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 Campaign & Pledge Manager - Angela Banken.
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 angelab@mankatounitedway.org.
Other Engaged 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
Quarterly Tour of Giving events being planned now!
Save the Date: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026!
Email angelab@mankatounitedway.org for more info.
Thank you for your interest!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Engaged Leaders United Spotlight
Engaged Leaders United Spotlight: Meet Jamie Jaeger
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.
Jamie Jaeger moved to Mankato in 2004 to attend Bethany Lutheran College, which is where she met her husband, Jake. They decided to stay in the Mankato area and start their life together. Jamie started working for US Bank in 2013. Each year, US Bank would host their employee campaign for United Way, and each year, Jamie's commitment to the cause grew. She loved the excitement they would create in the office to raise money for a great organization that touched so many people. In 2023, Jamie was honored to join the United Way Fire & Ice Committee. This is where she felt she could really see the BIG picture of how this organization truly makes a difference for so many people through all the programs United Way supports.
Jamie shared, "This organization would not be what it is without the support of the community through monetary gifts, time and talents. If you haven’t had an opportunity to volunteer or attend events hosted by United Way, I encourage you to check it out!"
Thank you, Jamie!
We are proud to introduce the 2025 Greater Mankato Area United Way Engaged Leaders United Committee!
Featuring ELU Co-Chairs - Rachel McGregor (True Real Estate/ The Sota Group) & Hayden Zeigler (Kato Engineering / Nidec)
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