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Learn how to effectively manage and coordinate a successful CFC campaign in 2019. This training covers everything from campaign planning and keyworker responsibilities to online pledging and available resources.
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2019 Campaign Management Training – AKA Training for Superheros
What will we cover today? About the CFC Your CFC role and responsibilities Developing your campaign plan 2019 theme and plans Keyworker role and responsibilities How to pledge online Available tools and resources
Who can give through the CFC? * *Federal employees can also pledge volunteer hours to CFC-participating charities that accept them.
2019 Campaign Theme • Cause focused • Expanded color palette • Illustrated approach
Ok, the CFC sounds great!But, what do I have to do as a Campaign Coordinator, Manager, or Keyworker?
Campaign Management Responsibilities PRE-CAMPAIGN • Attend training • Develop a plan • Review agency structure • Brief leadership • Train Keyworkers • Meet with other internal teams • Order/print supplies • DURINGCAMPAIGN • Promote the campaign • Hold events • Meet with Keyworkers • Brief leadership • Collect/submit pledges • POST CAMPAIGN • Recognition • Close out • Report back
THE TEAM! Develop your plan… Phase 1: Build your team • How will you identify Keyworkers? • Remember the ratio: 1:25 • Other internal teams (publicity, events, technology) • Phase 2: Train your team • EVERYONE should be trained • You? Or CFC staff? • Where? • When? • Phase 3: Motivate your team • Meetings – how often? Where? How? • Recognition • Campaign worker only event
LEADERSHIP SUPPORT! Develop your plan… • Visible/Tangible Leadership Support Includes • Helping to recruit Keyworkers • Public CFC endorsements • Set CFC goal • Attend campaign events • Publicly make a pledge • Offer incentives • Recognition
Develop your plan… MATERIALS! • What is available: • How to get them. • How to distribute to Keyworkers. • Paper Pledge Form • Charity List • Donor Response Card • Donor Event Card • Donor Sketch Card • Thank You Card • Posters • Barometer Poster
PUBLICITY! Develop your plan… • Posters • Table tents • Website/intranet • Newsletters/local paper • Digital screens • Social media • Email “bus schedule”
EVENTS! Develop your plan… • Available Resources • Event Guide • Event Presentation • Event Video • Event Toolkit • FB Live
Why have a CFC event? • Increase participation and dollars raised in the CFC • Motivate campaign workers • Educate about the CFC • Boost morale • Make yourself look like a rock star • Have FUN!
#3: Involve Charities • Charity speakers • Charity fairs • Day of Service at charity locations
#5: Hook them! • Include food (with caveats) • Have prizes • Plan fun activities – the more creative the better! Don’t forget to publicize like crazy!
#6: Choose your Timing Wisely • Start Strong Week • Cause of the Week • CFC Spirit Week • Finish Strong Week
#7: Leadership Participation • Send invites • Attend event • Speak at event • Do something crazy to Show Some Love?
Playing by the Rules CFC events should: • Promote employee engagement • Educate about the CFC and participating charities • Boost morale and camaraderie • Contribute to reaching every federal employee • Take place during duty hours • Include/invite all, but be voluntary • Be approved by your ethics officer
Available Resources • Event Guide • How to Plan a CFC Event Video • Event Toolkit
Get Charities at YOUR event • Visit [Zone Website] • Select “Campaign Workers” Event Planning • Scroll to bottom. Click on form link in Item 5. • Complete form to tell zone leaders all about your event. • Your event will be placed on the website where charities can sign up to attend!
SUBMITTING PLEDGES! Develop your plan… • How to accept pledge forms from Keyworkers? • Store securely • Plan for postage • Bundle payroll pledges and check pledges separately by unit/office and complete a summary for each bundle
Keyworker Checklist • Attend a training session. • Get your supplies. • Publicize the campaign. • Practice giving. • Ask each of your co-workers to participate. • Follow up. • Submit completed paper pledge forms. • Express gratitude.
Step 1: Prepare for your role. • Attend training. • Review online resources. • Keyworker Checklist • Keyworker Guide • Making the Ask Video • Event Guide
Step 2: Get your supplies. • What is available: • How to get them. • Paper Pledge Form • Charity List • Donor Response Card • Donor Event Card • Donor Sketch Card • Thank You Card • Posters • Barometer Poster
Step 3: Publicize the campaign. • General Posters • Barometer Poster • Table Tents • Advertisements • Pre-written Communications • Social Media Posts • Success Stories • Virtual Charity Fair
Step 5: Make the ask. • Tell your story. • Explain the benefits of the CFC. • Ask about their favorite cause. • Invite your co-workers to pledge. • Thank your co-workers for their time.
Review of Available Tools/Resources • PUBLICITY MATERIALS • General Posters • Barometer Poster • Table Tents • Advertisements • Pre-written Communications • Social Media Posts • Success Stories • Virtual Charity Fair • TOOLKITS • Start Strong • Cause of the Week • Event • Spirit Week • Finish Strong • Thank You TRAINING RESOURCES • Campaign Management Guide • Event Guide • Event Presentation • How to Have a Successful Event Video
How to navigate the website… The homepage!
How to navigate the website… Resources page!