Navajo United Way, the United Way of the Navajo Reservation, Window Rock Arizona

Navajo United Way serving the Navajo Nation

Payroll Deduction Fundraising Drives

For Our Volunteers: How to Ask For The Gift?

It is the volunteer's contribution of time and enthusiasm that lends to the success of the Navajo United Way, Inc. campaign. Their efforts lead the way by informing fellow employees of the many community needs and of the importance of their gifts. The volunteer provides them an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of many people on the Navajo Reservation.

Generous giving from employees in the work place and individuals making personal donations enables the Navajo United Way, Inc. to continue to fund local health and human service agencies. These agencies help to strengthen families, promote health and wellness, provide safe neighborhoods, assist children, youth and elderly, and empower people to become more self-sufficient.

Generate Interest

It is important to provide information about the non-profit organizations Navajo United Way, Inc. dollars support. The Navajo United Way, Inc. directory helps illustrate our efficiency in raising and distributing funds through community volunteer support. Highlighted in the directory are numerous agencies whose programs and services are funded through donor contributions.

Additionally, Navajo United Way, Inc. provides the donor an opportunity to direct all or a portion of their contribution to any 501(c)(3) health and human service agency of their choice.

Point Out Factual Information

	Navajo UNITED WAY, INC. SPENDS YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS WISELY. *We're efficient and effective.*
	Navajo UNITED WAY, INC. HELPS ORGANIZATIONS WHO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED. *We fund many health and human care programs available to everyone residing on the Navajo Reservation.*
	Navajo UNITED WAY, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INVOLVEMENT. *We're open and accountable to the community encouraging donors to volunteer on decision making committees.*
	Navajo UNITED WAY, INC. HAS AN IMPACT ON COMMUNITY PROBLEMS. *We review and fund results producing programs.*

Sample Script

When someone needs help there are programs available, for our friends, co-workers and which we can use if needed. These programs are funded in part through the Navajo United Way, Inc. Programs such as day care, youth activities, drug and alcohol treatment, handicap services, emergency food and shelter and family counseling.

In order to assure that these organizations remain available, your community needs your help. By giving through payroll deduction, your gifts can be spread over a year to provide much needed funding.

If you participated in a campaign drive in the past, thank you for your support. Renew your pledge and consider increasing your contribution this year.

Thank you for your gift to Navajo United Way, Inc.

If you have chosen not to make a gift in the past, allow me to suggest consideration of other opportunities to help our community which are available: a gift of useable items are more precious, a gift of your time in an affiliated agency. But today, I ask you to consider a gift of your dollars. your gift will make a real and lasting change and more importantly a difference in the lives of many people in our Navajo community.

Thank You For Your Consideration.

Sample Objections

Objection:
The Navajo United Way, Inc. is just another charity.

Response:
Navajo United Way, Inc. is more than "another charity". It raises funds from many agencies providing a broad spectrum of services throughout the community. Navajo United Way, Inc. has raised money since 1981 to provide services that almost every person needs or may need.

Objection:
I never have used a Navajo United Way, Inc. agency.

Response:
In some way you have. Perhaps a friend or family member has needed the services of an agency, and no one ever knows when there may be a personal need, so it is nice to know it will be there if ever needed. View a list of locally funded agencies.

Objection:
I want to give directly to the agency of my choice.

Response:
You certainly have that option. However, by giving to Navajo United Way, Inc. through payroll deduction you may be able to give more than you could through a one-time gift. Your gift through Navajo United Way, Inc. is used by many agencies for programs and services. These funds are used to directly benefit the recipient.

Objection:
The agency I want to support is not listed (locally funded agencies).

Response:
You can support your favorite nonprofit, 501(c)(3) health and human service organization or another United Way through a designation on the pledge form. You can do this as well as give to Corporate Commitments to support the administration or projects of Navajo United Way, Inc.

Navajo United Way, Inc..
PO Box 309 - Window Rock AZ 86515
(928) 871-6661 - fax (928) 871-6663
navajowy@cia-g.com