WAYS TO GIVE

United Way is looking to the future as our community needs continue to grow.

Our vision is to be the critical link in our community which brings together all community participants to build a stronger, healthier and more sustainable community as cost effectively as possible. We strive to actively lead our community in identifying priority needs and convene the appropriate parties to address them.

BENEFITS OF GIVING

Your gift is a sound investment benefiting you and your family today, and will serve those in need in our community in the future. Although most individuals do not make contributions to United Way for tax related reasons, you may find that you and your family will significantly benefit from laws governing charitable contributions, especially as they relate to estate and qualified retirement plan taxes.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

In return for your trust in us, we promise to maximize the impact of every dollar you invest in our community, your money will be wisely spent, and we will be a responsible community member and report back to you on our progress.

GIVING OPTIONS:

Donors have several options available when wishing to contribute to the United Way of Southern Kentucky. We understand that no one method of giving fits all donors. Therefore, for the convenience of our supporters, we make available several options:

ONLINE: Here 

BY PHONE: Call 270-843-3205

BY MAIL:

United Way of Southern Kentucky
PO Box 3330
Bowling Green, KY 42102

Company campaigns

Many local companies – from the largest headquarters to the smallest businesses – run United Way campaigns in their workplace because they understand how it benefits the entire community. United Way makes it easy to get started. We provide materials to communicate to your employees as well as easy ways to raise and collect donations. Click here to learn more.

Leadership CIRCLE

You are invited to become a member of the Leadership Circle with a gift of $1,000 or more. You will join a select group of committed, conscientious and caring citizens who strive to improve the community in which they live and work.

Leadership Circle levels and benefits include:

  • Impact Society $1,000 – $1,999
    Recognition as a Leadership Circle member in select print materials
    Participation in Leadership Society Volunteer Activities
    A personal contact who can answer questions throughout the year
  • Visionary Society $2,000 – $4,999
    All of the above
    Special invitation to participate in exclusive United Way events
  • Chairman’s Society $5,000 – $9,999
    All of the above
    Featured in Annual Report
    Personalized CEO Update which features an in-depth look at how your gift impacts our community
  • Tocqueville Society $10,000 or more
    All of the above
    Opportunities to visit impact locations to engage in our work

Click here for a copy of the Leadership Circle pledge form.

For more information, please contact Ellie Harbaugh at 270-843-3205.

Planned Giving

For many people, philanthropic giving is a lifelong commitment that provides both personal satisfaction and financial benefits. In addition to planting a seed that will continue to grow for generations to come, there are financial incentives that may apply to planned giving.
 
A charitable planned gift is the result of careful and thoughtful structuring of one’s estate to benefit one or more charitable organizations. Such a gift is commonly asset-based rather than from current income and often involves a planning process utilizing the services of legal and financial professionals (i.e., estate and tax planning attorneys, accountants and investment advisors). A planned gift can be given in many ways, including cash, charitable trusts, life insurance, retirement plans, bequests, appreciated property, charitable gift annuities and donor-advised funds.