Corporate Partnerships

Explore opportunities to help lift 1800 local families out of poverty

ENVISION is an initiative of United Way of Greater Charlottesville (UWGC) that brings together resources and expertise from across Charlottesville’s social impact sector for a new approach to address generational poverty.

With intrinsic skills as a convener, UWGC is the ideal backbone to move forward a collaborative, partner-driven approach to help lift 1,800 families out of poverty in the Thomas Jefferson Planning District by 2027—of which at least 630 will be Black families.

Recognizing the essential place of education in disrupting the generational cycle of poverty, ENVISION also focuses on strengthened school readiness among economically-disadvantaged children. By 2027, ENVISION aims to increase the number of low-income kindergarteners who pass developmental benchmarks by 10% and increase the number of Black kindergarteners who pass benchmarks by 20%.

Further, ENVISION seeks to connect people across our community through storytelling, radio and other media, art in public spaces, and public events. Only through many voices and perspectives can we come to better understand issues of race, equity, and the condition of living in poverty in Greater Charlottesville.

Corporate Partnership Opportunities 

Mission-aligned organizations can help advance equity and economic mobility in our community by partnering with ENVISION. Partnerships include opportunities to build a more connected community through flagship public events, inclusive storytelling initiatives, and volunteerism.

$50,000 Champion

Select two:

Exclusive presenting sponsor of a flagship public event or inclusive storytelling initiative:

  • Day of Caring
  • Caring for Community Awards
  • Envision Mural Project
  • Envision Radio
  • Color Cville

PLUS

Volunteer benefits included at CHANGEMAKER level

$25,000 Changemaker

Select one:

Exclusive presenting sponsor of a flagship public event or inclusive storytelling initiative:

  • Day of Caring
  • Envision Mural Project
  • Envision Radio

PLUS

  • Priority volunteer selection at Day of Caring
  • Opportunities for partner employees to meet one-on-one with UWGC engagement specialists to facilitate personal volunteer goals
  • One private, curated day of volunteering per year for up to 100 employees and family members

$15,000 Accelerator

Select one:

Exclusive presenting sponsor of a flagship public event or inclusive storytelling initiative:

  • Caring for Community Awards
  • Color Cville

PLUS

Volunteer benefits included at GUIDE level

$10,000 Guide

Select two:

Supporting sponsor of a flagship public event or inclusive storytelling initiative:

  • Day of Caring
  • Caring for Community Awards
  • Envision Mural Project
  • Envision Radio
  • Color Cville

PLUS

  • Priority volunteer project selection at Day of Caring
  • Opportunities for partner employees to meet one-on-one with UWGC engagement specialists to facilitate personal volunteer goals

$5,000 Advocate

Select one:

Supporting sponsor of a flagship public event or inclusive storytelling initiative:

  • Day of Caring
  • Envision Mural Project
  • Envision Radio

PLUS

Volunteer benefits included at LEADER level

$2,500 Leader

Select one:

Supporting sponsor of a flagship public event or inclusive storytelling initiative:

  • Caring for Community Awards
  • Color Cville

PLUS

  • Priority volunteer project selection at Day of Caring

Exclusive Presenting Sponsor

  • Logo on website
  • Logo on event signage
  • Logo in email blasts
  • Logo on merchandise
  • Logo on print materials
  • Recognition via media partnerships
  • VIP invitations
  • Opportunity to provide giveaways
  • Opportunities to table
  • Recognition via social media
  • Speaking opportunities
  • Program collaboration

Supporting Sponsor

  • Logo on website
  • Invitations
  • Logo in email blasts
  • Thanked during remarks
  • Recognition via media partnerships
  • Recognition via social media
  • Logo on event signage
  • Logo on print materials 

Flagship Public Events & Inclusive Storytelling Initiatives

Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring

United Way’s flagship event hosts over 2,000 volunteers annually for 200+ projects at schools, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations around our community. Last year’s estimated value of service was $250,000. Help make the 31st annual the best one yet!

Envision Mural Project

A new collaboration with the Charlottesville Mural Project will not only beautify a prominent facade located at 2nd and Market Streets in downtown Charlottesville, but also provide visibility to Envision and its strategic goals around equity and economic mobility in our community.

Caring for Community Awards

This collaboration with C-VILLE Weekly recognizes exceptional community service by individuals and organizations across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Winners are announced and celebrated at the Day of Caring Kick-off Breakfast.

Color Cville

Our first-ever coloring book is designed to introduce our youngest learners to the complex history of our hometown. Early education partners throughout our service area have integrated this remarkable piece into their curricula and are eager for a re-print! 

Envision Radio

Our first podcast for candid conversations about equity in the community airs live on NewsRadio WINA every Saturday and is available on all major streaming platforms. Seasonal Envision LIVE in-person tapings take place at creative spaces around town.

Thank you to our founding ENVISION partners!