Tulsa Area United Way far surpasses goal, sets record at $26.16 million in pledges
By David Harper, Tulsa World, Okla. | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
The organization announced on Thursday that its largest campaign ever had resulted in contributions totaling
The record-breaking campaign was announced before more than 300 guests at the annual "Unite!" celebration at
"This is truly a testament to the deep and far-reaching generosity of our community," said
The success of the campaign was attributed to a variety of factors, including increases across the board among all segments of the local economy.
"We experienced increases in giving by individual contributors, small businesses, major corporations, nonprofit organizations -- you name it," said
This year, it is estimated more than 48,000 people supported the local
"This was truly a campaign driven by people -- not just large entities. You might say it was the year of the individual stepping forward to make a difference," Frank said.
The campaign was energized by seven challenge grants offered by local individuals, foundations and corporations. The challenge grants provided dollar-for-dollar matching opportunities for many contributors, doubling new and increased gifts by leadership donors who give
"To surpass
Nonprofit organizations, including the
"Our local
Funding for the
Local labor unions that sponsored "Unite!" include
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