe Sefcik, vice president, Global Purchasing, Lear Corporation:
Commercial Unit: $515,862; chair, Rebecca Smith, president, Eastern Michigan Region, Huntington Bank
Service Unit: $776,095; chair, Jennifer Shroeger, vice president, Metro Detroit District, UPS
Nonprofit Unit: $809,991; co-chairs, Richard Williamson, executive director, Boy Scouts of America, Detroit Area Council; and Cheryl Johnson, CEO, Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS)
Government & Schools Unit: $804,925; co-chairs, John King, consultant, Detroit Workforce Development Department, A Michigan Works! Project; Dwight Dean, regional director, U.S. Department of Commerce – Bureau of Census; David Girodat, president & CEO, Fifth Third Bank-Eastern Michigan Division; Paul Irwin, senior commercial executive, Fifth Third Bank-Eastern Michigan Division.
New Business: $118,306
Direct Mail/Telemarketing: $685,583; chair, Greg Kosch
COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN: Total contributions raised: $3,391,743
Includes all federal campaigns, military, civilian and postal campaigns.
Chair: Michael Wheeler, director, Medical Center Veterans Affairs and co-chair Nancy Rettinhouse, district manager, U.S. Postal Service, Detroit District Administration.
LEADERSHIP GIVING AND FOUNDATIONS: Total contributions raised: $1,947,353
Includes contributions from Tocqueville Leadership Giving members who contribute $10,000 and above, company retirees, local foundations and individuals giving outside the traditional workplace campaign. Chair: Tom Dekar, vice chairman and regional managing partner, Deloitte & Touche
NEW DETROIT FUND: Total contributions raised: $1,909,450
This campaign raises funds for operating costs for New Detroit Inc. whose areas of focus are youth development, economic equity, and racial justice and cultural collaboration. Chair: John Rakolta Jr., chairman and CEO, Walbridge Aldinger
SPECIAL INITIATIVES: Total contributions raised: $100,000
This includes fundraising efforts for United Way 2-1-1; chair, James Vandenberghe, vice chairman, Lear Corp.
Total raised in the 2007 Torch Drive Campaign as of Nov. 15: $58,006,330
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Campaign and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Cara I. Belton, 313-226-9484 or 313 520-8454
Laura L. Rodwan, 313-226-9484 or 313 477-2750
COMMUNITY UNITES TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT IMPACT LIVES
DETROIT - United Way for Southeastern Michigan reported that it has raised $58 million during their 2007 Campaign. The announcement was made by 2007 Campaign chairperson, Troy A. Clarke, president of GM North America and GM group vice president, before a gathering of more than 300 volunteers and contributors representing labor, nonprofits, individuals and workplace campaigns.
“We are proud to celebrate this remarkable accomplishment,” said Clarke. “The millions of dollars raised during this Campaign make it possible for United Way to bring about long-lasting, positive change in our community; and that commitment continues. In an unprecedented show of support, several companies have come forward and asked United Way to leave the door open for them to continue running campaigns already in progress,” he added.
United Way CEO and President Mike Brennan added, “We are going to continue to seek $59 million. I am encouraged by the fact that even in this challenging economic climate, people still want to contribute to United Way. Our response to that resolve is: We will never quit; the work before us is just too important to the future of this region. United Way and our partner agencies remain committed to working against our Agenda for Change, and providing the best programs that are able to deliver the most impact in our communities.”
Clarke noted the highlights of the 2007 Campaign, including United Way’s broadening the base of support, which extends beyond the manufacturing industry. As Campaign chair, he had the pleasure of welcoming AT&T as the newest member of the “million-dollar club.” In 2007, AT&T’s employee campaign and corporate gift totaled $1,015,000. Clarke offered a special thank you to financial services companies that stepped up their support during the 2007 Campaign. Five firms—Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Plante & Moran and PricewaterhouseCoopers—increased their combined giving 13% over last year to over $1.1 million.
Another company that received special recognition was Dura Automotive. A long-time Campaign participant, Dura Automotive dropped out last year due to bankruptcy. Having now emerged from bankruptcy, the company renewed its participation in the United Way Campaign, contributing a total of $33,600 toward this year's goal.
“The opportunity to serve as Chair of the United Way 2007 Campaign has been a rewarding experience for me,“ said Clarke. “Despite the economic challenges that we are facing—as individuals, families and throughout the business industry—I was constantly uplifted by the giving spirit that exists in this community,” he added.
The event highlighted the work of volunteers and contributors and included reports from Chrysler LLC, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corp., organized labor, the Combined Federal Campaign, Leadership Giving and Major and Midsized accounts.
“In all of my time with United Ways across the nation, this has been the most challenging climate to run a campaign,” said Brennan. “With that in mind, we owe an incredible debt of gratitude to the generous commitment of thousands of volunteers, the Campaign Cabinet, and of course, the staunch leadership of Troy Clarke. Troy cheerfully dedicated his expertise, commitment and resolve for the benefit of the people of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.”
Other highlights featured at the event included:
- 96 companies ran a Torch Drive campaign or gave a corporate gift for the first time.
- Leadership Giving Initiatives, like the Virgil H. Carr Society and the Women’s Initiative, foster philanthropic participation, encouraging new and increased leadership gifts of $1,000 and above. Currently, Leadership Gifts make up 25 percent of the overall Campaign total.
- The Tocqueville Society’s Automotive Matching Gift Program maximizes new leadership gifts by providing a dollar-for-dollar match for new or increased Tocqueville Society gifts of $10,000. There are currently 300 Tocqueville Society members.
- Leadership Next, a new initiative to engage the next generation of leaders, began in June. This dynamic group of individuals is committed to increasing financial security and educational preparedness in our region.
Elizabeth Bunn, secretary/treasurer, International Union, UAW, expressed her gratitude to the men and women of organized labor. “Members of organized labor are so proud to work with United Way and its member agencies to assist those in need,” said Bunn. “We’ve been a part of the United Way family for more than 60 years, and truly value our long-standing relationship.”
Clarke passed the torch to the 2008 Campaign Chair, Dave Hunke, CEO of Detroit Media Partnership.
Contributions for the 2007 United Way Campaign will still be accepted at www.unitedwaysem.org or by calling the United Way 2.1.1 or 1.800.552.1183. Campaign contributions help support hundreds of programs and services at more than 130 partner agencies throughout the tri-county area.
United Way’s Victory Celebration was made possible in part through contributions provided by United Way’s Meeting Sponsorship Pool.
United Way’s 2007 Campaign Results, Nov. 15
MILLION DOLLAR CAMPAIGNS
Chrysler LLC total contributions: $7,526,611 (includes contributions from hourly and
salaried employees and DaimlerChrysler Corporate Fund) This figure does not include an additional $330,600 contributed to New Detroit.
Chair: Thomas W. LaSorda, vice chairman and president, Chrysler LLC and co-chairs Frank Ewasyshyn, executive vice president, Manufacturing, and General Holiefield, vice president, UAW Chrysler Department.
Chrysler LLC Corporate Fund: $1,778,541 (already included in the total above)
Ford Motor Company total contributions: $9,282,687 (includes contributions from Ford’s hourly and salaried employees, and Ford Fund.) This figure does not include an additional $380,000 contributed to New Detroit.
Co-chair: Cisco Codina, group vice president, Ford Motor Company; and Mark Fields, president of the Americas
Ford Fund: $ 2,000,000 (already included in above total)
General Motors Corporation total contributions: $7,090,652 (includes contributions from GM’s hourly and management employees. This figure does not include an additional $350,000 contributed to New Detroit.
Chair: Jill Lajdziak, general manager, Saturn Division, General Motors Corp.
The General Motors Foundation: $1,272,250 (already included in the above total)
Other million-dollar campaigns include:
AT&T total contributions: $1,015,000
Total includes AT&T’s corporate gift, as well as contributions from local area employees.
Comerica Incorporated total contributions: $2,267,016
Total includes Comerica’s corporate gift, as well as contributions from local area employees.
DTE Energy total contributions: $1,578,941
Total includes contributions from DTE Energy hourly and management employees, as well as the corporate gift, which is a 50 percent match of the employee giving.
Lear Corporation total contributions: $1,112,175
This includes $808,175 in contributions from Lear Corporation’s hourly and management employees and retirees. The Lear campaign has raised over $1 million for eight consecutive years.
CAMPAIGN SUMMARY
AUTOMOTIVE UNIT: Total contributions raised: $23,899,950
Chair, Troy A.Clarke, president GM North America and Group Vice President, General Motors Corp.
MAJOR ACCOUNT UNITS: Total contributions raised: $21,818,816
Includes industrial, commercial and service accounts.
Vice Chair: Tim Manganello, chairman & CEO, BorgWarner
Industrial Accounts: $6,000,798; chair, Tony K. Brown, group vice president, Global Purchasing, Ford Motor Co.
Commercial Accounts: $5,356,848; chair, Thomas Ogden, president, Michigan Markets, Comerica Bank
Service Accounts: $6,510,186; chair, Marietta Davis, general manager, The Heartland District, Microsoft Corp.
Professions Accounts: $3,950,984; chair, Steve A. Roach, practice group leader, Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone PLC
NEW & EXPANDING MARKETS: Total contributions raised: $4,939,018
Vice chair: Greg Kosch, regional president of Florida Markets, Fifth Third Bank
Industrial Unit (Ford): $715,122; chair, Andrew Hinkly, executive director of Americas, Ford Motor Co.
Industrial Unit (Lear): $513,134; chair, Joe Sefcik, vice president, Global Purchasing, Lear Corporation:
Commercial Unit: $515,862; chair, Rebecca Smith, president, Eastern Michigan Region, Huntington Bank
Service Unit: $776,095; chair, Jennifer Shroeger, vice president, Metro Detroit District, UPS
Nonprofit Unit: $809,991; co-chairs, Richard Williamson, executive director, Boy Scouts of America, Detroit Area Council; and Cheryl Johnson, CEO, Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS)
Government & Schools Unit: $804,925; co-chairs, John King, consultant, Detroit Workforce Development Department, A Michigan Works! Project; Dwight Dean, regional director, U.S. Department of Commerce – Bureau of Census; David Girodat, president & CEO, Fifth Third Bank-Eastern Michigan Division; Paul Irwin, senior commercial executive, Fifth Third Bank-Eastern Michigan Division.
New Business: $118,306
Direct Mail/Telemarketing: $685,583; chair, Greg Kosch
COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN: Total contributions raised: $3,391,743
Includes all federal campaigns, military, civilian and postal campaigns.
Chair: Michael Wheeler, director, Medical Center Veterans Affairs and co-chair Nancy Rettinhouse, district manager, U.S. Postal Service, Detroit District Administration.
LEADERSHIP GIVING AND FOUNDATIONS: Total contributions raised: $1,947,353
Includes contributions from Tocqueville Leadership Giving members who contribute $10,000 and above, company retirees, local foundations and individuals giving outside the traditional workplace campaign. Chair: Tom Dekar, vice chairman and regional managing partner, Deloitte & Touche
NEW DETROIT FUND: Total contributions raised: $1,909,450
This campaign raises funds for operating costs for New Detroit Inc. whose areas of focus are youth development, economic equity, and racial justice and cultural collaboration. Chair: John Rakolta Jr., chairman and CEO, Walbridge Aldinger
SPECIAL INITIATIVES: Total contributions raised: $100,000
This includes fundraising efforts for United Way 2-1-1; chair, James Vandenberghe, vice chairman, Lear Corp.
Total raised in the 2007 Torch Drive Campaign as of Nov. 15: $58,006,330
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Campaign and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
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