Ways to Give

WAYS TO GIVE

A donation to United Way of East Central Iowa helps give our community hope and support when it matters most. We maximize your donation by directing funds to our community’s most urgent needs. There are a variety of ways to invest in lasting change, some with little or no current cost to you.

Your gift to United Way of East Central Iowa will help us create a thriving community.

Donate Online

Your donation helps us work with community stakeholders and organizations to create equitable solutions that result in lasting change.

Workplace Campaigns

Whether you’re a small business, a major corporation, or even a nonprofit, you can join the many local organizations that run impactful UWECI campaigns each year.

Planned Giving

It’s easy to include United Way of East Central Iowa in your will, estate, and planned giving. Here are some of the most popular ways to give.

You can support us with a gift in your will. For those needing assistance in creating a will, United Way has partnered with FreeWill to provide an easy, free, and virtual way to complete your will, while creating transformative change in our community.

By planning how you give, you can receive immediate income tax benefits upon creation and support UWECI on your timeline.

If you’re 70 1/2 or older, you can give UWECI a gift directly from your IRA and receive tax benefits for you and UWECI’s mission to create a thriving East Central Iowa.

Many people donate appreciated stock (with a low basis) or mutual funds because it may help them avoid paying capital gains taxes.

Questions about your donation?

Contact us for personalized assistance.

Kristin Roberts
President & CEO