I know what you mean. I worked for a DoD contractor (largest in the US) and was always pressured into donating to the UW (and never did). What a scam. They must give % kickbacks based on the amount the get.
"...What a scam..." 'Scam' is the EXACT word that pops into my head when I hear the words 'United Way'.
Of course, that's merely one man's opinion...