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United Way Gifts In Kind Back To Main

Okay, then. If we're going to change the world, we'll need loads of copy paper!

At United Way, we know the power of in-kind contributions. Such contributions build capacity for nonprofits – they help the organizations hold down overhead costs, expand capabilities, and ultimately, serve more people in our community.

Last year, United Way Gifts In Kind filled the shelves of our Resource Center and distributed over $1 million of in-kind goods to area nonprofits. This year, we’d like to do even more.

Our research shows that our member nonprofit organizations always need a wide range of contributions. In Central Texas, items most needed include office supplies, office equipment, and donations required by shelters, such as diapers and personal toiletries.

Won’t you help us fill the shelves of the United Way Resource Center? With your in-kind contributions, we can provide a new level of support to nonprofits in our community!

Corporate Giving Benefits

  • Your company will receive positive recognition for helping the communities where you do business; such involvement creates and bolsters a good corporate image.
  • Making an in-kind contribution often reduces costs associated with surplus inventory.
  • Contributing is an efficient way to recycle used or depreciated equipment and supplies.
  • Making a donation allows your company to respond to an immediate need while benefiting your local community.
  • Corporate donations may be tax deductible.
  • United Way Gifts In Kind is happy to facilitate a donation matching process by connecting your company with nonprofits whose work aligns with your corporate values.

Program Overview for Nonprofits

United Way Gifts In Kind manages large-scale donations, and matches those gifts with member nonprofit agencies that can use them best. Last year, we filled the shelves of our Resource Center and distributed over $1 million of in-kind goods to area nonprofits. This support helps nonprofits hold down overhead costs, expand capabilities, and ultimately serve more people in the community.

United Way Gifts In Kind covers operating costs by charging minimal membership and handling fees to participating nonprofits. The annual membership fee is just $100.

What are some of the benefits of membership?

  • Your organization will have full access to the United Way Resource Center, a 2,500 square-foot location housing in-kind goods. The Center distributes items most requested by Central Texas nonprofit organizations, such as office supplies and office equipment, plus supplies needed by shelters, such as diapers and personal toiletries.
  • We’ll arrange direct referrals to corporate contributors for new and gently used items. Items needed by your organization can also be posted on a Wish List that we manage and promote.
  • You have the opportunity to participate in the Retail Donation Partner program, which matches nonprofits with local retailers for available goods.

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To become a member or contribute goods, please contact
Iris Graebner at 512-225-0367 or
iris.graebner@unitedwaycapitalarea.org

The United Way Resource Center is located at 310 Comal Street in Austin (in the building with Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore).

UNITED WAY RESOURCE CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
(by appointment only for member agencies)

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Thank you, 3M, for filling the shelves of the United Way Resource Center with your in-kind contributions. Your gifts are helping our nonprofits help more people. With donations totaling over $592,000, 3M is the winner of United Way’s 2007 Gifts In Kind Corporate Challenge.

Follow 3M's lead and contribute to today! Get started by contacting Iris Graebner, Gifts In Kind Coordinator at (512) 225-0367 or iris.graebner@unitedwaycapitalarea.org. and download these helpful documents.

United Way Gifts In Kind - Helping nonprofits help more people!

 
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