Joining the Drive for Good initiative offers a unique way to contribute to your community while maximizing your impact. By participating in the United Way workplace-giving campaign, you can donate your vehicle—and help support vital programs in North Dakota. Your donation directly assists those in need, addressing critical areas like education, financial stability, and health.
The process is straightforward: whether through payroll deductions or one-time gifts, your generosity can make a lasting difference. Further, your vehicle donation adds an additional layer of support, as it contributes to the broader funding streams that sustain our essential services. With the potential for employer matching, your impact multiplies, ensuring your charitable efforts reach the people who need it most.
How to activate this channel
Confirm Participation
Check if your employer is participating in the United Way workplace-giving campaign. This can usually be found on your HR portal or by asking your HR representative.
Select Your Donation Method
Decide to donate your vehicle directly to the local United Way chapter or a qualified agency supported by United Way, ensuring it aligns with your community focus.
Complete the Donation Process
Follow the provided instructions for vehicle donation, including arranging pick-up or drop-off, and ensure all paperwork aligns with the IRS regulations for charitable donations.
Receive Your 1098-C
Upon completion of your donation, you will receive a 1098-C form documenting your contribution. This is essential for tax purposes and verifies your generous support.
Attribution to Workplace Campaign
When you donate through the workplace campaign, ensure your contribution is recorded to allow for employer matching donations, amplifying your impact on local initiatives.
×Impact multiplier
Your vehicle donation significantly enhances the scope of United Way programs in North Dakota. For example, if you donate a vehicle valued at $5,000, this can translate into thousands of dollars in support for education, health, and basic needs. If your employer matches your donation, the potential impact grows even further. A combined gift of $10,000 can provide essential resources for community services, creating a ripple effect that benefits countless individuals and families. Together, we can transform lives by multiplying our collective giving through the Drive for Good initiative.
Common employer platforms + programs
- Benevity
- YourCause
- Bright Funds
- Cybergrants
- Double the Donation
- JustGive
How to check eligibility
To check if your employer participates in the United Way workplace-giving program, consult your human resources department or review your employee handbook. Most employers who offer matching gifts will also provide information about employee eligibility. Generally, full-time employees are eligible, while part-time and temporary employees should verify their status with HR.
North Dakota workplace-giving context
North Dakota is home to several Fortune 500 employers, including Bobcat Company and MDU Resources Group, which actively support workplace-giving initiatives. The regional United Way chapters play a vital role in community development, and workplace giving has seen a steady increase in participation rates across the state. By donating through the Drive for Good campaign, you contribute not only to immediate relief but also to long-term community sustainability.