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.

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 over $1,770,580.

Thank you to our Top 20 Investors - Corporate & Employee

Thank you to our Top 20 Investors - Corporate & Employee                                               

  1. Basin Electric Power Cooperative
  2. MDU Resources Group, Inc.
  3. SCHEELS
  4. Mandan Baseball Club
  5. Doosan Bobcat
  6. Otto Bremer Trust
  7. Bravera Bank
  8. Bartlett & West
  9. National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)
  10. Tom & Frances Leach Foundation
  11. Eide Bailly
  12. Bismarck Public Schools
  13. Knife River
  14. Sanford Health
  15. Capital Credit Union
  16. Stifel
  17. University of Mary
  18. NA Coal Imagination Library Golf Classic Campaign
  19. BNC National Bank
  20. Marathon Petroleum Company

2025 #1: Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Other Awards

Best in Shows

Best in Show Corporate & Employee Gifts: Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Best in Show Small Business: Legacy Financial Partners of Ameriprise Financial - John Lenarz

Best in Show Employee Campaign: University of Mary

Best in Show United Way Agency: Youthworks

Best in Show Professional Division: Bartlett & West, Inc.

LIVE UNITED Awards

Doosan Bobcat

SCHEELS

Kirkwood Bank & Trust

Family Wellness

Insomnia Cookies

Chick-Fil-A

Optimist Club of Bismarck

Deb Kroshus

BPS - Jeannette Myhre Elementary

Katie Johnke - Bismarck Burleigh Public Health

Nicole Faul - NDHFA

Spirit of Bismarck-Mandan

Bartlett & West, Inc. 

University of Mary

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