Loaned Executives
Empower Leaders, Amplify Impact: The Loaned Executive Program
The Loaned Executive program is a unique opportunity for companies to foster leadership development while supporting United Way of Central Iowa’s mission to create a thriving community. Loaned Executives play a pivotal role in organizing and managing workplace campaigns across central Iowa, multiplying local impact through their efforts.
What Loaned Executives Do?
- Organize and manage workplace campaigns – Help companies run effective campaigns that inspire generosity.
- Engage employees – Share how United Way multiplies local impact and empower employees to get involved.
- Set and track goals – Collaborate with Employee Campaign Chairs to establish and achieve campaign goals.
- Motivate and support– Provide guidance to Employee Campaign Chairs through every step of the campaign.
- Coordinate events – Plan nonprofit tours, speaker sessions, and campaign rallies to energize participants.
How do Participants Benefit?
For companies, participation strengthens corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts while investing in employees’ growth.
- Leadership training in sales, public speaking, time management, and problem-solving.
- Enhanced communication, organizational, and managerial skills.
- Greater understanding of community needs and the programs addressing them.
- Expanded business networks.
Who Should Participate?
- New hires – Immerse them in the community while building leadership skills.
- Emerging leaders – Provide middle managers with unique, hands-on experience.
- Production staff or recent retirees – Offer a chance to apply their talents in new and meaningful ways.
Ready to Get Involved?
- Full-time Loaned Executive: Dedicate an employee full-time to the program.
- Part-time Loaned Executive: Participate with a reduced time commitment.
- Sponsorship: If staffing isn’t feasible, sponsor a Loaned Executive to support the program’s success.
Contact your United Way representative or reach out to Kristin Young, Corporate Engagement Officer, at kristin.young@unitedwaydm.org to get started!
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