2011 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN

1. 2011 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN

2. WHAT IS CFC? • An opportunity for all Federal Employees to improve quality of life for Soldiers, Civilians, Retirees, and their Families through contributions • The ONLY authorized DoD solicitation for charitable donations in the Federal workplace • Controlled by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) • Fort Benning Garrison Commander’s staff executes CFC • 2011 marks the CFC’s 50th Anniversary – it was established in 1961 by President Kennedy

3. CHARITIES CFC SUPPORTS: • National / International Agencies • 114 Local Community Agencies • There is a charity for every interest, every passion!

4. 2010 CAMPAIGN RESULTS $880,000 pledged in 2010, down from $1,100,000 in 2009 Economy is a factor Basic Training units account for 40% of campaign

5. 2011 CAMPAIGN7 September – 11 NovemberCampaign can last until 15 December - OPM • 100% QUALITY CONTACT Every Individual Offered Chance to Give! • Basic Training units have until 15 December to reach all classes

6. UNIT KEY PERSON • You are: • Hand picked champion who carries CFC message to your organization • Key to success or failure of CFC campaign • Very much appreciated by me!

7. Key Persons are KEY!! • The most important thing is having a Key Person who cares about the campaign and what it stands for. • It’s helpful to have a good working relationship with the people that you are contacting. • Share a personal story about how you or a loved one has been affected by a CFC organization. • Shared by Joann Montgomery, AAFES • and Melinda Robba, DHR

8. MAKE FUNDRAISING “FUN”! CHILI COOK-OFF TUG OF WAR – WHO PULLS THE MOST WEIGHT FOR CFC? PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST UGLY TIE CONTEST! HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST TRICYCLE RACE! BAKE SALE

9. Don’t forget to thank your donors!

10. Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.- Margaret Cousins

11. PLEDGE COLLECTION AND REPORTING PROCESS

12. PAYMENT OPTIONS • Payroll deductions encouraged!! • Donors can afford to give more • Easier to give when it’s automatically taken out of paycheck • Payroll deductions start in January, when pay raises begin (Melinda Robba, DHR) • One time cash / check donations also accepted

13. PAYMENT OPTIONS ONLY cash or check contributions from Reservists, National Guard, or Contractors – continual problem area

14. 2011 PLEDGE CARD

15. IMPERATIVES • Payroll deduction must have LEGIBLE • Contributor’s name • Contributor’s SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER • Contributor’s SIGNATURE • ONLY cash or check contributions from Reservists, National Guard, or Contractors

16. IMPERATIVES • Encourage donors to designate their pledges! • More than 5 charities can be chosen, write “Continued” on pledge cards and turn in together – with ONE TOTAL • Any undesignated contributions will be shared by all organizations proportionately • ONLY cash or check contributions from Reservists, National Guard, or Contractors

17. KEYPERSON REPORT • Electronic version will be emailed and printed copy is in your folder for copying • Electronic fill-in ensures legible entries of names and numbers

18. IMPORTANT • Have your pledge cards in the same order as names listed on Keyperson’s report sheet • ONLY cash or check contributions from Reservists, National Guard, or Contractors

19. BATCH ENVELOPE

20. IMPORTANT • Do not hold money – turn-in continuously • Count your money – amounts must match

21. IMPORTANT • Three copies of the pledge card • White and yellow copies are turned in to CFC office in batch envelopes • Pink copy is torn off and kept by the donor as a receipt and record of donation • Keep your own records of turn-ins: receipts will be given for all batches • Pledge cards that will be turned away: • No signature • Missing or illegible Social Security # • Any other illegible part

22. PLEDGE CARD QUIZ

23. INCENTIVE GIFTS • Pens: $100 - $239 • Jotters with Calculator: $240 - $499 • Eagle: $500 - $999 • NEW! Leadership Eagle: $1000 + • Pens and jotters will be issued immediately • Key Person will be called to pick up Eagles • Please distribute to donors ASAP

24. Meet with CFC staff – develop timeline • Coordinate any events • Make the “ask” • Follow up on stragglers • Compile pledge cards into cash or payroll deductions • Write up Keyperson Reports • Tally reports for Batch Envelopes • Call CFC office for turn-in appointment: 545-9487 • Turn in pledges, get receipt • Keep your own turn-in records! • Distribute incentive gifts, thank donors • JOB WELL DONE! CFC 101

25. UNIT COMPETITION • Most Improved • Highest Average Donation • Commander’s Award – combination of Most Improved, Most Money Raised and Highest Average Donation • Individual Leadership Awards for exemplary Keypersons & Project Officers

26. CFC OFFICEMaterials Pick Up & Contribution Turn In • Location: 2d Floor of Wells Fargo Bank, Building 109, across from Post Library and bus stop (use side entry door on Hall Street) • Hours: 0900 – 1500 • Turn-Ins by appointment only – call Office Staff at 545-9487

27. CONTACTS • UNIT TRAINING/SUPPORT - Mrs. Laura Walker at 706-545-9782, lwalkercfcbenning@gmail.com • INSTALLATION PROJECT OFFICERS – SFC Cairnes SFC Tyler SFC Phillips at 706-545-9487 email Benn.Cmd.CFC@conus.army.mil • GARRISON OFFICE – Ginny Basl at 706-545-1018 or email virginia.basl@us.army.mil

28. No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.-Calvin Coolidge