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Join us to celebrate 50 years of giving and
donate to the charities of your choice.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 2012
February 1, 2012 - Principal Combined Fundraising for Local Agencies - Applications Due April 2nd
Organizations interested in applying to fall under the umbrella of the Principal Combined Fund-raising Organization (PCFO) for the Weld County Combined Federal Campaign (WCCFC) must contact United Way of Weld County to receive a list of participation requirements. A completed application packet is due on April 2, 2012 by 5 p.m.
The Combined Federal Campaign is the vehicle for federal employees to make charitable contributions. The PCFO manages the fundraising campaign including non-profit agency certification, pledge processing and fund disbursement in accordance with federal guidelines and rules.
Click here to download a 2012 CFC Application. To make inquiries and receive participation requirements, contact Eva Keaton at United Way of Weld County, 970-304-6162 or eva@unitedway-weld.org
Check out the September Newsletter here.
DONATE TODAY! Click here for your 2011 CFC pledge card
The mission of the CFC is to support and to promote philanthropy through a voluntary program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all Federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.
2011 CFC Catalog - click here to view the catalog.
As part of the Combined Federal Campaign’s 50th anniversary year, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management has created the attached video.
Theme - 50 Years of Caring! Imagine the lives you touch right here in Weld County and throughout the Nation. The commitment and generosity of Federal workers has made the Combined Federal Campaign one of the most successful philanthropic programs in history, having raised more than $6 billion. The Campaign continues to expand opportunities for all Federal workers to make meaningful differences by providing a broad range of donation options. Join us to celebrate 50 years of giving and donate to the charities of your choice.
The Campaign - the fund raising effort is directed toward all Federal Agencies represented by 600 federal employees in Weld County. The campaign offers donors a choice of over 2200 local, national and international charities or federations.
2010 CFC Contribution - CFC donors raised $19,586 with 11% of federal employees participating. Undesignated funds were allocated to the participating charities in the same proportion they received designated gifts.
2011 Campaign Goals
v Our goal is to increase participation/donors at the workplace, below is a 5 year comparison for Weld County CFC:
v Donor turns in their pledge envelope receive a candy bar
v Encourage use of payroll deduction
v 100% of employees asked to participate (we encourage presentations at the workplace)
v Increase Leadership Giving (those contributing $750 or more)
v Celebrate 50 Years of Caring
2011 Strategies – * Ask each Federal employee to donate one hour’s pay per month or more utilizing payroll deduction plan * Succeed in our goal of 100% contact and personal ask of every employee * Make the campaign an agency team event and have fun, supported by top leadership and encouraged by all employees.
Methods of Donating – Payroll deduction, cash or checks. Last year, 91% of donors used the payroll deduction, it’s efficient and easy!
Fundraising cost – This year we can share that it’s 8%! Why? Due to our United Way of Weld County (PCFO) Cornerstone Partners, 92% of every dollar donated goes directly to the charities. Expenses include campaign materials, recognition items and audit.
No gift is too small - EVERY donation makes a world of difference. You can be assured that when you designate to one of the local organizations, 92% of your gift will be going to help people in our community. That is far less than most non-profit organizations! Just another way United Way of Weld County (PCFO) is working to improve the lives of others in our local community.
What your $$ gives you the POWER TO DO everyday in the lives of countless neighbors,
families and people everywhere - Ever think to yourself…”I can only give a few dollars a week…so what possible difference can that make?” The answer is everything. The CFC enables even a little bit each pay period to make a big difference. By all of us continuing to walk this line of giving back to our communities - rolling our sleeves up and continuing to stroke the flames of America’s generous spirit, we can make not just a difference…but systematic change in our neighborhoods and communities.
Great Incentives - United Way of Weld County (PCFO) has partnered with many local businesses to bring participants some great incentives for 2011. By giving as little as $3 per week, you receive a ticket to be entered in to a drawing for a $20,000 Car Voucher. The more you give, the more chances you receive!
Questions - please contact your campaign coordinator or United Way of Weld County, 970-353-4300.
Learn more about CFC go to: www.opm.gov/cfc/
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