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Information Session for New and Returning Volunteers

Information Session for New and Returning Volunteers. The Community Fund Drive is… a charitable-giving, workplace campaign conducted every October 1-31

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Information Session for New and Returning Volunteers

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  1. Information Session forNew and Returning Volunteers

  2. The Community Fund Drive is… a charitable-giving, workplace campaign conducted every October 1-31 driven by lead volunteers from each college or unit and grassroots volunteers from within your units, with help from a volunteer committee (that’s us!)

  3. Workplace campaigns are better for the charities because : Administrative costs are lower Income is more predictable

  4. Workplace campaigns are better for employees because: They are secure and confidential! They are easy!

  5. 5 Nominees for the Best Reason to Give through the Community Fund Drive: The money goes directly to the Federations. During tough economic times, donations go down and needs go up. Federation agencies have all been screened. The agencies provide support in a wide variety of areas. We have strength in numbers.

  6. Our campaign co-chairs Jean K. Quam CEHD Dean and Professor, School of Social Work College of Education and Human Development Phil Esten President and Chief Executive OfficerAlumni Association

  7. TheCommunity Fund Drive campaign has thesupport of President Eric W. Kaler

  8. Our goal: Everyone can give somethingin money or time!!! Last year’s participation percentage was 30.76%. We want to hit 40% and top our all-time high.

  9. Mark Your Calendars! Thank-You Celebration Thursday, November 17McNamara Memorial Hall 12 – 1 p.m.

  10. Ask Your role as Leads is to be S.T.A.R.S. Train Rouse Strategize Support

  11. STRATEGIZE The campaign includes: A printed promotional piecesent to each employee in late September Posters to hang in your areas Campus-wide email messages Weekly prize drawings with grand prize drawings at the end of October Strategize

  12. Online form is available to request special speakers from the Federations for your units. http://www.umn.edu/cfd/volunteers/index.html Funds are available to sponsor events if your unit needs assistance. Contact: Bonnie Marten at marte004@umn.edu Start thinking about what activities and events will most engage and excite your audience. STRATEGIZE continued

  13. TRAIN Training Manual www.umn.edu/cfd Train Strategize

  14. The Community Fund is a group of seven federations…each representing numerous charitable organizations. TRAIN continued Community Shares of MN Community Health Charities MN MN Environmental Fund UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Greater Twin Cities United Way United ArtsFund

  15. Combined, these Federations represent more than 400 charities from which you can choose to donate ………and

  16. if you would prefer to donate to a charity not listed, the Community Fund Drive can also make that happen! You can donate to any charity with a 501(c)3 IRS Tax Exempt Status. …and when you give through the Community Fund Drive you are helping to lower administrative costs that your favorite charity would have to spend for individual solicitations!

  17. ASK For participation in: Costume contests, drawings, pancake breakfasts… Pizza lunches, guest speakers, dunk tanks… Bake sales, mailbox stuffers, potlucks… Ask Train Strategize

  18. ROUSE For your own inspiration, let’s watch a five-minute video highlighting past events… Ask Rouse Train Strategize

  19. SUPPORT • The Community Fund Drive is nothing without U. Ask Rouse Train Strategize Support

  20. Community Fund Drive Online Pledge Form New training available! https://umconnect.umn.edu/p67144280/

  21. Main Menu How to Access the Pledge Form Definition of Federation and Agency Pledge to a Federation Pledge to an Agency within a Federation What to do if you See SELECTION NEEDED Pledge to You Own Write-In Charity Change or Add to Pledge Contact Information Continue

  22. Can I change my pledge after I have submitted the online form?Can student employees donate?How do I access participation reports?How do I submit cash collected from events? FAQs

  23. It is a great learning experience and an opportunity to gain new skills; You get to network with a variety of people across the University; It will invigorate you and your co-workers; Why Volunteer…

  24. You will build friendships and a sense of community within your college and unit, while raising money for important causes; It is a great way to experience the “Helper’s High,” a scientifically-documented observation that those who volunteer will produce more mood-boosting endorphins;

  25. Your efforts make a huge, positive impact in the community Thank you! www.umn.edu/cfd

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