Account Executives (AEs), (also called Loaned Executives, or LEs), are employees, carefully selected by their employers, or sponsored by businesses, who are "on loan" to United Way during the peak campaign season in the fall. They work with volunteer leaders and United Way staff to plan and conduct fundraising campaigns in workplaces throughout Spokane County. They come from all segments of the business community: management, labor, entry-level and senior level. AEs are individuals who can manage important projects. They’re enthusiastic self-starters, as well as team players, and they make an immeasurable contribution in building a healthy community.

The companies that support our AE program receive the following benefits:

• Fulfill a commitment to community support
• Enhance your corporate image as a civic leader
• Strengthen relationships with other companies and individuals
• Develop a company-wide culture of community
• Improve morale by enriching the life of an employee through special training and experience

Employees who serve as AEs also benefit:

• Develop personal and professional skills such as public speaking, management, planning and organization, listening skills, team building, and customer service
• Learn more about the community in which they live and work
• Gain self-confidence and develop initiative
• Meet and interact with other community-involved leaders

And of course, the community benefits:

• Expand its ability to reach out to its citizens through well-trained, highly motivated workers
• Contain administrative costs so more of the dollars raised can go to vital human care services right here at home