2010 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN “iCare”

1. 2010 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN “iCare”

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

3. CHARITIES CFC SUPPORTS: • National / International • 96 Local Community Agencies • Fort Benning Soldier & Family Support Association

4. 2009 CAMPAIGN RESULTS $1,000,000 Goal $1,109,000 Collected! Local community organizations received $48,000– less than previous years. That amount is declining 66th largest campaign out of 226

5. 2010 CAMPAIGN1 Sep – 16 OctCampaign can last until December 15 - OPM EMPHASIS • 100% QUALITY CONTACT Every Individual! • GOAL: EQUAL or beat LAST YEAR’S $1,109,000

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”! TUG OF WAR – WHO PULLS THE MOST WEIGHT FOR CFC? CHILI COOK-OFF PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST UGLY TIE CONTEST! TRICYCLE RACE! BAKE SALE • Event can be promotional or fundraising based • If money is being raised, submit using a pledge card to “undesignated” charity – code 99999

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. 2010 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 • NEW: Payroll deduction OR cash columns • 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 • CFC Personal Coolers/Lunchbags: $240 - $499 • Eagle: $500 + • Pens and bags 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 • 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 • Percent Given • Commander’s Award (Rotating/Perpetual)

26. CFC OFFICEMaterials Pick Up & Contribution Turn In • Location: 2d Floor of Wachovia 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 – MSG Hasberry SFC Kilgore SFC Cunningham 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