2015 Southwest North Dakota Combined Federal Campaign The CFC Represents 7 Counties BILLINGS * STARK * MERCER * MORTON BILLINGSBURLEIGH * * STARKKIDDER * *STUTSMAN MERCER MORTON * BURLEIGH KIDDER * STUTSMAN Dear Fellow Federal Employee: It is that time of year again when we are given an opportunity to consider a monetary donation to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Federal employees have the opportunity to donate to those less fortunate through the CFC. There are people all over the country who have lost their jobs or in need of extra help. The CFC is the only authorized solicitation of employees in the federal workplace on behalf of charitable organizations, and you decide where your donation should go. You can make a one-time cash or check donation, or use the payroll deduction method. The payroll deduction is quick, easy, and the sacrifice of giving is spread out over the entire year. Please consider giving even small amounts to a charity of your choice, we only ask once a year. ...THANK YOU... Local Federal Coordinating Committee Southwest North Dakota Combined Federal Campaign 2014 Southwestern North Dakota CFC Hero Club The Southwestern North Dakota Combined Federal Campaign Hero Club recognizes individuals who provide exceptional leadership in charitable giving in CFC. You become a Hero Club member by making a contribution that reaches a designated level. 24 Karat ($5,000 and above) Platinum ($2,500 to $4,999) FAA, Airport District Office Gold ($1,000 to $2,499) USDA Forest Services US District Court Social Security Administration Transportation Security Administration Western Area Power Administration US Fish & Wildlife Service Bismarck FAA, Airport District Office Natural Resources Conservation Service Department of Labor- Office of Apprenticeship Silver ($500 to $999) Social Security Administration National Weather Service Federal Highway Administration Federal Highway Administration- North Dakota Division FAA, Airport District Office Bronze ($300 to $499) USDA Forest Services Surgeon’s Office/State Medical Office Western Area Power Administration Natural Resources Conservation Service HOW TO FILL OUT YOUR CFC PLEDGE CARD PLEASE USE BALL POINT PEN AND PRESS FIRMLY Total gift for military members is the amount of Total gift for civilian employees is the amount of your cash gift OR the total of your payroll deduction your cash gift OR the total of your payroll for the year 2012. deductions for the year 2012. For gifts by cash and check no signature is required To compute your total payroll deduction gift To compute your total payroll deduction gift unless you wish to designate all or part of your gift. multiply your authorized deduction per pay period multiply your authorized deduction per pay period Make check payable to Combined Federal by 12. by 26. Campaign. You must indicate if you wish to have Agency numbers are provided in the The total annual amount you wish to Be sure to sign and date your payroll your name/home address or e-mail CFC BROCHURE. All numbers have designate to the agency should be deduction authorization. The released to the agencies that you five digits. written in the box next to the agency deductions you authorize are for the have designated, by signing the form. number. calendar year 2012. TOP 5 COMMON ERRORS: Illegible: If it is unreadable, the pledge may not be processed correctly. Please make sure your name is readable and your payroll and Social Security numbers are correct. Include your work phone number should there be a problem with your designation. Monthly Gift listed as Annual Amount: When specifying your gift to each agency fill in the ANNUAL AMOUNT. Designations to an invalid agency code: Pledges can only be made to agencies listed in this region’s brochure. The “Information Release” box is filled in, but the home or e-mail address is not filled in: This section must be completely filled out. Form isn’t signed: Payroll deduction can not be authorized if the form isn’t signed. …to support and to promote philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all Federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. 2015 LFCC (Local Federal Coordinating Committee) Local Federal Coordinating Committee makes the decisions regarding the conduct of the Southwestern North Dakota Combined Federal Campaign, within the provisions and policies established by Office of Personnel Management. The LFCC is composed of the following Federal employees. Thank You for Your Leadership and Assistance! Babete Anderson USDA Forest Service-Dakota Prairie Grasslands Wade Bott Natural Resource Conservation Service Kylie Kytor G4-National Guard Amanda Goldstein Missouri River Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office Tracy Gronowski USPS Federal agencies are encouraged to be represented on this committee. New members are welcome. Contact MSA United Way – [email protected] to learn more about the LFCC. 2015 CFC Charity List Table of Contents International Section 1. Global Impact 2. Child Aid International 3. Build a Better World 4. Charity Without Borders 5. International Independent Organizations 6. Jewish Aid Worldwide 7. Aid for Africa 8. Haiti Aid Local Section Order determined by a random drawing conducted at local level. National/International Section 1. Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America 2. Arts Federation 3. Health First – America’s Charities 4. Educate America! 5. Catholic Service Organizations of America 6. Christian Aid USA 7. Charities Under 5% Overhead 8. Children’s Charities of America 9. Christian Service Charities 10. Sports Charities USA - Supporting Youth, Disabled and National Team Athletics Federation and Member Organizations 11. Mental Health and Addiction Network 12. Child Aid USA 13. Diabetes Charities of America 14. Community Health Charities 15. Animal Charities of America 16. Women, Children & Family service Charities of America 17. Medical Research Charities 18. Christian Children’s Charities 19. Military and Civilians United for Peace 20. Family and Health Charities 21. Wild Animals Worldwide 22. Military Support Groups of America 23. United Service Organizations 24. Health & Medical Research Charities of America 25. Children First – America’s Charities 26. National Black Federation of Charities Page 7 of 61 27. American Red Cross 28. America’s Charities 29. Jewish Charities of America 30. Hispanic & Latino Charities in the U.S. and the Americas 31. Christian Charities USA 32. Charities Under 1% Overhead 33. Children’s Medical & Research Charities of America 34. EarthShare 35. National/International Independent Organizations 36. Conservation & Preservation Charities of America 37. Unique and Noteworthy Charities of America 38. CancerCURE of America: Care, Understand, Research and End 39. Military Family &Veterans Service Organizations of America 40. Human Service Charities of America Page 8 of 61 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) The mission of the CFC is to support and to promote philanthropy through a voluntary program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all Federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. What is the CFC? which serves as a “Board of Directors” for the local campaign. The LFCC is comprised The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is of Federal employees and representatives the only authorized solicitation of Federal of labor unions and is responsible for the employees in their workplaces on behalf of oversight of the local CFC. In conformance approved charitable organizations. with CFC regulations and policies, the LFCC The CFC began in the early 1960’s to makes admission determinations for local coordinate the fundraising efforts of various charities and selects a Principal Combined charitable organizations so that the Federal Fund Organization (PCFO) to administer the donor would only be solicited once in the day-to-day operations of the campaign and workplace and have the opportunity to to serve as its fiscal agent. make charitable contributions through The Office of Personnel Management payroll deduction. (OPM) regulates the CFC and provides Federal employees continue to make the guidance and oversight to the local CFC the largest and most successful campaigns (LFCCs and PCFOs). workplace philanthropic fundraiser in the Public Accountability world. Continuing a long-standing tradition of selfless giving, in 2012, Federal OPM is accountable for assuring Federal employees raised over $258 million dollars employees that their designations are for charitable causes around the world. honored and distributed to the charitable organizations of their choice. OPM achieves Structure of the CFC this in several ways: The CFC is made up of 165 local campaigns (1) OPM maintains eligibility and public that organize the annual fund raising effort accountability criteria that all in Federal workplaces in the United States participating CFC charities must and abroad. meet. For details, see CFC Regulations in 5 CFR Part 950 at http://www.opm.gov/combined- federal-campaign/reference-materials/. Each local campaign is managed by a Local (2) On an annual basis OPM makes Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC), admission decisions for all national Page 9 of 61 and international charity applicants The EIN, AFR, and the Service Categories are and resolves local charity admission included to help you identify organizations appeals. that meet your interests and performance (3) OPM sets strict requirements and standards. provides on-going guidance for the