About the Program
Engaged Leaders United is a program for adults aged 50 and under who donate or pledge a minimum annual gift of $250 or more or a combined minimum annual gift of $500 or more with their spouse. Being an Engaged Leader will allow you to discover and expand your philanthropic passions through volunteering, networking and community involvement. Anyone who qualifies for the Engaged Leaders United program AND checks the box on their pledge form will be invited to participate in these opportunities.
Engaged Leaders Committee...
This group is coordinated by Greater Mankato Area United Way's Pledge Manager & Campaign Assistant - Rachel McGregor.
Important: We are actively seeking ELU members to be active members of the Engaged Leaders United Planning Committee.
To learn more or to become part of this group, contact United Way at 507-345-4551 or rachelm@mankatounitedway.org.
Other Engageds Leader Opportunities...
• Volunteer for various community projects with other leaders.
• Meet corporate and community leaders as well as other young leaders who will help you grow both professionally and in philanthropy.
• Attend the Tocqueville Speaker Series, in which Tocqueville Society Leaders (those who give a personal annual gift of $10,000 or more) share their professional and personal journeys and their perspectives on philanthropy.
• Attend the Business of Giving Series, in which regional business leaders invite leaders to learn more about what their company's perspective on giving and what they do to give back to the community.
Upcoming Events
Engaged Leaders United Committee Meeting
The next Engaged Leaders United Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 3rd @ 3:00 PM at Pioneer Bank (2nd floor meeting room).
If you would like to attend, or wish to request the Zoom invite, please email Rachel at rachelm@mankatounitedway.org. Thank you.
Engaged Leaders: Business of Giving Series - Nidec Power
Join us for Greater Mankato Area United Way's "Engaged Leaders: Business of Giving" series on Thursday, April 10, featuring Nidec Power- Mankato! Learn about the company's community leadership and engagement, history of giving, and why they continue to give back through Greater Mankato Area United Way. Attendees are welcome to stay after the presentation for a tour.
Click here to register.
Engaged Leaders United Spotlight
Engaged Leaders United Spotlight: Meet Hayden Zeigler
We are excited to feature individuals who are part of Greater Mankato Area United Way’s Engaged Leaders United group to learn why they are involved in making a difference in our region through United Way.
Hayden Zeigler is a Mankato native who has been involved with the Engaged Leaders United for over two years. After starting his United Way journey at Taylor Corp, Hayden has continued his support through his current role at Kato Engineering. In January 2025, Hayden was named chair of the Engaged Leaders Committee!
Hayden says, “Greater Mankato Area United Way has personally provided me excellent career and professional development opportunities while creating a space focused on community growth and wellbeing. From business tours to book donations, I see United Way as a beacon of light. The impact and reach of United Way make the area a more supportive community for all residents, and I strongly believe there is a place for everyone at United Way. Our region does an amazing job of giving back, and Greater Mankato Area United Way is one of the best vehicles for donations and community support. Being on the Engaged Leaders United committee has led me to make new connections and has shown me more of what my hometown can offer.”
Thank you, Hayden!
We are proud to introduce the 2025 Greater Mankato Area United Way Engaged Leaders United Committee!
Featuring ELU Chair Person - Hayden Zeigler (Kato Engineering / Nidec) and ELU Staff Coordinator - Rachel McGregor (Greater Mankato Area United Way).
Pictured:
(on screen, top row, L to R) Matt Warnke
(on screen, bottom row, L to R) Lindsey Hennek, Kristen Olinger, Lisa Witte
(in-person, L to R) Daniel Lee, Amanda Betz, Rachel McGregor, Delaney Conrad, Hayden Zeigler, Samantha Kaul, Julia Sprenger, Andrea Mattes