Workplace giving through United Way is a powerful way to make a difference in your community. By participating in Heartland Wheels’ campaign, you can support vital programs that enhance education, promote financial stability, and ensure that basic needs are met for families in Iowa. Whether it's through payroll deductions or one-time contributions, your donation can change lives.
Vehicle donations provide an additional avenue for support, contributing directly to local United Way chapters or partner agencies. With the assurance of receiving an IRS 1098-C for tax purposes, your generous gift can be attributed to your workplace campaign, maximizing your company's matching gifts if applicable. This creates a significant impact multiplier effect, allowing every dollar you contribute to be amplified.
How to activate this channel
Review Your Employer's Policy
Start by checking if your employer participates in the United Way workplace-giving campaign and understand available options for payroll deductions or one-time gifts.
Choose Your Donation Type
Decide whether to contribute a cash donation via payroll deduction, a one-time gift, or a vehicle donation directly to your local United Way chapter.
Complete the Donation Form
Fill out the necessary forms provided by your employer or United Way to authorize your donation, ensuring you include all required information for payroll deductions.
Submit Vehicle Donation (if applicable)
For vehicle donations, coordinate with your local United Way or Heartland Wheels to arrange for the donation of your vehicle and receive the IRS 1098-C form.
Track Your Contributions
Keep records of all your donations, including payroll deductions, to ensure proper attribution to your workplace campaign and any potential matching gifts from your employer.
Celebrate Your Impact
Engage with your workplace and United Way to see the tangible benefits of your contributions and how they help improve lives in your community.
×Impact multiplier
Every dollar you donate through the United Way campaign has the potential to multiply its impact significantly. For example, if you contribute $500 and your employer matches that gift, your total contribution becomes $1,000. With vehicle donations, not only does the value of your car add to this total, but it also supports various programs aimed at education, health, and financial stability. The funds raised bolster initiatives such as the 211 hotline, which connects individuals in need with essential services. This creates a ripple effect, allowing your donation to reach even more families and individuals in Iowa, amplifying your contribution far beyond its initial value.
Common employer platforms + programs
- Benevity
- YourCause
- Bright Funds
- Cybergrants
- Double the Donation
- Causecast
- Make It Count
How to check eligibility
To determine if your employer participates in the United Way workplace-giving campaign, reach out to your HR department or check your employee handbook. Additionally, verify if your employer offers matching gifts programs, which can significantly enhance the impact of your contributions. Most employees, including full-time, part-time, and even retirees, are often eligible to participate in these charitable giving initiatives.
Iowa workplace-giving context
Iowa hosts numerous Fortune 500 companies that actively engage in workplace giving, making it a prime location for impactful local initiatives. The regional United Way chapters address critical community needs, focusing on health, education, and financial stability. With a growing trend towards giving in the workplace, Iowans are increasingly recognizing the benefits of contributing to their local communities through these organized campaigns.