United Way Sets Ambitious Goal Over $5 Million
Christopher Ruud of Sturtevant-based Ruud Lighting is the 2011-2012 fundraising campaign chairman.
Using his love of racing to frame the new United Way campaign year, Christopher Ruud at Ruud Lighting helped kick off the new fundraising effort on Sept. 8. The organization has an ambitious goal, asking for $5.25 million, a five percent increase over the 2010 goal, which United Way didn't meet. "This is our largest campaign ever," said Dave Mauer, United Way executive director. "We were short of our goal, but I think we'll make it this year." Ruud echoed the sentiment. "I actually have two goals with this campaign," he explained. "I want to increase giving by five percent to meet the goal that Dave has set. But I also want to increase participation by five percent." Saying he understands that not everyone can afford to give money to …
Dan Taivalkoski
6:51 pm on Saturday, September 10, 2011
99% of the money donated to our local United Way stays right here in Racine County and I believe the percentage that goes to overhead and administrative costs is less than 10%. I'm sure the folks at United Way could provide the exact percentage for last year. more ›