Start an ArtsChoice™ Program

If you have a United Way campaign, you can add ArtsChoice.

How to start a WorkPlace Giving Campaign at your company:

1. Create a leadership group within your company to investigate establishing a workplace giving program.
   
2. Identify a chair for the campaign who is a well known and respected senior staff person.
   
3. Decide what federations, in addition to the Arts Council, you want to include in your campaign.
   
4. A letter from the CEO, or Vice President to all employees announcing the campaign.
   
5. Include a time line for the campaign.
   
6. Determine what incentives, if any, you would offer to donors. Choices may include: raffles, pot luck and wearables.
   
7. Develop a list of potential departments or divisions in your company who will be effected or can help with the campaign, meet with these individuals to determine their interest and support:
   • Community Relations Department
   • Human Resources Department
   • Payroll Department
     
8. Establish a budget for your first campaign that
   covers the cost of promotional materials,
   pledge cards and incentives.
   
9. Set a realistic goal for your efforts. Remember: In any new fund raising effort, success takes time.

For further information, please contact:
Lissa Jones
Development Associate & Workplace Giving Manager
ljones@artscouncil.org
408-998-2787 ext. 202