2019 Giving Guide the power of giving This giving guide provided thanks to our partner: the power of giving The State Employees Combined Campaign Dear Fellow State Employees, (SECC) was created to offer North Carolina state Thanks to your generosity over the years, employees a convenient, the SECC has become a powerful force for efficient, and trusted way to making a difference! Since the campaign began, state employee donors like you support local, national, and have contributed more than $110 million to international charities. More charities across our state, nation, and world. than almost 900 charities That’s powerful! are eligible for contributions More importantly, the SECC’s “power of in the 2019 campaign. giving” allows each one of us to make a significant difference for causes we care The POWER OF GIVING about personally. When you contribute represents the impact to the SECC your donation joins other state employee donations to become on the causes you care a larger, more powerful gift. Together, about. Every contribution state employees have helped hundreds of has the POWER to make a charities successfully achieve their missions difference! through the SECC. It is truly an honor to be part of such a To search charities by dedicated, caring community of donors. keyword and read about their work, visit We’re proud to serve as your 2019 SECC Co-Chairs. We are energized by your generosity, the enthusiasm of our fellow SECC volunteers, ncsecc.org. and the powerful impact we’ve all made throughout the years. We ADDRESS look forward to accomplishing great things again this year! State Employees We invite you to use your personal Power of Giving to support a Combined Campaign cause that is important to you. Almost 900 charities are participating 1130 Kildaire Farm Road in the 2019 SECC. Won’t you consider making a pledge or donation Suite 105 this year? Cary, NC 27511 With Gratitude, Office: 919-821-2886 Fax: 919-234-4662 ncsecc.org Christy R. Agner Mark B. Edwards Deputy Secretary Deputy Secretary Dept. of Administration Dept. of Administration 2019 SECC Co-Chair 2019 SECC Co-Chair 2 2019 Giving Guide North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign www.ncsecc.org www.ncsecc.org North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign 2019 Giving Guide 3 Top reasons to give Did You through the SECC . Know? It’s Easy and Convenient State employees have Simply complete a pledge form or pledge online (ePledge) during donated more than the campaign months of August to November. $110 million since 1985. (Universities run through December 31.) The 2018 campaign It’s More Powerful raised $3,440,574. Payroll deductions allow you to make small payments from each paycheck, making it easier to afford a more generous gift. No state monies Quality and Choice are used to run the Charities must apply annually and meet stringent eligibility campaign. requirements to be included in the campaign. We’re on Facebook Volunteers work together to plan and implement the campaign and Twitter. Follow us helping keep costs very low. for campaign updates and information. You can donate through payroll deduction, cash, check, credit card, or stock transfer. Share your photos and campaign events using #seccpowerofgiving 2 2019 Giving Guide North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign www.ncsecc.org www.ncsecc.org North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign 2019 Giving Guide 3 Frequently Asked Questions Who can contribute? All state employees and retirees are eligible to participate. If you do not have access to payroll deduction you may give by cash, check, credit card, or stock transfer gift. Are my contributions tax-deductible? Yes. Keep a copy of your pledge form or print your ePledge confirmation email. You may need additional documentation to support your contribution depending on the amount you pledge. Consult your accountant or tax advisor for more information. What is the duration of my payroll deduction and when does it begin? Deductions begin January 2020 and continue through December 2020. What happens to my contribution if I don’t designate a specific charity? The SECC’s rules specify that all undesignated gifts be proportionately distributed to those charities receiving designations. For example, if Charity A receives 5% of designated pledges, then Charity A will also receive 5% of undesignated pledges. Is there a minimum donation to designate a charity? Yes. The minimum donation to designate your gift to a charity is $10. If you donate less, your contribution will be undesignated. How is my personal information shared? Only the information you provide (name, email and/or address and amount pledged) is shared with your designated charity or charities. You may remain anonymous (opt-out) by checking the box found on the pledge card or ePledge site. What is the administration cost of the campaign? The SECC’s low administrative cost (12% of the prior year’s campaign) is a lower percentage than most charities spend on fundraising and administrative costs themselves. 4 2019 Giving Guide North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign www.ncsecc.org www.ncsecc.org North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign 2019 Giving Guide 5 Not sure which charity to choose? Here are 3 steps to help you find the power of your giving Your donation to a cause that’s important to you is your personal Power of Giving! Start by asking yourself, “What’s important to Don’t see your me?” favorite charity listed? Think about people in your life, your hobbies Try searching online at and interests, and things you would like to ncsecc.org change or are concerned about. If your favorite charity Review the Charity Listing on the following isn’t on this year’s pages or visit NCSECC.org and search by type campaign list, encourage of service to find charities that match your them to apply for the interests. 2020 Campaign. You can review charity descriptions by visiting Application materials for NCSECC.org or the charity’s website to learn 2020 will be available in more. November 2019. Charities can learn more about the Select your charity and fill out your pledge application process and form or pledge online (ePledge). requirements under SECC Charities on the Regular payroll deduction is a great way to SECC website increase the power of your giving without (ncsecc.org). putting too big of a dent in your wallet at one time. 4 2019 Giving Guide North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign www.ncsecc.org www.ncsecc.org North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign 2019 Giving Guide 5 A Charities Listed in Alphabetical Order Charities Listed in Alphabetical Order Charities may apply to the SECC independently or as members of a federation. A federation is a group of charitable organizations that apply to the Campaign as a group. The federations listed below provide guidance and support to their affiliated member charities. For a complete list of independent charities and charities belonging to each federation, visit ncsecc.org. • America’s Best Charities • NC Partnership for Children - Smart Start • America’s Charities • Neighbor to Nation • Community Health Charities of NC • United Arts Council of Raleigh & • EarthShare NC Wake County • Global Impact • United Way of North Carolina (includes • NC Agricultural Foundation all NC United Ways) 1571 2nd Chance Pet Adoptions 5093 Air Force Assoc. 1622 American Civil Liberties Union 6009 4-H Development Fund, NC 5127 Air Warrior Courage Fndn. Fndn. 6029 4-H Livestock Endowment, 1470-018 Albemarle Alliance for 1910 American Cleft Palate - DeBrew Family Children & Families Craniofacial Assoc. 6022 4-H Program, Bladen Co. 1470-001 Albemarle Hopeline 1506 American Comm. for Weizmann Inst. of Science 6001 4-H Program, Chatham Co. 1973 Alex's Lemonade Stand Fndn. 2486 American Council of the Blind 6018 4-H Program, Mitchell Co. 4038 All God's Children Int'l. 1523 American Dance Festival 6027 4-H Program, Moore Co. 1842 All Souls Counseling Ctr. 2457 American Family Radio 1903 82nd Airborne Div. Assoc. 2919 Alley Cat Allies Ed. Fund 2920 American Fndn. for Children 5077 Alley Cat Rescue with AIDS 2533 A Helping Hand 2477 Alliance Defending Freedom 2440 American Fndn. for Suicide 2990 Abandoned Children's Fund 2323 Alliance for Children, Union Prevention 1991 Abused Children's Fund Co. 3856 American Heart Assoc., Mid 1301 Accion International 2987 Alopecia Areata Fndn., Nat'l Atlantic 3914 Aces for Autism 1031 ALS Association, NC Chapter 2921 American Indian College 1351 Action Against Hunger 1056 Alzheimer's Assoc., Eastern Fund 5051 Acton Inst. for the Study of NC 5109 American Indian Youth Religion & Liberty 1041 Alzheimer's Assoc., Western Running Strong 1902 Adoptable Children, North NC 1303 American Jewish World American Council 1603 Alzheimer's Disease Rsrch., Service 1422-001 Adult Center for Enrichment Brightfocus Fndn. 2922 American Kennel Club, Canine Health Fndn. 1167 African Wildlife Fndn. 1922 Alzheimer's Disease Rsrch., Cure Alzheimer's Fund 1005 American Kidney Fund 5000 Aid for African Catholic Missions 2911 Alzheimer's Fndn. of America 1006 American Lung Assoc. 2969 Aid For Starving Children 2046 Alzheimer's Rsrch. & 1372 American Near East Refugee Prevention Fndn. Aid 2075 Aid for Trash Dump Children - An UNForgotten Fund 1998 Alzheimer's Rsrch. Fndn., 3834 American Red Cross, Eastern Fisher Ctr. NC 1013 AIDS Rsrch. Fndn. (amfAR) 1974 American Assoc. for Cancer 3835 American Red Cross, Gtr. 2979 AIDS Vaccine Initiative, Int'l. Rsrch. Carolinas 5017 American Assoc. of 1413-002 American Red Cross, Suicidology