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Stories of Lives Changed

Every donation makes change. Visit our story library to hear stories of how your involvement with United Way helps local people find hope and opportunity for a better future.

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Our Commitment to Financial Transparency

The national standard for charities is for 70% of donations going towards programs. United Way achieves 83%. With 99% staying right here in our local community.

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The Impact Of Your Donation

When you give to United Way, you invest in dozens of programs best positioned to make lasting change. Through our Bold Goals, we focus on the impact areas that are the most challenging and chronic sources of poverty in community.

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Ways to Give

Our Donors are the Spark

When you give to United Way of Cass-Clay, you join thousands of neighbors addressing the root causes of poverty, backed by strong partnerships and financial stewardship. Whether you are making you first gift, becoming a leadership donor or creating a legacy, your investment stays local and goes far.

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Find Your Giving Path

Explore the giving opportunity that best aligns with your philanthropic goals.

Giving Levels and Information

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Legacy UNITED | Major & Planned Giving

For donors called to make a transformative difference. Legacy UNITED brings together visionary individuals and families making significant investments to shape a stronger future for local families.

Tocqueville: Annual gifts of $10,000 or more to invest in community change today

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Landmark Giving: Planned gifts, endowments and strategic contributions to secure tomorrow.

Learn About Landmark Giving

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Many Ways to Make an Impact

One-Time or Recurring Giving

Make a single secure investment today, or set up a monthly credit card or ACH bank deduction to provide predictable, year-round stability for local families.

Workplace Giving

Give simply and conveniently through your employer payroll deduction

Corporate Matching Gifts

Amplify your generosity by asking your employer if they will match your personal or workplace campaign gift.

Donor-Advised

Recommend a grant directly to United Way of Cass-Clay.

IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions

If you are 70.5 or older, give directly from your IRA to satisfy your RMD.

Planned Giving

Secure the future through a bequest, trust or beneficiary designation.

Real Estate & Agricultural Commodities

Partner with us to transition non-cash assets, such as real estate or grain distributions, into strategic community investments.

Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets

Safely transfer Bitcoin, Ethereum or other digital assets to minimize your capital gains exposure.

Stock & Securities

Maximize your impact while capitalizing on potential tax advantages.

Questions About Giving?

We are here to help you find the path that is right for you.

Dan Klug, Major Gifts Lead
dklug@unitedwaycassclay.org
(218) 791-9579

Christie Lewandoski, Director of Resource Development
clewandoski@unitedwaycassclay.org
(701) 532-4605

Madison Maides, Corporate Relations Manager
mmaides@unitedwaycassclay.org
(701) 532-4612