CFD Basics Started in 1984 Became state law in 2003 Moved to Office of the Secretary of State in 2010 An official part of state business Washington State Combined Fund Drive2015 Local Coordinator Training

Facts and Figures Raised $120 million since 1984 $5.2 million in 2014 One of only four states that give more than $5 million annually Over 4,000 member charities Washington State Combined Fund Drive2015 Local Coordinator Training

MONTHLY Employee selects a charity, start date and amount Donation runs until employee cancels or separates from state government ONE-TIME Employee selects a charity, pay date and amount Donation is taken out on specified date LIMITED-TIME Employee selects a charity, start and end date and amount Donation is taken from each paycheck during specified time

CASH Follow all cash handling procedures Deposit into agency CFD account within 24 hours CHECKS/MONEY ORDERS Check must be made out to CFD Donor can fill out an individual paper contribution form or volunteer can send checks in a group to CFD office CREDIT CARD Register your event with the CFD office Must be treated as a standard fundraiser transfer in CFD system

SEARCH The CFD has multiple ways for a donor to search for volunteer opportunities in their area. LOG Donors can log volunteer hours with any CFD member charity through the search engine or their donation account. GET RECOGNIZED Agencies will be rewarded for logging the most volunteer hours at CFD recognition events.

Benefits to Charity It’s FREE to join!!! Reduces administrative cost Helps charities plan their budgets for the year to come Access to thousands of potential donors Washington State Combined Fund Drive2015 Local Coordinator Training

Benefits to Charity What it takes to make a buck The average cost per service it takes to make $1.00 for charity In 2014, CFD member charities received 95 cents of every dollar pledged to them. Washington State Combined Fund Drive2015 Local Coordinator Training

Benefits to Donors It’s easy It’s safe It’s your choice It’s tax deductible Anonymity Washington State Combined Fund Drive2015 Local Coordinator Training

3-8% $.50 per transaction fee $500 per keyword $2,000 annual flat rate $1,000 set up fee 4-7% Up to $20 to process individual checks

CFD NON-SPECIFIED FUND Payroll Contribution Agency Fundraisers Corporate Donations Interest Earned OPERATIONAL EXPENSES If there is money left, the remaining funds are disbursed to member charities If costs remain, administrative fee is charged to member charities Washington State Combined Fund Drive2015 Local Coordinator Training