testimonials  

American Airlines:

"When somebody is impassioned with something they want to do and they really believe in, they typically will contribute at a greater rate," Marino said. "There's no question that the employees love the expanded choice." At American the move away from a strictly United Way campaign came after employees requested a greater range of choices, said Michael Marino, American's administrator of employee charitable programs.
Mike Marino, American Airlines, from an article in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, 10/27/02

“American Airlines is proud to provide our employees with the opportunity to financially support a wide range of environmental and conservations groups through our partnership with Earth Share,” said Genie Jones, managing director of American’s Environmental Department. “This demonstrates the commitment American’s employee have to preserve and protect our environment at the local, national, and global levels.”


Pitney Bowes:

“In response to the wishes of our employees, we offered them the choice to give to environmental, health and international relief and development charities through Charities @ Work side-by-side with the United Way. The response was overwhelmingly positive. The overall campaign went up by 7% and participation increased as well. But most of all, our employees liked and appreciated the additional choices. The addition of choice was universally accepted and brought in employees that had not participated in the past.”
Rich Palladino, Corporate Director, Employee Giving Campaign

“We believe in empowering our employees to make informed choices about their professional lives. Our new employee giving campaign is a natural outgrowth of the power of flexibility.”
Mike Critelli, CEO


Dell Computer:

“I believe one of the reasons the campaign was so successful was the greater opportunities for choice that employees had through our federated campaign.”
Michele Glaze, Dell Foundation Manager and Campaign Coordinator


Keane, Inc.

“I actually think our having three federations makes us more successful.” The campaign is considered a benefit, and the company’s aim is “to offer as much choice to employees within the benefit category as possible.”
Marilyn Votaw, Community Relations Representative, Keane, Inc. Entercom

“Why is Earth Share important? Because it represents the most effective way for you to assist the organizations that are making a genuine difference in enhancing our environment. …We have chosen Earth Share as our partner to enable us to extend our reach to the organizations on the front-lines of protecting the environment. Through voluntary contribution via payroll deductions, you have the ability to make a direct and positive difference in supporting a variety of worthy environmental charities.”
David Field, COO, Entercom in a letter to employees.