ECC Excellence Series

ECC Excellence Program

Check out our new webinar series created especially to support Employee Campaign Coordinators (ECCs)!

The 2026 ECC Excellence Program is a series of short webinars designed to help deepen your United Way knowledge and strengthen your campaign leadership. Watching each webinar earns 10 points toward the newly launched ECC Excellence virtual badges, which you can proudly display in your email signature.

Recorded Webinars

Investment & Impact Webinar

Hear from United Way’s Community Impact team about how donor dollars are invested in local Safety Net agencies. Learn how community needs are identified, funding decisions are made, and donations create lasting impact across our region.

211 & 211 Counts

Hear from United Way’s 211 team about how 211 connects individuals and families to critical resources, including food, utility assistance, childcare, and more. Learn how 211 Counts data provides real-time insights into community needs and emerging trends across the region.

United Way Crisis Response

Hear from United Way 211 and Volunteer Center staff about United Way’s role in disaster and crisis response, including support for food, housing, utility assistance, and recovery efforts. Learn how we partner with local, state, and federal agencies to coordinate resources, meet community needs, and mobilize volunteers during emergencies.

Passion Brings Profit

Learn how to inspire colleagues to volunteer, give, and engage with United Way’s mission. Hear from a special guest and United Way team members as they share practical ways to build support, spark meaningful conversations, and strengthen your campaign’s impact.

ECC/Campaign 101

Gain a deeper understanding of how United Way of Greater St. Louis helps individuals and families thrive across our region. Learn about the many resources available to Employee Campaign Coordinators, from campaign materials and communications tools to volunteer and engagement opportunities, and leave equipped to lead a successful and impactful workplace campaign.

Volunteer Center Offerings

Explore the Volunteer Center’s volunteer offerings, including opportunities for individuals and groups, customized off-site service projects for teams, and Service2Go, a convenient program that delivers meaningful volunteer projects right to your location.

United Way Marketing Tools & Resources

Discover the communications tools that can help bring the United Way mission to life for your coworkers. Learn how to leverage Campaign HQ, the Awareness Page, videos, success stories, and more to build awareness, drive engagement, and strengthen your campaign.

Road to Community Investment 2027

How is United Way’s Safety Net formed? Explore the process behind selecting the 2027-2029 cohort and see how community needs assessments, 211 data, and requests for help across 16 counties guide United Way’s five impact areas and strengthen a network of agencies helping families and individuals achieve stability.

Virtual Recognition Badges

ECC Front Runner
(25 points)

ECC Innovator
(50 points)

ECC Champion
(75 points)

ECC Expert
(100 points)