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Monterey Santa Cruz Counties. COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN 2013. What The CFC Is. Once-a-year, in-the-workplace charitable drive exclusively for Federal employees: Military, Civilian & U.S. Postal Service Created in 1961 by Executive Order of President John F. Kennedy. Why We Have The CFC.
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Monterey Santa Cruz Counties COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN 2013
What The CFC Is • Once-a-year, in-the-workplace charitable drive exclusively for Federal employees: Military, Civilian & U.S. Postal Service • Created in 1961 by Executive Order of President John F. Kennedy.
Why We Have The CFC • Eliminates year-round solicitation in the workplace by charitable organizations. • Authorizes that donors use the convenience of payroll deduction for charitable contributions. • Lowers administration cost of the charitable agencies
2013 Goals • $610,000 • Campaign History: 2012 CFC raised $596,219 2011 CFC raised $595,847 2010 CFC raised $601,751 2009 CFC raised $566,407 • 100% contact— opportunity to participate in CFC is individually presented to each staff/student
How to Start • Get familiar with CFC Campaign Booklet and Pledge Forms • Talk with employees/staff/students - Offer information and materials, including website at: https://www.cfcmontereysantacruz.org - Their personal choice to contribute or not - Point out importance and effect of contributions - Payroll deduction best - provides predictable influx of cash
CivilianPayroll Sample Military retirees CAN do payroll donation from retiree pay; be sure to get their retiree pay office info
Military Payroll Sample NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVISTS CANNOT USE PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS; THEY CAN ONLY USE CASH OR CHECK TO CONTRIBUTE TO CFC
Cash Sample PLEASE PAPER CLIP CASH TO APPROPRIATE SLIP, DO NOT COMBINE
Before You Turn In Pledge Forms • Check all pledge forms • All information is legible • Payroll slips are signed, dated and have SSNs (exception USPS) • Checks made out to CFC • “Annual Amount” is equal to “Total Gift”
Pledge Forms • Pink Slips • Back to the donor • Yellow Slips • To Central Receipt Point or send directly to United Way Monterey County. • White Slips • Send to Payroll Office (for Payroll Donations Only)
Donor Recognition Items • Golden Eagle Donor • $1,200 or more • Original Print by Mr. Pete Dausen • Eagle Donor • $180 or more • CFC Mug • Any Donation • CFC Pin
Step It Up! 4 Steps to Success
Step 1: Involve • Meet with Agency Head to decide campaign dates • Ask your Agency Head to publicly support the campaign • Select a campaign committee to help you with the campaign. • Work together to set a goal for participation and dollars raised • Recruit a Leadership Campaign Chair
Step 2: Educate • Build Awareness • Promote and publicize CFC within your organization. - Organize a volunteer day/Agency Tour - Hold a Campaign Kickoff - Use your organization’s newsletter or email - Include flyers in payroll envelopes - Hang posters or “thermometers” to announce the campaign - Incorporate themes, special events, and incentives - Schedule CFC presentations
Step 3: Ask • The number one reason people do not make charitable contributions is that they are not asked • Hold employee meetings and/or use one-on-one solicitation • Make sure everyone has been asked to participate • Encourage giving through payroll deduction • Conduct a Leadership Campaign • Personalize the Ask - Make it meaningful
Step 4: Thank • Thank each donor when they turn in their pledge forms. • Share the good news! Make sure everyone knows your organization’s total contributions and receives credit for a job well done! • Thank your committee and all those who helped with the campaign. • Use bulletin boards, newsletters and email for additional thank-you messages. • Thank Loyal Donors - giving for 10+ years
Best Practices • Involve • Educate • Ask • Thank
Best Practices • Start this week! • Give out booklet and slip with your contact info • Follow up with individual visits • Emphasize impact of even small contributions
How can I be sure my contribution got to the agency I designated? • Check the “Please release my name...” box on the pledge card and the agency should send you a thank you notice. • OPM Regulations require a Financial Audit by a CPA firm for campaigns over one million dollars to ensure all financial transactions are completed and accurate. • OPM Regulations require an annual Compliance Audit to ensure the campaign is conducted in accordance with Congressional guidelines.
Do I have to put my social security number on the CFC pledge form? • Yes: if you are planning to use the payroll deduction section of the pledge form. USPS Employees can use their Employee Identification Number. • No: if you are donating by cash or check.