Baird Foundation Annual Report Imagine More: 2016 | Page 5

In addition to the numerous volunteer and fundraising events hosted
by Baird offices and associates, the firm runs two annual corporate-level
giving campaigns.
UNITED WAY
United Way connects people who want to make a difference in our community with
the people who need help the most. With a focus on education, income and health, the
organization fosters a basis for a good quality of life.
Baird’s commitment to United Way is constantly growing. This year’s campaign
spanned across the nation and included 31 offices with strong participation in
Milwaukee, Seattle and Chicago. All of the participating locations ran their campaigns
at the same time in order to focus our efforts and achieve record results.
Along with high participation across the firm, many associates contribute at the
Tocqueville level, which represents individuals who have given $10,000 or more
annually to United Way.
94%
of associates donated*
$2.1 mill ion
total United Way contribution by
Baird and its associates
*Participation rate and total United Way contribution
reflect giving in Milwaukee and Chicago.
UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND (UPAF)
Southeast Wisconsin is fortunate to be the home of an exceptional performing arts
community such as Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee
Symphony Orchestra, Florentine Opera, First Stage Children’s Theater and Skylight
Music Theatre. These organizations support individuals at all stages of performing arts,
which fosters a lively and exciting community that draws further diversity and talent.
UPAF serves as an umbrella organization that provides these groups and many others
with essential funding to help their programs thrive. As a longtime supporter, Baird
embraces the arts’ ability to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the
Milwaukee area.
94%
of associates donated*
$464,000
total UPAF contribution by Baird
and its associates
*The UPAF campaign is run in Milwaukee.
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