FIRST, KNOW THE MESSAGE

If someone asks, “What is 12 for 12?”
12 for 12 is United Way of the Golden Triangle Region’s community giving initiative inviting people to invest $12 a month for 12 months—or more to support the work happening across our communities through United Way and our local partners.

It starts with one simple question:

Will you trust us with $12?
Want to know more?

 

GIVE $12 OR MORE

Ready to make your commitment?

Invest $12 a month for 12 months—or more and help United Way of the Golden Triangle Region and our local partners strengthen communities across our seven-county region.

Every gift matters. Every commitment adds up. And every person who says yes helps us do more together.

 

FIND 12

You know 12 people. We will help you make the ask.

Start with 12 people in your circle—friends, family members, coworkers, neighbors, customers, church members, or others you know.

You do not have to create the message or figure out what to say. Use the tools below, personalize them, and start with 12.

SAMPLE EMAIL

Subject: Will you be one of my 12?

Hi [Name],

I am supporting United Way of the Golden Triangle Region's 12 for 12 initiative, and I am reaching out to 12 people in my circle to personally invite them to join me.

The idea is simple: $12 a month for 12 months—or more to help support the work United Way and its local community partners are doing across our region.

I thought of you as one of my 12.

Will you consider joining me?

LEARN MORE ABOUT 12 FOR 12

GIVE $12 OR MORE

Thank you for considering being part of this with me.

[Your Name]

SAMPLE TEXT MESSAGE

Hey! I am helping United Way with its 12 for 12 initiative — $12 a month for 12 months, or more. I am looking for 12 people to join me, and I thought of you. Would you be willing to be one of my 12?
Learn more: CLICK HERE
Give: CLICK HERE

SAMPLE SOCIAL MEDIA POST

I’m looking for my 12. Will you be one of them?

I am supporting United Way of the Golden Triangle Region’s 12 for 12 initiative — $12 a month for 12 months, or more.

I am personally looking for 12 people who will join me.

Will you be one of my 12?

Learn more: $12 FOR 12 LINK
Give: GIVING LINK

DOWNLOAD THE FIND 12 SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHIC

 

HOST 12

Bring 12 people together. We will help you do the rest.

Invite 12 people to join you for a conversation about our community, the work happening through United Way and our local partners, and how they can be part of something greater.

Your gathering can be a United Before Breakfast, United Lunch & Learn, United After Hours, workplace conversation, church gathering, neighborhood gathering, or another setting that works for you.

You do not have to explain the entire campaign. Bring the people together. We will help tell the story.
 

EDITABLE EVENT FLYER

Use our ready-to-customize 12 for 12 event flyer to promote your gathering.
Simply add your organization name/logo, event format, date, time, and location. Keep the 12 for 12 campaign branding in place so our message remains consistent across the region.

DOWNLOAD EDITABLE EVENT FLYER

SAMPLE INVITATION EMAIL

Hi [Name],
I would love for you to join me for a 12 for 12 gathering with United Way of the Golden Triangle Region.

We are bringing a small group together to connect, hear more about what is happening in our community, and learn how each of us can be part of making a difference.

[EVENT FORMAT]
[DATE]
[TIME]
[LOCATION]

Come hear the story, meet others who care about our community, and learn how something as simple as $12 a month for 12 months—or more can make an impact.

I hope you will be one of the 12 in the room.
Please let me know if you can join us.

[Your Name / Organization]

SAMPLE INVITATION TEXT MESSAGE
Hey! I am hosting a 12 for 12 gathering with United Way, and I would love for you to be one of my 12!
[EVENT FORMAT]
[DATE & TIME]
[LOCATION]
Can you join me? I would love to have you there!

HOST 12 CHECKLIST
DOWNLOAD HOST 12 CHECKLIST — DOWNLOAD HERE

DOWNLOAD THE 12 FOR 12 QR CODE
Use the official QR code on flyers, signs, presentations, and other materials to connect people directly to 12 for 12.

DOWNLOAD 12 FOR 12 LOGO

• 12_FOR_12_Logo_Transparent.png — for websites, social, email, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• 12_FOR_12_Logo_High_Resolution_Print.png — for flyers, signs, banners and printing.
   

START WITH 12.

You do not have to reach everyone.
Give 12. Find 12. Invite 12. Bring 12 together.
Every person matters.  Every yes moves our community forward.

We will tell the story together.
Will you trust us with $12?