Key Dates
CFC Campaign Kickoff
September 9, 2015 – 10:00 a.m. - Location TBD
Central Alabama CFC Campaign Timeline
September 1, 2015 until November 13, 2015
CFC 2015 Awards Ceremony
Date TBA
2015 CFC Campaign Contacts
Terry Davis
CFC Director
Donna Thomas
Administrative Assistant
252-458-2051
tdavis@uwca.org
205-458-2080
dthomas@uwca.org
Sharon Ward
BFS
2015 CFC Chair
Sharon.ward@tres.fms.gov
Jim Stefkovich, Chief Meteorologist
National Weather Service
2015 LFCC Chair
Jim.Stefkovich@noaa.gov
THE CFC STORY
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the only authorized
solicitation of Federal employees in their workplaces on behalf of
approved charitable organizations.
The CFC began in the early 1960’s to coordinate the fundraising efforts
of various charitable organizations so that the Federal donor would
only be solicited once in the workplace and have the opportunity to
make charitable contributions through payroll deduction.1
In 2014 the generous Federal Employees from 70+ local agencies
contributed $900,000 to the CFC of Central AL. Our local CFC includes
the following counties: Jefferson, Shelby, Walker, Blount, Chilton, Clay,
Coosa, Marion and Winston.
CAMPAIGN
UNIVERSAL
GIVING
Contribute to any CFC-participating
charity no matter where you or your
charity is geographically located.
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CFC Facts can be found in any OPM approved CFC Brochure
Your 2015 CFC Giving Made Easy For You
The Central Alabama Combined Federal Campaign is happy to offer you FOUR methods for making your pledge to your
favorite charity (ies) in 2015 – three of those are via on-line e-pledging, the other is by using the traditional paper pledge.
On-line, E-pledging via CFC Nexus, CFC Employee Express (CFC-EEX) and MyPay
Why Pledge On Line?
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Easy – simple and quick to use
Accurate – no math errors, verifies 5-digit codes
Intuitive – very interactive
Legible – no need to decipher penmanship
Accessible – pledge from nearly anywhere
 Searchable Data – find charity preferences quickly and
easily
 Cost Savings – eliminates data entry, reduces printed
charity listings
 Campaign Progress Tracking – up-to-date reporting
CFC Nexus
CFC Employee Express (EEX)
MyPay
Federal Agencies Serviced
Federal Agencies Serviced
Federal Agencies Serviced
ALL Federal Agencies
ONLY Specific Civilian
Federal Agencies
ONLY Specific DoD
and some other Federal Agencies
PLEDGE ONLINE TODAY! IT’S FAST, EASY AND GREEN
Access to CFC-Nexus, CFC-EEX and MyPay is available via the
CFC website at: www.centralalabamacfc.org
INTRODUCING… CFC UNIVERSAL GIVING
What is it? Universal Giving (UG) is a new donation option that permits donors to pledge to any CFCparticipating charity no matter where the donor or the charity is geographically located. Previously, only National,
International, and Local charities in our campaigns territory were available to receive donors’ contributions. Now,
with Universal Giving, all Local charities in all CFC regions are accessible to donors. Thus for those donors who
wish to stay involved with a favored charity or charities outside the area, they may now do so through UG.
How does Universal Giving work? The list of UG charities can only be accessed online. UG charities are too
numerous to be listed in this paper charity listing. If you wish to donate to a local charity outside our campaign
territory, log in to any of our online giving tools at www.centralalabamcfc.org to search for the charity you want
to support. Enter the charity’s five-digit code on your paper pledge form or the online donation tool of your
choice: CFCPaper
Nexus, CFC
Employee Express, MyPay, your phone
or tablet. It’s
that easy!Congratulations!
Pledging
Retiring
Soon?
Paper pledge forms are available through your Federal Agency
and Military Unit CFC Coordinator and/or Keyworker or by
calling the CFC office at 205-458-2080. They are also
available for download from the CFC website at
www.centralalabamacfc.org.
Paper pledge forms are required for cash and check
contributions.
Your gift is very important, so please consider continuing to
support your favorite charities through the CFC.
One-time credit card pledging is available to Retirees via CFC
Nexus by accessing the RI and SEMA CFC website at
www.centralalabamacfc.org, or you can complete the
traditional paper pledge form and send it to the CFC office.
See the CFC website for additional information.
CFC of Central Alabama 2014 Campaign Statistics
Top 20 Employer Pledges
Employer
Pledge
SSA Operations
$252,352
VA Medical Center
$186,605
US Postal Service
$161,922
Bureau Of Fiscal Service
$45,449
VA OIT Field Office
$23,838
Internal Revenue Service
$22,836
US Dept Housing Urban Development
$22,638
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
$21,265
US District Court - Northern Alabama
$19,416
SSA Office Of Disability Adjudication Review
$15,341
National Weather Service
$11,570
Social Security AIPQB
$9,145
US Attorney's Office
$8,999
VA Employee Education System
$8,489
Alabama Air National Guard-117th ARW
$5,548
Army 4th Brigade 75th Division
$5,540
FAA / ASO-FSDO-09
$5,502
SBA Birmingham Disaster Services
$5,295
Transportation Security Administration
$4,740
Federal Bureau Of Investigation
$4,435
2014 Campaign Designation Report
Campaign Statistics:
2014 Campaign Total
$896,315
Total Designated to Local Charities
$522,407
Total Designated to National Charities
$323,944
Total Designated to International Charities
$24,326
Total Undesignated Contributions
$25,658
Coordinator Tools-(Topics this booklet covers)
 Coordinator Role/Develop a Plan
 Goal Setting
 Campaign Planning Sheet
 Awards Criteria
 2015 Leadership Certificate Awards
 What’s NEW( CFC NEXUS and WEBSITE)
o CFC Nexus ONLINE PLEDGING DEMO
 Pledge Card Instructions
 EEX Online Pledging System
 Coordinator Campaign Supply List
Coordinator Role
The campaign coordinator is a very important position which provides leadership, direction and
enthusiasm for your agency’s campaign. Primary responsibilities are outlined below.
Responsibilities prior to the Campaign:
 Attend coordinator training
 Create a winning team by recruiting others to help make your campaign a success
 Develop your plan, including budget, theme, and events to support your campaign
 Establish a campaign timeline that includes agency tours, speakers, meetings, etc.
 Work with your agency director to establish giving and participation goals
 Turn in your agency’s Campaign Planning Sheet
 Meet with your CFC Loaned Executive to communicate your strategies to meet our goals
Responsibilities during the Campaign:
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Consult with your Loaned Executive to receive campaign guidance
Conduct a Leadership Campaign to include events or face to face solicitation
Organize the campaign kick-off and special events
Make sure everyone is offered the opportunity to give
Make sure all pledge information is reported completely and accurately to your LE
Turn in check and cash on a weekly basis
*PLEASE SET AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR LOANED EXECUTIVE TO REVIEW YOUR
CAMAPIGN RESULTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THEM.
Responsibilities after the Campaign:
 Announce your campaign results to all of your fellow employees
 Implement a “ THANK YOU” portion of campaign (Thank ALL donors)
 Organize information for next year’s campaign team
Develop a Campaign Plan
Develop a plan for your agency that includes all the best practices. Generate
enthusiasm for your campaign with the message, incentives and fun events.
Communicate the importance each employee plays in supporting community needs
and giving back. Utilize all agency resources available to you to ask your fellow
employees to contribute to the CFC.
Central Alabama CFC Campaign Timeline: September 1, 2015-November 13, 2015
An effective Campaign Plan should include the following best practices:
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A Winning Team--Select a campaign committee to include individuals in your organization
who are leaders, respected team players, and dedicated to the success/completion of the job.
Recruit different talents and skill sets with a variety of personalities and positions to
represent all within your organization. Your Loaned Executive (LE) should be part of the
team.
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Campaign Goal--Analyze your campaign approach and results from last year and build a
plan to reach more employees through a specific strategy.
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Agency Director support--Provide a way for your (AD) or manager to publicly support the
campaign.
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Tours and Speakers--Your LE can assist you in scheduling tours and speakers appropriate
for the interests of your employees.
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Leadership Meeting--Invite your management and company leaders to a separate leadership
event to set the pace for your campaign.
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Employee Meeting--Ask employees to join you in moving the needle forward on critical
community issues through a contribution to the Combined Federal Campaign.
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Event/Incentives--Build enthusiasm in your campaign by including themes, prizes, and
events appropriate for your company environment.
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Campaign Process—Campaign wrap-up is crucial to a successful CFC campaign.
Organization and documentation is key to a successful campaign close out.
Develop a Campaign Plan
Execute your Campaign Plan
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Announce your goal and other campaign specifics to employees
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Facilitate Leadership and Employee meetings
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Facilitate fun and exciting events to promote enthusiasm about the campaign
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Provide campaign progress (Keep a goal thermometer for all the employees to see campaign
progress as pledges are turned in.)
Finalize your Campaign
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Compile Results
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Report your results to the Loaned Executive (LE) and fellow employees
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Thank employees
This year we will hold our Annual CFC Awards Program in December, date is still TBD.
DATELINE FOR CAMPAIGN RESULTS
ALL RESULTS FOR YOUR AGENCY WILL NEED TO BE SUBMITTED ON BEFORE
NOVEMBER 13th.
AWARD DETERMINATION STATUS WILL BE TAKEN FROM AGENCY RESULTS
THAT HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 13th.
CAMPAIGN RESULTS SUBMITTED AFTER THE NOVEMBER 14TH DATE WILL BE
COUNTED FOR THOSE AGENCIES BUT NOT CARRY ANY AWARD WEIGHT.
YOUR AGENCY WILL GET CREDIT FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE RESULTS.
LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE INCLUDED FOR AWARD DETERMINATION.
Goal Setting
Things to consider when you and your agency director set a goal
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Were employees involved in the campaign?
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Did you educate employees about CFC?
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Did you have leadership support?
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What method of giving do the employees use? (one time pledge vs. payroll deduction)
Issues that could impact your goal
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New hires
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Layoffs/cutbacks
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Shifts/part-time/contract employees
Things you as a coordinator need to consider when asking fellow
employees to give to CFC
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What motivates you the most to get involved in a project?
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What has been effective in motivating your employees?
Has your agency submitted its Campaign Planning Sheet?
Campaign Planning Sheet
Agency Name: Do Not Abbreviate Agency Name
Agency Head:
Director/President or CEO of the Agency
Agency Mailing Address:
Agency Phone Number:
Agency Fax Number (very important):
Agency Payroll Office ID Number (8 digits):
Number of permanent employees:
Number of temporary employees:
CFC Contributions for Fall 2014 Campaign:
**Suggested Goal for CFC Contributions for Fall 2015 Campaign:
(Write “same” if you agree with the goal on attached spreadsheet)
Agency Goal if different from Suggested Goal
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Please enter a 2015 goal for your agency. If a goal is not submitted, the Suggested Goal listed above will be used for Award
criteria calculations.
Comments regarding agency goal (if different from attached spreadsheet) Example – loss of employees, deployment, etc.
CFC Keyworker Name:
CFC Keyworker Phone Number:
CFC Keyworker Fax Number:
Email
Awards Criteria
Award Criteria for Certificates
Agencies must meet or exceed the requirements of three or more of the award criteria and have complied with all
other requirements of the CFC Committee to be eligible for the following certificates at the end of the Campaign:
 Agencies meeting all five requirements will be awarded Gold certificates
 Agencies meeting four of the requirements will be awarded Silver certificates
 Agencies meeting three of the requirements will be awarded Bronze certificates
Award Criteria for the Inter-Agency Trophies
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80% or more in employee participation
Per Capita of $100
Participation in payroll deduction plan 65 percent and over
Average contribution per contributor is $75 and over
100 percent of goal is reached (Goal cannot be set lower than previous year’s contribution, unless
extenuating circumstances exist. Explanation must be given by the agency director
*In the event of a tie, the highest per capita will be the tie breaker
Trophies will be awarded to the winning agencies in each of the following groups:
Level V (Super Agency)
Level IV (Large Agency)
Level III (Medium Agency)
Level II (Small Agency)
Level I
Over 500 Employees
100-500 Employees
26-99 Employees
11-25 Employees
1-10 Employees
CFC
Employee Recognized Giving Levels
Leadership Giving Levels
The Builders Society, annual gifts of $5,000 and above
Feather Society, annual gifts of $1,000 – 4,999
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Gold Feather, $3,500 – 4,999
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Silver Feather, $2,000 – 3,499
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Red Feather, $1,000 – 1,999
Fairshare 1 hours pay per month
All Contributors receive a CFC pen
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Coordinator Campaign Supply List
Coordinator Name ________________________
Date_____
Agency Name_____________________________
# of employees_______
# of Pledge Cards needed ____________________
# of Charity Brochures ______________________
# of Posters needed_________________________
# of Envelopes needed ______________________
Coordinator signature _______________________________________________
Loaned Executive Signature___________________________________________