Saint Mary's University has been selected to receive the Local Love award for Fundraising Innovation from the United Way Halifax!
United Way committee co-chairs Roberta Graham, Manager, Custodial Services and Tricia MacPhee, Supervisor, Payroll & HRIS heard the good news via an email from Nicole Cameron, Development Officer with United Way Halifax. Cameron has worked closely with the SMU committee on previous annual campaigns.
“There's a million reasons you deserve this award as an incredible group of dedicated and caring volunteers,” said Cameron. “Your research into finding a virtual 50/50 platform was exceptional as was your ability to dive in and try new things and work collaboratively. Your leadership will benefit other organizations looking for new ways to fundraise virtually this year.
“You also helped the staff at United Way Halifax gain new skills and expertise in the area of virtual fundraising (which little did we know would be critical a few short months later).”
Saint Mary's is featured in the United Way Halifax 2020 annual report at the following link:
https://www.unitedwayhalifax.ca/annual-report-chapter/2019-celebrating-our-workplace-partners/