Pinnacle Companies | Berkshire United Way

Companies and organizations that complete 6 out of the 11 criteria below will receive Pinnacle status and includes the following recognition:

Recognition on BUW social media channels
Invitation to annual and special BUW events
Recognition at BUW's Annual Campaign Kickoff celebration
Knowledge that you and your employees are supporting the critical needs of our Berkshire neighbors

Employee Campaign Coordinator(s) meets with BUW staff or volunteer to plan their campaign
BUW staff is invited to present at Workplace Employee Giving Campaign Kick-off or to attend a relevant or special fundraising event to raise employee awareness of BUW
Conducts at least one special fundraising event (e.g., raffle, cook or bake off*) to enhance employee giving campaign beyond employee pledges/giving and corporate donations
Employee giving participation is 50% or above
Overall campaign dollar growth year over year
Leadership level giving ($1,000+) – 1 person per 150 employees donates a minimum of $1,000 annually to join Greylock Society membership
Corporate gift or employee giving match
Campaign results reported and returned to BUW by mid-December
BUW pledge forms are offered to new employees during onboarding process and submitted to BUW
Sponsor, host and/or encourage volunteer participation by employees for a BUW community event/project during BUW's campaign year
Company/organization representation on a BUW Committee or Board of Directors