Do you remember the 17th day of September?! Our hearts were ringing In the key that our souls were singing On September 17th, the King County Employee Giving Program held its 2015 ambassador rally and training to kick-off the Annual Giving Drive! The event was well attended by new and returning ambassadors all eagerly excited … Continue reading 2015 Ambassador Rally
EGP Nonprofits Respond to Nepal Earthquake
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, 2015 at midday local time. The epicenter is located 50 miles NW of the capital, Kathmandu. Over 6 million people live within 60 miles of the epicenter. Other nearby cities, such as Pokhara, are expected to be affected as well. An hour later, a strong aftershock of … Continue reading EGP Nonprofits Respond to Nepal Earthquake
Congrats! 2015 King County Ambassador and Department STAR Celebration
Thank you to everyone who attended the Celebration for the 2014 Annual Giving Drive. It was held February 5, to a standing room only crowd full of employees, county leadership, and nonprofits. Once a year we stop to say "thank you" to our dedicated employees, that take on the wonderful and challenging role of sharing the … Continue reading Congrats! 2015 King County Ambassador and Department STAR Celebration
2015 KCEGP Department STAR Awards – 601 or more employees
The Department Achievement Awards recognize the different milestones that departments achieve in 4 areas: participation, dollars pledged, most improved, and the number of “New Connections” that were made in a year. For departments with 601 + employees, the program is honored to recognize the following: Participation: Department of Executive Services (DES) DES does an extraordinary job of … Continue reading 2015 KCEGP Department STAR Awards – 601 or more employees
2015 KCEGP Star Awards – Departments 251-600 employees
The Department Achievement Awards recognize the different milestones that departments achieve in 4 areas: participation, dollars pledged, most improved, and the number of “New Connections” that were made in a year. For Departments with 251 to 600 employees, the program is honored to recognize the following: Participation, New Connections, and Most Improved: Department of Community and Human Services … Continue reading 2015 KCEGP Star Awards – Departments 251-600 employees
2015 KCEGP Star Awards – Departments 250 or fewer employees
The Department Achievement Awards recognize the different milestones that departments achieve in 4 areas: participation, dollars pledged, most improved, and the number of “New Connections” that were made in a year. For Departments with 250 or fewer employees, the program is honored to recognize the following: Participation & Dollars Raised: King County Executive Office The Executive Office … Continue reading 2015 KCEGP Star Awards – Departments 250 or fewer employees
2015 Ambassador STAR Awards – Inspiration
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer nominated awards for individuals or teams for outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Inspiration: Department of Community and Human Services team During an organizationally challenging two years, DCHS has continued to engage employees and use the Annual Giving Drive as an opportunity to improve morale and build excitement in the … Continue reading 2015 Ambassador STAR Awards – Inspiration
2015 Ambassador STAR Awards – Go Team!
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer nominated awards for individuals or teams for outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Go Team!: KCIT The team from KCIT received multiple nominations for an award. They were innovative in their events to create opportunities for their employees all over the county to participate and to maximize this year's Health Match. … Continue reading 2015 Ambassador STAR Awards – Go Team!
2015 Ambassador STAR Awards – Innovation
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer nominated awards for individuals or teams for outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Innovation: Cheryl Woodruff, DOT South Base Transit Operators don't have King County email addresses, so Ambassadors at each base really have to practice the 100% Opportunity in person. This can be a challenge in our email and … Continue reading 2015 Ambassador STAR Awards – Innovation
2015 Ambassador STAR Awards – Determination
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer nominated awards for individuals or teams for outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Determination: Greg Wilson Greg Wilson of Public Health simply never gives up. Whether he's sharing his story with you or challenging you with his own money, he embodies the term philanthropist. His determination helps lead his division, Environmental … Continue reading 2015 Ambassador STAR Awards – Determination