Combined Federal Campaign Coordinator Training

1. Combined Federal Campaign Coordinator Training

2. TRAINING GUIDE

3. HISTORY OF THE CFC • In 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed Ex Order 10927 which authorized the U.S. Civil Service Commission to develop guidelines and regulate fundraising in the Federal service. • This year we are celebrating the 51st Anniversary of the CFC • The CFC has transformed over the past 51 years, but the art of giving has remained constant.

4. 2012 Alaska LFCC ChairBeth G.PendletonRegional Forester, Alaska RegionU.S Forest Service

5. Mission: CFC supports and promotes philanthropy though a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Sets policies and procedures nationally Charitable Organizations Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) Local Board of Directors responsible for running a local campaign. Comprised of local federal agencies. Contributors: Federal and civilian employees, Postal Service, and Military ALASKA 1.8 million dollar goal Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO) Manages the local Campaign and serves as a fiscal agent and central processing point for the campaign contributions. CFC Campaign Coordinators. YOU HERE IN THE ROOM TODAY Coordinates campaign activities and distributes/collects CFC material/pledges within various agencies Campaign.

6. Magic Words From the Federal Agency Head….. “The CFC ….It’s Important” From the Coordinator and Key Worker…. “Let me tell you about CFC” … let them know how their gifts can impact our community. & “Let me tell you my story”

7. Coordinator Duties • Know the facts about CFC, learn the manuals and literature • Organize your team early and train them • Analyze last year’s campaign • Communicate • Conduct an enthusiastic and informative campaign • Secure support • Establish objectives • Pledge Card and charity list • Publicize your campaign- Website! • Wrap up campaign • Thank all your workers

8. Steps to a successful campaign Build an Employee Campaign Team •  Reach more people with an effective campaign team! With your Agency Head support, select a team of motivated coworkers to help plan and coordinate the campaign. We recommend one team member for every 30 employees. Try to include team members from across the company with a variety of skill sets!  Who to Ask? • HR or Employee Relations Department • Agency Head assistant • Employees who have been helped by CFC • Payroll Department • Marketing Department • Department Representatives

9. Develop a Campaign Plan • Now that you have surrounded yourself with support, you are ready to create your campaign plan. Review your three year Company History with your Agency Head • Understanding the history allows you to set long term goals and strategies critical to your success.   • Strategies: · Increase participation and 100% ASK

11. Running the Campaign • Build a team • Ensure you and the key workers have all the informational materials • Review your campaign goals • Develop a plan that: • - Makes all employees aware of the campaign • - Ensures every employee is contacted

12. Running the Campaign (con’t) • Serve as the point of contact regarding the campaign - Distribute charity lists and pledge forms (to Key Workers) - Collect and turn in agency donation/pledges - Account for all agency donations and pledges - Check all math - ENSURE PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS ARE PROPERLY PROCESSED - Keep upper-level management and employees informed at all times

13. Communication and Publicity • Media/ Marketing Inter Agency Newsletter E-mail(weekly updates) Webpage(s) Bulletin Boards (Electronic?) Radio • Posters • Memos • Charity Speakers • High Traffic Area

14. Promoting Your Campaign • A promotional event can mean anything from a full scale kick-off to a video. This will depend on the size & means of your organization. • Look for fun people to work with. • Keep presentations short. • Inform your co-workers about the simplicity of payroll deduction. Make It Fun!

15. Campaign Tools • Charity Lists • Pledge Cards • Posters • Thermometers • Material Request Form • Speakers Request Form • Donor Gift Order Form

16. Resources • Coordinator Guide • Power Point- Online • CFC Staff • www.alaskacfc.org • www.opm.gov/cfc • Your Team- ask for help! • Other Coordinators • Your Leadership- top down support!

17. Speaker/ Charity Fair Requests

18. Commonly Asked Questions • Why not give directly to the charity? • One buck isn't going to change the world. We want a buck a pay period for a total of $26 • I know of a local charity that would like to be included in the CFC Charity list.

19. Commonly Asked Questions • What If I don’t feel I can afford to give? • My spouse gives where he/she works. Why should I give again? • I don’t like feeling pressured to give. • How do I know that my pledge gets where I intended it to go?

20. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES PLEDGE TO CFC • In 2008 - $276 million pledged • In 2009 - $282 million pledged • In 2010 - $281 million pledged • In 2011- $272 Million pledged

21. 2011Alaska CFC totals: $1,495,521.56

22. WWW.alaskacfc.org

23. HOW DO I PLEDGE? 2012 PledgeForm

24. PLEDGE FORM

25. One time Credit Card Giving Alaskacfc.org (NEXUS link) The option to have one time credit card giving New option for 2012 Only available online at https://www.cfcnexus.org/_alaskacfc/

27. Cash EnvelopesDo not mail cash! Make sure you have 2 people (key worker and coordinator) verifying the correct amounts and sign off on back of envelope.

29. Why Give….BECAUSE • - Supports a wide range of services that nearly everyone has used or potentially may use during his or her lifetime. • - Enables federal employees to allocate financial resources based on local community needs. • - Responds to local, national, and international needs, as well as pioneers new program to meet changing and challenging needs • -Is an inclusive package of health, human, social and environmental programs, • -Fosters cooperation and coordination with government, non-profit agencies, contributors, and recipients of the services. • - Unites the diverse elements of our community

31. Contact Information Mke Wyne– Alaska CFC Director 907-263-3818 mwyne@ak.org Heather Schnell– Associate Director 907-263-3843 hschnell@ak.org www.alaskacfc.org