The most important thing to remember during the campaign is availability. You can ensure success by making information and yourself (and committee too) available to answer questions about Community Shares, its member organization and the pledge process. Below are some quick tips to help ensure your campaign reaches a successful conclusion!

• Display Community Shares posters in prominent areas.
  
  
• Announce the campaign in your company newsletter or on your Intranet. Samples are available here.
  
  
• Send an email message promoting the campaign. Samples are available here.
  
  
• A personal letter from your CEO to employees is a great way to motivate employees and demonstrate

   leadership support for the campaign.
  
  

• Talk with colleagues about Community Shares, social justice and your hopes for the future of Columbus and Central Ohio.
  
  
• Inform donors of the positive impact of their generosity. Use the message of Community Shares to create a sense of community.
  
  
• Manage and distribute information and pledge forms. Throughout the campaign, keep the communication interesting, informative and motivating.
  
  
• Schedule weekly drawings of returned pledge forms. Begin now to collect small prizes from area businesses, from co-workers, or from management. The earlier the pledge form is returned, the more chances to win prizes! For more incentive ideas, check out the Campaign Promotion and Incentive section.
  
  
• Encourage employees to learn about our member organizations by visiting our website and following the link to our members’ websites.
  
  
• Enhance your campaign by going on an agency tour or volunteering as a group for one of Shares member organizations. Visit the Community Shares website for direct links to volunteer opportunities at member organizations.