The State of the Combined Federal Campaign in 2014 - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

The State of the Combined Federal Campaign in 2014 - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: The CFC has experienced a significant decline in donations, moving from $283 million in 2009 to $258 million in 2012. The numbers for 2013 will be released in the spring, but there are fears that the decline will continue, delivering a number that’s potentially below $200 million. According to one article, the reasoning behind the drop in donations could be due to the sinking morale within the federal government.

Giving Back While at Work: 32 Percent of Workers Volunteer Through Company Programs | TheLedger.com

Giving Back While at Work: 32 Percent of Workers Volunteer Through Company Programs | TheLedger.com: Such corporate generosity — which can vary from financially supporting employees' own initiatives to get involved to coordinating a company-level volunteering day — is increasing, said Jessica Rodell, an assistant professor of management at the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business.

Steve Delfin, president and CEO of America's Charities, a nonprofit representing 115 national charities, agreed.

Workplace Giving Had a Reboot in 2012 to Meet Changes, Challenges in the Economy - RE:Philanthropy

Workplace Giving Had a Reboot in 2012 to Meet Changes, Challenges in the Economy - RE:Philanthropy: In 2012 there were further signs that the once staid tradition of employees taking part in annual workplace giving campaigns has been upended by digital technology, younger workers with new ideas, and the need for more engagement between employers and employees. Those are the preliminary findings from America’s Charities 2012 Snapshot: Trends and St

Federal Workplace Charity Drive Cuts Goal to 4-Year Low - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Federal Workplace Charity Drive Cuts Goal to 4-Year Low - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Federal Workplace Charity Drive Cuts Goal to 4-Year Low

September 21, 2012, 10:07 am

The Combined Federal Campaign for the Washington, D.C., area is reducing its fundraising goal for 2012, the first such drop in recent memory, according to the Federal Times.

The $62-million target is $2-million below last year’s collection from U.S. government employees based in the Washington area and represents the lowest target since 2008 for the drive, the largest of the regional CFC campaigns.

Employee Engagement and Workplace Giving: Trends and Opportunities | America's Charities

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D.C. Site Aims for Year-Round Workplace Giving - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

D.C. Site Aims for Year-Round Workplace Giving - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: D.C. Site Aims for Year-Round Workplace Giving

February 7, 2012, 10:33 am

A Washington organization that links local businesses and charities has launched a giving Web site designed to extend the traditional workplace giving period and give employees more control over their donations, The Washington Post writes.

Workplace Giving Alliance

Workplace Giving Alliance: n the private sector, the United Way dominates as the primary campaign administrator, setting the rules for solicitation and distribution of donations. In the public sector, each government sets its own rules. Generally, states and municipalities follow the lead of the federal government.

Federations in the Workplace Giving Alliance work primarily in the public sector. While the campaigns are by no means identical, they typically incorporate the features listed below:

Workplace donations make a difference | Statesman Journal | statesmanjournal.com

Workplace donations make a difference | Statesman Journal | statesmanjournal.com: Nowhere is generosity more prevalent than among corporations and organizations in the tri-county region as they host workplace campaigns and provide an opportunity for their employees to engage with the community through giving, volunteering and advocacy. Workplace campaign contributions comprise nearly 75 percent of the total funds raised by the local United Way each year.

Workplace Campaigns Go Hands-on | Philanthropy Matters | The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University

From 2010 Philanthropy Matters Vol 18 Issue 2

Workplace Campaigns Go Hands-on | Philanthropy Matters | The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University: "hen you think of workplace giving campaigns, a gift request form may be the first thing that comes to mind. But workplace campaigns are changing, employing innovative tools and strategies that are sparking engagement and redefining how companies and employees improve their communities."

Penn Current: Latest News: Penn’s Way contributions exceed $1.3 million goal

Penn Current: Latest News: Penn’s Way contributions exceed $1.3 million goal: "Penn’s Way, the University’s annual combined workplace charitable giving campaign, has surpassed its $1.3 million goal for 2011, providing much-needed support to local charitable organizations"

Workplace giving campaign for the arts tally to date: $2.1 million | Dollars & Sense

Workplace giving campaign for the arts tally to date: $2.1 million | Dollars & Sense: "Workplace giving campaign for the arts tally to date: $2.1 million

By Diane Stafford

The fourth annual ArtsKC Fund Campaign missed hitting an ambitious goal but still received $422,845 in pledges from area workers and employers."

United Way's dropped nonprofits scramble to keep programs going - The Denver Post

United Way's dropped nonprofits scramble to keep programs going - The Denver Post: "Some of the 29 nonprofits that were dropped last week from Mile High United Way's direct investment program are struggling to find ways to backfill their budgets.

Some are going after individual donations, and others are signing up with other workplace-giving organizations.

Some programs may have to close down, while others say they expect to make administrative cutbacks.

They all face the big challenge of emergency fundraising in a tough economy."

Corporate giving campaigns adjust to economy, but show signs of recovery -- chicagotribune.com

Corporate giving campaigns adjust to economy, but show signs of recovery -- chicagotribune.com: "Now, as companies wrap up their annual workplace giving campaigns, organizations like Family Rescue are feeling a bit better. Family Rescue was able to rehire seven employees who were laid off this year and, because of an expected uptick in funding, is planning to add two positions.

'Right now things seem to be a little bit more on the upswing,' Scott said."

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From the Nonprofit Times

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Competition is getting fierce in the realm of workplace giving programs. America’s Charities on Wednesday welcomed 21 nonprofits that had been part of the United Way of the National Capital Area into a new program called Community1st. The Chantilly, Va.-based organization has about two dozen charities in similar alliances, Children1st and Health1st."

Holiday charity can help bring a workplace together | delmarvanow.com | The Daily Times

Holiday charity can help bring a workplace together | delmarvanow.com | The Daily Times: "It's the season for giving and, unless you have had a particularly abysmal year, charitable giving can be a productive way to bring your team together. Even if your company has to cut back on its philanthropy, a commitment to community support can be good for everyone involved. It feels good to do good."

Your Career: The spirit of giving at work - Careers- msnbc.com

Your Career: The spirit of giving at work - Careers- msnbc.com: "As charities struggle to keep up with demand, there’s a growing desire among workers thankful to still have jobs to help those who may not be as fortunate. Many are turning to their colleagues for help with their charitable efforts.

While it’s a noble idea to bring the spirit of giving to your workplace, employees walk a fine line when initiating such volunteer and fundraising efforts, experts say."

helenair.com-State employee charitable-giving campaign sets ambitious goal

helenair.com: "Officials are optimistic state workers will open their wallets to the tune of more than $500,000 for the first time this fall when the Montana State Employees’ 2008 Charitable Giving Campaign concludes.

As the only authorized workplace campaign for state workers, the annual campaign raised $446,000 last year, up from just over $300,000 in 2004."

Fund for the Arts raises a record $9 million | courier-journal | The Courier-Journal

Fund for the Arts raises a record $9 million | courier-journal | The Courier-Journal: "Louisville's Fund for the Arts has raised a record amount of money during its 2008 campaign, spurred by major jumps in gifts to match new and increased donations, and from a continuing rise in employee-workplace giving."