2010 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN “iCare”

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

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

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 66 th largest campaign out of 226

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

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! UNIT KEY PERSON

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

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

Don’t forget to thank your donors!

Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary. - Margaret Cousins

PLEDGE COLLECTION AND REPORTING PROCESS

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

PAYMENT OPTIONS ONLY cash or check contributions from Reservists, National Guard, or Contractors – continual problem area

2010 PLEDGE CARD

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

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

KEYPERSON REPORT Electronic version will be ed and printed copy is in your folder for copying Electronic fill-in ensures legible entries of names and numbers

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

BATCH ENVELOPE

IMPORTANT Do not hold money – turn-in continuously Count your money – amounts must match

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

PLEDGE CARD QUIZ

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

CFC 101 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!

UNIT COMPETITION Most Improved Percent Given Commander’s Award (Rotating/Perpetual)

CFC OFFICE Materials 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

CONTACTS UNIT TRAINING/SUPPORT - Mrs. Laura Walker at , INSTALLATION PROJECT OFFICERS – MSG Hasberry SFC Kilgore SFC Cunningham at GARRISON OFFICE – Ginny Basl at or

No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. -Calvin Coolidge