1. SERVING our COUNTRY SUPPORTING our COMMUNITY It’s who we are. It’s what we do. 2014 Coastal Georgia Combined Federal Campaign

2. Thank you!  Thank you for your past and future contributions to the campaign. Through your generosity, non-profit organizations across the nation and around the world have the funds they need to support those in need and improve the lives of countless others. 2

3. What is the CFC?  The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with almost 200 CFCs throughout the country and overseas.  The CFC provides an authorized platform through which federal employees may contribute to charitable organizations  Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season (September 1 st to December 15 th ) support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. 3

4. Coastal Georgia CFC  The Coastal Georgia CFC raised more than $477,000 in 2013 to support charities that provide life-enriching and life-saving programs for people and communities locally, across the nation, and around the world.  100 local charities are participating in the 2014 CFC, in addition to nearly 2,400 national and international organizations.  Our campaign includes all federal agencies located in a 17 county territory. Agencies include US Army, Postal Service, Federal Civilian, and other DoD. 4

5. Inclusion in the CFC  Every non-profit organization wishing to be included in the CFC Charity List must complete an application and be approved by a committee of federal employees  Application criteria include: Demonstration of health/human welfare benefit Description of services rendered Proof of 501(c)(3) status IRS Form 990 Audited Financial Statements (if applicable) 5

6. History of the CFC 6  Prior to the 1950's, on-the-job fundraising in the federal workplace was an uncontrolled free-for-all  In 1961 President Kennedy signed an executive order creating “combined” campaigns to uniform and streamline the process for solicitation of charitable donations  By 1964 there was a favorable response to the program; in some cities as much as a 120% increase in participation  By 1971 all campaigns had become "combined." President Nixon announced on March 3, 1971, that the CFC would be the uniform fundraising method for the federal service

7.  Today there are over 20,000 charities participating in the CFC worldwide  Since its creation in 1961 the CFC has raised over $7 billion for charities  The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) implements campaign rules and regulations and oversees the program  New approaches and technologies continue to be created to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the campaign  CFC Directors and staff members across the country meet to train, discuss best practices, and share techniques in an annual conference 7 The CFC Today

8. How to donate to the CFC These are the options for donating to the CFC. Employees can search for charities in the 2014 Charity Brochure or at www.cfccoastalga.org Paper Pledge Form Donor completes a paper pledge form and turns in to the keyworker  Payroll Deduction  Cash or Check Online Giving Donor visits www.cfccoastalga.org, logs in or registers, then follows step-by-step instructions  Payroll Deduction  Credit/Debit Card  Universal Giving Donors can chose as many charities as they’d like to contribute to 8

9. How to fill out paper pledge form 9 Amount Deducted Per Pay Period One-time Amount Total Annual Amount Total Annual Amount CFC Code Social Security # (Only if Payroll Deduction) Optional Release of Donor Info Signature if Payroll Deduction Appreciation Award Level Donor Info Complete your pledge form and turn it in to your keyworker

10. How to pledge online Click Here! www.cfccoastalga.org 10

11. How to pledge online (cont.) Log in Register 11 Complete your online pledge then let your keyworker know you donated!

12. Frequently Asked Questions  Is there a minimum donation? Yes. Payroll minimum = $1 per pay period; Credit Card = $5  Who should I make my check payable to? Coastal Georgia CFC  Will a charity receive more money if I give to them directly? Not typically. It costs approximately 8% to raise and process a CFC donation; average charitable fundraising costs are higher than that  Is there a limit to how many charities I can support? No. Donors can pledge to as many organizations as they wish to  What is the relationship between United Way and the CFC? United Way of the Coastal Empire is the Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO) for the Coastal Georgia CFC. Acting as fiscal agent, United Way covers the upfront campaign costs, which are later reimbursed, and supports, sponsors, and oversees local CFC operations. United Way is also a participating charity; CFC Code 89347. 12

13. Important Dates  2014 CFC Campaign Period September 1 st – December 15 th  Downtown United Way/ CFC Kickoff Thursday, September 4 rd,11:45a-1p  Ft. Stewart CFC Charity Fair Kickoff Tuesday, September 16 th, 11a-1p Jordan Gym  Hunter Army Airfield CFC Kickoff Thursday, September 18 th, 11a-1p Tominac Fitness Center 13

14. Contact Information SFC Darren Lewis SGT Rob Best SGT Chris Avevedo 912-651-7784 912-651-7793 912-651-7795 cfc.lewisdarren@gmail.com cfc.best@gmail.com cfc.acevedo@gmail.com CFC Staff: CFC Loaned Associates: Katie Guardino Director 912-651-7717 kguardino@uwce.org Meosha Scott Coordinator 912-651-7708 mscott@uwce.org www.cfccoastalga.org 14

15. 2014 Coastal Georgia CFC 1 September – 15 December Thank you!