Simplot Shatters Campaign Goal

Posted by Neva Geisler, Director, Volunteer Engagement

Scott Simplot, chair of the Company’s board of directors, kicked off their campaign by discussing his dad:

“My dad was like most of you. When he got a request for money, his reaction a lot of the time was, ‘Oh no, not another request.’ Most of the time, it took him awhile to decide. When he liked something, eventually he’d come around to making a donation. He would say something like, ‘I have no argument with that organization. It is a good way to give back to the community.”

“In this case, the United Way is truly beyond argument. It is THE good way to give back to our community, and I hope our employees will consider participating in the 2008 campaign.”

And give they did.

The Simplot folks’ campaign goal was an 8% increase over last year; good by anyone’s standards. But the Simplot employees took that challenge and ran with it. By the end of their two week campaign they had shattered their previous giving record, well past the 8% goal.

Simplot increased their giving by 25% over last year.

Simplot has always been one of our biggest supporters. And as a long time Corporate Champion, they have demonstrated their commitment to making sure that every dollar that comes from the community campaign goes to work in our community.

But a 25% increase over last year?!?! Now that’s a whole other level.

Thank you Simplot. You’ve done yourself proud.

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