Employee Campaigns

Employee Campaign Manager (ECM) Training brings together the people who lead United Way campaigns in their workplaces for a day of learning, sharing ideas, and connecting.

Throughout the day, participants get to know United Way and gain a closer look at its work through tours, stories, and conversations with others. Featured speakers—successful Employee Campaign Managers themselves—share their experiences, practical tips, and ideas for engaging coworkers and running effective campaigns. Group discussions and brainstorming sessions give participants time to ask questions, exchange ideas, and explore approaches for their own workplaces. Lunch offers another opportunity to connect with fellow ECMs and United Way staff. The day helps participants build the knowledge, confidence, and connections to lead their campaigns.

Interested in starting a workplace campaign or scheduling a presentation? Contact Erica Thunder at ethunder@msaunitedway.org.

In 2025, people from all walks of life joined together to address growing community needs. Thanks to the generous support of thousands of individuals and hundreds of business supporters, we were able to raise $3,000,655.

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Group photo for the 2026–2027 MSA United Way campaign co-chair announcement.

Meet Our Campaign Co-Chairs

Pete and Lisa Jahner

2026–2027 • Every Step of the Way

Pete and Lisa Jahner are helping bring our community together to support our neighbors through MSA United Way’s annual campaign.

Together, we can help children have food for the weekend, bring books into their homes, and support neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Thank you to our Top 20 Investors - Corporate & Employee

2025 Campaign Top 20 Corporate and Employee Investors
Recognized at the 2026 Annual Luncheon

  1. Basin Electric Power Cooperative
  2. MDU Resources Group, Inc.
  3. SCHEELS
  4. Mandan Baseball Club
  5. Otto Bremer Trust
  6. Bartlett & West, Inc.
  7. National Information Solution Cooperative (NISC)
  8. Tom & Frances Leach Foundation
  9. Doosan Bobcat
  10. Bravera Bank
  11. Eide Bailly
  12. Bismarck Public Schools
  13. Knife River
  14. Capital Credit Union
  15. Stifel
  16. University of Mary
  17. North American Coal
  18. Marathon Petroleum Company
  19. Dakota Community Bank & Trust
  20. Dakota Eye Institute
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2025 # 1 Basin Electric

2025 #1: Basin Electric Power Cooperative

2026 Annual Luncheon Awards

Best in Shows for 2025

Best in Show Corporate & Employee Gifts: MDU Resources

Best in Show New Major Business Donor: Puklich

Best in Show Professional Division: Dakota Eye Institute

Best in Show United Way Agency: Morton County Council on Aging

Best in Show Employee Campaign: BNC National Bank

Spirit of Bismarck-Mandan

SCHEELS

Bartlett & West

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