Coordinator and

Keyworker Toolkit

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank You ............................................................................................ 3

2020 LARC Campaign Managers ...................................................... 4

Brief Overview of the SCC ................................................................. 5

Coordinator and Keyworker Responsibilities ................................ 6

8 Steps to Success… ........................................................................... 7

Tips for Solicitations ........................................................................... 9

How to fill out your Pledge Form .................................................. 12

Group Solicitation ............................................................................ 13

Tips to Remember ............................................................................ 14

Campaign Planning Checklist ......................................................... 15

Sample Email from Coordinator or Department Head .............. 17

Sample Letter from Director or Commissioner ........................... 18

Donor Reward Card Listing ............................................................. 19

Request for a Speaker ..................................................................... 20

2019 State Combined Campaign Department Totals ................ 21

2020 State Combined Campaign Goals ........................................ 27

Bright Ideas.........................................................................................33

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Thank you for serving as a volunteer for the State Combined Campaign. You are the most important part of this annual fund-raising effort. Your support and enthusiasm will be essential to inspiring others to participate so we may make life a little brighter for many of those less fortunate. Through your eyes, your fellow employees will see the value of the agencies supported, as well as the people who receive help. This training will help you accomplish this most important mission. Thank you for being a volunteer in this year’s campaign.

Remember, every person and every dollar makes a difference!

A Word about Payroll Deduction

All state employees are eligible to make contributions to the State Combined Campaign through payroll deduction. Since payroll deduction has been made available, a growing number of employees have taken advantage of this easy way of giving. This has resulted in an increase in contributions. Payroll deduction allows state employees to give a little every month. By spreading the gift over the entire year, a small monthly gift can result in a large annual donation. Explain it this way: “It’s a gift you’ll never miss, that someone else will never forget.”

Contact Info State Combined Campaign

8 Commerce Street, Suite 1140, Montgomery, AL 36104 phone: 334. 269.4505 fax: 334.269.4410

website: www.statecombinedcampaign.org

Staff: Becky Wilburn Booker, Executive Director Email: bbooker@unitedwaysal.org Sharilyn Hamer, Office Manager/Campaign Associate Email: shamer@unitedwaysal.org Kathy Beatty, Campaign Associate Email: kbeatty@unitedwaysal.org

Thank you!

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LARC Campaign Managers

LARC 1 – Northwest Alabama (Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Marion)

Mr. Niles Floyd (256) 764-5892 Email: niles@uwshoals.org

United Way of Northwest Alabama, 118 E. Mobile St, Suite 300, Florence, AL 35631

LARC 2 – North Central Alabama (Cullman, Lawrence, Limestone, Marshall, Morgan, Winston)

Ms. Brooke Rawlins (256) 353-6643 Email: brawlins@uwmcal.org

United Way of Morgan Co, 115 1st Avenue NE, PO Box 1058, Decatur, AL 35601

LARC 3 – Jackson & Madison Counties

Ms. Cynthia Robinson (256) 518-8209 Email: Cynthia.robinson@uwmadisoncounty.org

United Way of Madison Co, 701 Andrew Jackson Way NE, Huntsville, AL 35801

LARC 4 – West Alabama (Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa)

Ms. Monique Scott (205) 345-6640 Email: monique@uwwa.org

United Way of West Alabama, PO Box 2291, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2291

LARC 5 – Central Alabama (Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Walker)

Ms. Katy Galloway (205) 458-2010 Email: kgalloway@uwca.org

United Way of Central Alabama, 3600 8th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35222

LARC 6 - Etowah County

Ms. Christi Mayo (256) 547-2581 Email: cmayo@uwoec.org

United Way of Etowah County, 235 College Street, Gadsden, AL 35901

LARC 8 – East Central Alabama (Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, DeKalb, Randolph, Talladega)

Mr. David Gilmore (256) 236-8229 Email: dgilmore@uweca.org

United Way of East Central Alabama, PO Box 1122 or 1505 Wilmer Avenue,

Anniston, AL 36201

LARC 10 – South Central Alabama (Autauga, Bullock, Butler, Chambers, Chilton, Coosa, Crenshaw, Dallas, Elmore, Lee,

Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Russell, Tallapoosa, and Wilcox Cos.) and Statewide

Ms. Becky Booker (334) 269-4505 Email: bbooker@unitedwaysal.org

Ms. Sharilyn Hamer (334) 694-7012 Email: shamer@unitedwaysal.org

United Ways of Alabama, 8 Commerce Street, Suite 1140, Montgomery, AL 36104

LARC 11- Southwest Alabama (Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, Washington)

Ms. Justine Herlihy (251) 431-0134 Email: jherlihy@uwswa.org

Ms. Leslie Schraeder (251) 431-0101 Email: lschraeder@uwswa.org

United Way of Southwest Alabama, 218 Saint Francis Street, Mobile, AL 36602

LARC 12 - Wiregrass Area (Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston)

Ms. Taylor Wheeler (334) 792-9661 Email: taylor@wuw.org

Wiregrass United Way, 304 North Foster Street, Dothan, AL 36303

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Brief Overview of the SCC In 1991, the Alabama Legislature enacted the Alabama State Employee Combined Charitable Campaign (Act No. 91-561) providing Alabama state employees the opportunity to contribute to a multitude of charities through the convenience of payroll deduction. This single convenient channel allows state employees to support their charity of choice while minimizing workplace disruption and administrative cost to Alabama taxpayers. The State Combined Campaign, or SCC, is a once-a-year, on-the-job charitable solicitation of state employees. The campaign permits state employees to give monetary support to qualified human health, welfare and human care service charities recognized by the Internal Revenue Service under 26U.S.C.501(c)(3). The SCC is the only authorized payroll deduction charitable fundraising effort for state employees. The SCC supports the work of approved charitable agencies and organizations. These agencies fight disease, make life more meaningful for the young and aged, assist the impoverished, and help people become economically self-sufficient. Oversight of the campaign is provided by a Steering Committee composed of a Chair, appointed by the Governor, and six other members representing all three branches of state government. Local organization and administration are accomplished through 10 Local Agency Review Committees (LARCs) comprised of state employees throughout Alabama. Local Campaign Managers support LARCs. This ensures local input from agency review to distribution of funds and other campaign procedures. The Law permits the use of time during the workday throughout the campaign period for volunteers to participate in the SCC, with the approval of the department head. The Statewide Campaign Manager’s office remits designated agency contributions to the appropriate organizations. Undesignated funds are distributed among the participating agencies in the same percentage as designated funds.

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The Campaign Coordinator and Keyworker Responsibilities The Campaign Coordinator is a very important position which provides leadership, direction and enthusiasm for your organization’s campaign. The Keyworker role mirrors the Coordinator role at a Division or Section level. Primary responsibilities are outlined below. Responsibilities Prior to the Campaign: • Create a winning team by recruiting others to help make your campaign a success; • Attend Coordinator Training; • Develop your plan, including budget, theme, and events to support your campaign; • Establish a campaign timeline; • Communicate with your local SCC Campaign Manager regarding your strategies to meet your goals. Responsibilities During the Campaign: • Consult with your SCC Campaign Manager/Statewide Campaign Manager to receive guidance and all

necessary materials for your campaign; • Conduct Leadership Campaign to include events or face to face (may be virtual) solicitation as needed; • Campaign Kick-off & special events may look very different – think outside of the box; • Hold employee meetings (virtually); tell the SCC story, show available videos, and ask for pledge; • Make sure everyone is offered the opportunity to give, fills out form correctly and turns it in. Responsibilities After the Campaign: • Make sure all pledge information is reported completely and correctly to SCC Statewide Campaign

Manager (SCC SCM) • Turn in campaign results to SCC SCM accurately & promptly; • Implement THANK YOU portion of campaign; • Organize information for next year’s campaign team. SCC SCM will offer additional training sessions for Keyworkers. The meetings will be virtual offering insight into the 2020 Campaign and for ideas sharing. Contact SCC SCM office for additional details.

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8 Steps to Success STEP #1: GET STARTED Attend State Combined Campaign’s Campaign Coordinator training.

• Learn the importance of State Combined Campaign

• Review State Combined Campaign materials

• Call/Meet with your State Combined Campaign representative (State Combined Campaign Manager and/or Loaned Executive)

STEP #2 ENLIST SOME HELP This task is much easier and more fun when you involve others.

• Ask your Commissioner/Director to support the recruitment of Keyworkers to work with you.

• Recruit a Keyworkers representing all the divisions and/or sections in your organization.

• Your Commissioner’s/Director’s enthusiasm can be contagious. Ask him or her to write a personal letter/email of support to send to all employees.

STEP #3: ANALYZE CAMPAIGNS AND SET A GOAL You will be assigned a goal by the SCC Campaign Manager based on your organization’s size and the overall statewide goal. Setting a realistic campaign goal can motivate and encourage participation. Talk with last year’s Campaign Coordinator. Find out what worked and what didn’t work during last year’s campaign. You can also talk with your State Combined Campaign representative who is a good resource during campaign analysis and goal setting.

Look at past results, keeping in mind:

• The number of contributors

• The total amount raised

• The participation rate Based on what you find, consider setting goals for:

• Total dollars to raise

• Percent of employee participation

• Average gift

STEP #4: DECIDE ON SOLICITATION STYLE (This may look different for 2020 and may need to be virtual) Decide on the best method of approaching fellow employees – group, individual or both.

• Group Solicitation: Employees are brought together to hear the State Combined Campaign message and are then asked to fill out their pledge forms at the end of the presentation. Group solicitation allows for efficient use of time, and because employees hear a uniform message, less follow-up is required.

• Individual Solicitation: This is a one-on-one ask to an employee for a gift. This style involves more employees but personalizes the campaign and offers you a greater opportunity to answer individual questions.

• Both: Hold one group meeting or a series of group meetings and use the one-on-one solicitation to follow-up with those who couldn’t attend a group session.

STEP #5: PROMOTE YOUR CAMPAIGN By promoting your campaign, you will be encouraging others to get involved.

• Use employee newsletters, e-mail and other in-house communication tools – weekly.

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• Use State Combined Campaign posters and brochures to build awareness of the upcoming campaign. If you need additional materials, please let the SCC Campaign Manager’s office know! (May be digital version that is emailed or on a web page.)

• Increase employee awareness by creating competition between departments. Prizes and incentives can also create interest. Talk to the SCC Campaign Manager to brainstorm on what might work in your organization.

STEP #6: EDUCATE

• Use agency video and virtual speakers to show how State Combined Campaign dollars are at work.

• Visit www.statecombinedcampaign.org for additional tools and information.

• Schedule your virtual speakers soon! STEP #7: CONDUCT THE CAMPAIGN

Schedule a short, intensive campaign. Short campaigns keep the momentum and enthusiasm high. A shorter campaign has proven to be the most effective. The SCC officially ends on December 31st.

• Make a gift yourself. It is easier to ask others to give when you are giving.

• Use personalized pledge forms, when possible, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to contribute.

• Get help from payroll, data processing and department heads.

• Conduct an employee kickoff celebration.

• Use an agency video(s) in your meeting(s) to make employees aware of the services provided locally.

• Make sure every employee is asked to give. Don’t forget employees who work off-site, travel extensively, or are on alternate shifts.

STEP #8: REPORT RESULTS It is very important to report results to State Combined Campaign as soon as possible. For large departments/agencies weekly reports are recommended, with a final report following the completion of your campaign. Call your State Combined Campaign representative if you have questions.

• Weekly partial reports allow State Combined Campaign to cash personal checks in a timely fashion. o If you are using PDF pledge forms rather than paper forms, make sure there is a way for

employees to send their checks into you or the bank verified receipt where they deposited it into the Regions or Renasant bank account.

• Make sure all pledge forms are returned and accounted for.

• Forward copies of all payroll deduction forms to your organization’s payroll department.

• Summarize all campaign information on the Report Envelope. Enclose cash, checks and copies (white and yellow) of all pledge forms.

• Remember to tell everyone “THANK YOU!”

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TIPS FOR SOLICITATION (May be virtual in 2020)

1. Meet with your State Combined Campaign representative (State Combined Campaign staff or loaned executive) to review the details for your group meetings, including the agenda, speakers—both from inside and outside your organization—and the logistics. Be sure to include your Commissioner/Director or other senior organization executive on the agenda.

2. Choose and appropriate meeting time. Publicize group meetings well in advance and send reminders to employees. Remember to use your organization’s established communication channels.

3. Use the State Combined Campaign Talking Points (available from your State Combined Campaign representative) to help with basic information.

4. Use incentives to encourage employees to get involved. Food and door prizes are great for getting people to come to meetings and time off is a great incentive for gift giving.

NO COST/LOW COST INCENTIVES (Some may not apply in 2020 depending on COVID-19 and safer at home orders)

• The #1 incentive is(are) casual day(s). Discuss options with Commissioner/Director.

• You can solicit local businesses for items for the State Combined Campaign. Ask the State Combined Campaign Manager how.

• State Combined Campaign has a limited supply of no cost items.

• Ask other employees to donate items or services to give away.

• Kickoff Event (virtual). A kickoff event is a terrific way to announce the start of your campaign and to generate enthusiasm. Include a speaker from a local charity. Ask your agency head to host the event. Have the management team attend and make their donation.

• Prize Drawings. Hold drawings during your campaign to encourage employees to turn in their pledge cards.

VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING • What is a virtual event?

• An online-only event with attendees that connect remotely from wherever they are, instead of gathering in person. These types of events can also take place over the course of a few days, rather than on a single day, which can make them much more convenient for your supporters.

• How to host an online event or virtual fundraiser? Two things: o A well-branded campaign page that includes information about the event where supporters can

fundraise, donate and interact. o A great communications strategy that drives traffic to your campaign page and keeps

supporters engaged throughout the event. (KEY POINT)

BENEFITS OF VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING: • Audience reach-You can expand your audience beyond only people who can attend your events in

person and participation can be greater than in-person events. (anyone can participate from anywhere, at any time & at their convenience)

• Planning-Online events are easy to plan and execute, because they aren’t as logistically complex as physical events.

• Cost Effective-Because there’s very little overhead, virtual events are cost-effective compared to live fundraising events.

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• Online Experiences- Technology like video chat and messaging makes it possible for attendees to feel connected, even when they’re not together.

• Event Feedback-easier to track who participated and the outcome

SUCCESSFUL VIRTUAL EVENT PLANNING Customize your campaign story to highlight that the event is virtual.

• Promote your event as a virtual event so it’s clear to all participants. • Add video to your campaign to keep participants engaged • Add a campaign goal to create fundraising momentum and track progress • Add offline donations so all supporters feel included and appreciated

VIRTUAL EVENT IDEAS:

• BINGO | Sell virtual bingo cards to employees and schedule a game. In place of traditional bingo, consider eBingo. Set an amount for each participant to pay to play. Send e-mails sporadically throughout the week with one or two Bingo numbers each time. Use donated prizes for the winners for either version.

• CASUAL DAY FUNDRAISER | You’d be amazed by the lengths folks bound to a professional dress code will go to just for the chance to ditch their slacks and wear jeans to the office. Sell Casual Day passes to employees to allow them to dress casually for a day for each pass purchased. You can also have a “Spirit Week” theme. For example, instead of just jeans, try Silly Hat Day, Outrageous Sock Day, or Sports Team Day.

• PARKING SPOT FUNDRAISER |Much like the privilege of wearing jeans to work, many employees will do pretty much anything under the sun for a prime parking spot. Finding a nice parking spot in the shade that’s close to the door is the true Holy Grail.

• ONLINE AUCTION-LIVE OR SILENT | gift card auctions, donations from businesses, etc. • VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE | Have everyone turn in a pledge form with a donation to a local food pantry

instead of a can of food. • CONFERENCE CALL COSTUME CONTEST | Costume will be from neck up – award prizes accordingly

(funniest, silliest, unique, etc.) • GREAT OFFICE BAKE-OFF | Like the chili cook off, but with baked goods! • SCAVENGER HUNT | Ask people to go on a scavenger hunt in their area by finding items or completing

challenges that can be done anywhere: take a photo with a stranger, find a specific type of car, or locate random objects around their neighborhood or in a park. This can be a family fun event while social distancing.

• VIRTUAL “RUBBER DUCKIE RACE” OR DUCK DERBY | Here’s how it works: Choose four specific areas you’d like to get funded that cost about the same or agencies that do specific work. Then, challenge donors to give to their favorite project! The "race" is to see which project gets funded first. This can be any ideas you would like that would help reach the goals of the SCC. You can also purchase individual ducks to race for a specific cost. https://www.duckrace.com/delaware

• Have an idea? Share it and we will post it on the SCC website. Remember…

• Special Events can be time consuming, so whenever possible, ask for help from your colleagues and keyworkers. Delegate specific tasks to be completed by a certain time, and always remember to thank volunteers for their time and energy!

• Special SCC fundraising events, such as auctions, bake sales, carnivals, athletic events, or other activities are permitted during the campaign period if approved by the appropriate agency head or government official and are consistent with the agency’s ethics regulations. In all approved special

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fundraising events, the donor may have the option of designating to a specific participating organization or federation or be advised that the donation will be counted as an undesignated contribution and distributed according to the regulations.

• Remember to consider the rules for SCC Special Events (is it legal?). Games of chance are not allowed – that is generally considered a type of gambling. Sweepstakes (no purchase necessary) are allowed. Games of skill are always encouraged (i.e. tournaments, guess the quantity in the jar, Golf Scrambles, etc.). If you have any questions, please call the SCC Manager’s office at 334-269-4505!

The staff at SCC will be happy to help you coordinate and plan any event.

HOW SHOULD I USE INCENTIVES?

The important thing is to use incentives as a tool to increase participation or increase the average gift of your employees, not to coerce employees to give.

STRATEGIES TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION

• Use incentives for first time donors.

• Everyone who contributes via payroll deduction is entered in a drawing. When the campaign is complete, have the drawing for incentives.

• If you make the company goal, throw a party.

• Hold a drawing for all employees who go on a tour of a State Combined Campaign agency.

STRATEGIES TO INCREASE THE AVERAGE GIFT

• Use incentives for donors increasing their annual gift.

• Give the employees extra time off for increasing their gift by 10%.

• Hold a leadership giving campaign.

• Establish a company leadership level and recognize accordingly.

• Use “Examples of What Your Gift Can Achieve” information.

• Ask employees to give $1 more a week.

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Group Solicitation The 15-Minute Package

The sequence of events for group solicitation can be effectively accomplished in about 15 minutes and can be modified to fit the activity and circumstances. Here’s how: Be Prepared Make sure the details are taken care of: advanced announcement and publicity; guest speaker confirmed and briefed; video equipment set up and checked; all materials on hand. Welcome/Coordinator Opening Remarks (2 minutes) Campaign Coordinator distributes Giving Guide and pledge forms to all employees at the beginning. Provide pens to anyone who does not have one. Be personal, sincere and brief. State purpose clearly and simply. Campaign Endorsement (Agency Head or Commissioner – 2 minutes) Makes statement of support; relates any personal experience; identifies campaign objective. Guest Speaker or Agency Video (Agency or Federation representative or video– 4 minutes) Employee Testimonial (4 minutes) Employee from your agency or another state agency shares his/her personal experience with a non-profit agency listed in the Campaign Guide. Campaign Review and Closing (3 minutes) Coordinator answers questions and provides information about the campaign and where to return pledge cards. Thanks everyone for attending.

Individual Solicitation Those who do not give in the group solicitation can be followed-up by coordinators for a later, tactful one-on-one attempt. A one-on-one approach can be used for anyone who did not attend the group solicitation. Be considerate of your potential donor when making your approach. Timing is important. Don’t interrupt or attempt solicitation at an inconvenient time. Make it a positive approach and a positive appeal. After you are done, simply ask the employee to complete their pledge form. If the answer is “no,” don’t argue or pressure. Simply thank them for their time and let them know if they change their mind, you’ll be available.

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Tips to Remember: ......participate in the training sessions, agency tours, and the Kick-off. ......personally, invite people to participate. Technology is a useful tool, but it doesn’t

substitute personal contact. The best campaigns are both high-tech and high touch. ......take a positive approach. ......listen, encourage questions, and answer all questions. When you need help, contact your

statewide coordinator, Local Campaign Manager or call the Statewide Campaign Manager’s office at 334.269.4505.

......ask for an increase in the pledge amount – even if it is only $1.00 because every dollar makes a difference. ......turn in ALL pledge cards, checks, and cash promptly to your statewide coordinator. ......ask everyone to make a decision, even though the decision to give is always voluntary.

Remember that pledge cards and pledge amounts are personal and confidential.

Please don’t: ......forget to respond to anyone who asked a question. If you accidentally forget to do so

immediately, remember an answer is still important. ......leave someone’s pledge card on their desk or ask for their contributions over the phone,

by memo, or email. ......approach people without notice, when they’re obviously busy, or under pressure to make

a deadline. ......ever pressure anyone to give but do make a sincere effort to demonstrate the positive

impact SCC contributions have on people who need help. ......forget to say, “Thank You!”. Thank everyone – every person you ask – regardless of

whether they contribute to the SCC, thank them for their time and consideration.

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Campaign Planning Checklist

Team Member Responsible

Target Date

Activity

Complete

Before Campaign

1. Recruit a diverse Campaign Team

2. Learn about the State Combined Campaign at a Coordinator Training

3. Meet with SCC staff / representative

4. Train your Campaign Team/ Set up other planning meetings

5. Review past campaign results

6. Determine areas of potential

7. Identify strengths and weaknesses

8. Determine campaign needs (prizes, budget, etc.)

9. Develop a plan based on Campaign Analysis

10. Meet with Commissioner/Director for support/approval & request for visibility & support during the Campaign

11. Review/Set the Goal

12. Establish a campaign timeline

13. Schedule agency speakers (and tours)

14. Create special themes and fun-filled events

15. Launch a PR campaign to communicate with

employees

16. Personalize the pledge cards if possible

17. Send Dept. Head endorsement letters

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Campaign Planning Checklist

Team Member Responsible

Target Date

Activity

Complete

During Campaign

18. Conduct Leadership Solicitation (meeting or face to face)

19. Keyworker Training (for large departments) 20. Campaign Kick-off & special events 21. Hold employee meetings/tell the SCC story &

make the ask

22. Conduct one-on-one solicitations 23. ALL PLEDGE CARDS IN

Team Member Responsible

Target Date

Activity Complete

After Campaign

24. Ensure all pledge forms have been gathered, accounted for and have been turned-in to the SCC office for processing

25. Give Payroll Deduct set of copies to payroll dept. 26. Verify totals match with SCC office totals 27. Implement THANK YOU campaign 28. Organize information for next year’s campaign

team

29. Attend the SCC wrap-up celebration 30. Lessons learned

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Email from Coordinator or Department Head

Dear [name]:

The 2020 State Combined Campaign (SCC) kicks off in our department/agency today! We are excited to get

started because at [name of agency or department], we recognize that when you reach out a hand to one, you

influence the condition of all.

Last year, we raised [$XX,XXX] for our communities and we hope to surpass that number this year. During the

next few weeks, you will get an opportunity to learn more about how SCC charities provide others with the

services needed for a quality life.

This year has been challenging for so many Alabamians. Many have lost loved ones, many have lost jobs, and

business that once thrived, may never open again. We are so lucky as State Employees that our livelihoods

were not affected; that we have been able to continue working and to continue to provide for our families. We

are indeed blessed.

You will also receive a pledge form and campaign brochure with more information. Please return your pledge

form to me by [date]. You may want to acknowledge attachment here if using digital materials.

Everyone can share something, so please join me in making a gift to the SCC this year. “ALtogether” we can

make a difference! “ALtogether” we can reach our goal and help Alabamians from all walks of life, from the

Shoals to the sandy beaches. We can do it because Alabama’s State Employees are “Caring. Sharing. Giving.”

Sincerely,

[Campaign Coordinator or Department Head]

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M E M O R A N D U M TO: All Employees FROM: DATE: RE: 2020 State Combined Campaign Theme: “ALtogether. Caring. Sharing. Giving.” The 2020 State Combined Campaign year is underway. I feel this is a great and an easy way for State Employees to give to his/her favorite charity(ies). I encourage each of you to participate. This combined appeal is a very worthy cause, and it is because of your financial support that so many individuals and families with special needs are assisted in many ways. This year, _______________________ and __________________ are heading up the campaign for our department/agency and will be glad to answer any questions you may have, from where the money goes, to how to fill out the pledge cards. Remember, the easiest way to give is through payroll deduction, where you may give as little as $1 a month. You may also give a one-time donation by cash, check or credit card. Most importantly, you can designate which agency(ies) you want your money to go. Many of us have experienced difficulties in our lives or may know someone who has benefited from one of these agencies. I encourage all of you, our family here at _____________, to be there for someone in their time of need by sharing your financial support to the State Combined Campaign. It is even more important to give this year because of the economic crisis so many are facing today. I fully support this campaign and again I urge your participation. Your contribution in this campaign demonstrates your concern and care for others and I commend all of you in advance for your participation. Thank you!

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For a gift of at least $36

Confirmed discount cards:

Baldwin County: Lana Mummah lmummah@unitedway-bc.org 251-943-2110

Central Alabama: Katy Galloway kgalloway@uwca.org 205-458-2010

Cullman County: DeAnn McDonald dmcdonald@uwaycc.org 256-739-2948

East Central Alabama: David Gilmore dgilmore@uweca.org 256-236-8229

Etowah County: Christi Mayo cmayo@uwoec.org 256-547-2581

Lake Martin Area: Sharon Fuller sharonwfuller@unitedwaylakemartin.org 256-329-3600

Lee County: Chandler Barrett chandler@unitedwayofleecounty.com 334-745-5540

Madison County: Cynthia Robinson cynthia.robinson@uwmadisoncounty.org 256-518-8209

Marshall County: Raquel Zavaleta raquel@unitedwaymarshall.org 256-582-4700

Mobile Area: Leslie Schraeder lschraeder@uwswa.org 251-431-0101 Justine Herlihy jherlihy@uwswa.org 251-431-0134

Montgomery Area: Sharilyn Hamer shamer@unitedwaysal.org 334-269-4505

Morgan County: Brooke Rawlins brawlins@uwmcal.org 256-764-5892

Tuscaloosa Area: Monique Scott mscott@uwwa.org 205-345-6640

Wiregrass Area: Taylor Wheeler taylor@wuw.org 334-792-9661

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8 Commerce Street, Suite 1140

Montgomery, Alabama 36104

(334) 269-4505

Fax: (334) 269-4410

www.statecombinedcampaign.org

State Combined Campaign

Request for a Speaker (Virtual)

Contact Sharilyn Hamer, at the SCC office, 334-269-4505, if you would like to schedule a speaker. Or, you may

complete Section I and fax to Sharilyn at 334-269-4410 or email shamer@unitedwaysal.org. Please give a minimum

of two weeks notice to schedule a speaker.

Section I – Department/Agency Use

Department:

Contact:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Location Address:

Topic(s) Desired:

1. ________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________

Length of Presentation:

DVD/Power Point, etc.

availability

Section II – SCC Office Use

Agency:

Contact:

Phone Number:

Speaker Name:

Phone Number:

Intro bio provided:

Video/Power Point, etc.

Other special needs:

Notes:

Payroll Code Organization 2019 Goal $ Received % Goal Population # Contributors % Participation

1 Agriculture and Industries $7,000.00 $2,803.00 40.04% 348 27 7.76%

2 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board $14,340.00 $8,313.00 57.97% 870 63 7.24%

3 Banking Department $4,151.00 $7,570.00 182.37% 102 102 100.00%

4 Conservation & Natural Resources $15,424.00 $6,900.08 44.74% 727 104 14.31%

5 Corrections $70,961.00 $85,369.60 120.30% 3,478 622 17.88%

6 Admin Office of Courts $3,500.00 $9,643.00 275.51% 80 57 71.25%

6a Unified Judicial System $23,634.00 $1,905.00 8.06% 2,756 25 0.91%

7 Department of Commerce $1,982.00 $2,311.04 116.60% 61 21 34.43%

8 Education $29,695.00 $44,439.68 149.65% 858 576 67.13%

9 Forestry Commission $5,156.00 $5,420.00 105.12% 230 22 9.57%

10 Finance $11,988.00 $12,623.00 105.30% 486 194 39.92%

11 Public Health $62,458.00 $62,548.86 100.15% 2,675 620 23.18%

12 Transportation $95,588.00 $30,104.69 31.49% 4,366 325 7.44%

13 Labor Department $19,919.00 $33,063.20 165.99% 802 497 61.97%

15 Military Department $5,864.00 $2,905.00 49.54% 308 9 2.92%

16 Dept. of Human Resources $91,122.00 $126,180.73 138.47% 4,148 2164 52.17%

18 Public Service Commission $2,577.00 $5,500.00 213.43% 67 31 46.27%

19 Revenue $32,892.00 $64,893.44 197.29% 1,166 648 55.57%

STATE COMBINED CAMPAIGN

Statewide Totals

Week 19

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Payroll Code Organization 2019 Goal $ Received % Goal Population # Contributors % Participation

20 Retirement Systems of Alabama $17,992.00 $43,026.41 239.14% 310 309 99.68%

21 Youth Services $8,980.00 $16,125.34 179.57% 426 159 37.32%

22 State Senate $2,000.00 $5,440.00 272.00% 80 77 96.25%

House of Representatives $1,800.00 $2,900.00 161.11% 60 6 10.00%

23 Archives & History $1,340.00 $2,107.00 157.24% 60 19 31.67%

26 Examiners of Public Accounts $5,091.00 $2,025.00 39.78% 154 7 4.55%

27 Attorney General's Office $5,554.00 $3,242.00 58.37% 144 18 12.50%

28 State Auditor's Office $229.00 $0.00 0.00% 9 0 0.00%

31 Alabama Emergency Management Agency $2,271.00 $7,186.00 316.42% 87 57 65.52%

33 Court of Civil Appeals $1,300.00 $1,536.00 118.15% 26 10 38.46%

34 Court of Criminal Appeals $1,228.00 $1,489.00 121.25% 26 7 26.92%

35 Geological Survey/Oil & Gas Board $2,289.00 $5,570.00 243.34% 76 27 35.53%

36 Governor's Office $2,252.00 $5,673.00 251.91% 59 61 103.39%

37 Credit Union Administration $528.00 $900.00 170.45% 11 2 18.18%

38 Insurance Department $4,363.00 $25,207.08 577.75% 151 186 123.18%

43 Pardons and Paroles Board $13,798.00 $1,243.00 9.01% 647 14 2.16%

44 Personnel $2,602.00 $9,776.00 375.71% 85 82 96.47%

45 Public Library Service $840.00 $3,425.00 407.74% 33 6 18.18%

46 Secretary of State $763.00 $2,060.04 269.99% 36 42 116.67%

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Payroll Code Organization 2019 Goal $ Received % Goal Population # Contributors % Participation

47 Supreme Court $3,198.00 $13,332.00 416.89% 76 10 13.16%

48 Forensic Sciences $6,140.00 $3,058.00 49.80% 204 15 7.35%

49 Treasurer's Office $908.00 $1,879.00 206.94% 32 20 62.50%

50 Veterans Affairs $2,190.00 $6,096.20 278.37% 118 32 27.12%

56 District Attorney's Office $9,700.00 $1,903.00 19.62% 943 26 2.76%

59 Environmental Management $16,766.00 $22,096.69 131.79% 581 201 34.60%

60 Senior Services $1,361.00 $4,110.00 301.98% 47 51 108.51%

61 Mental Health $29,000.00 $19,705.00 67.95% 1,260 156 12.38%

62 Medicaid $14,255.00 $17,815.00 124.97% 591 179 30.29%

63 Manufactured Housing Commission $667.00 $0.00 0.00% 24 0 0.00%

64 Health Planning & Development $275.00 $0.00 0.00% 11 0 0.00%

66 ADECA $4,346.00 $10,509.00 241.81% 153 89 58.17%

67 Judicial Inquiry Commission $198.00 $0.00 0.00% 5 0 0.00%

69 Alabama Community College System $4,400.00 $13,360.00 303.64% 100 61 61.00%

73 Dept of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention $382.00 $530.00 138.74% 12 16 133.33%

74 Crime Victims Compensation Comm. $834.00 $1,467.00 175.90% 26 26 100.00%

75 Indian Affairs Commission $86.00 $0.00 0.00% 4 0 0.00%

79 Department of Early Childhood Education $4,962.00 $3,501.00 70.56% 177 178 100.56%

80 Lieutenant Governor's Office $148.00 $0.00 0.00% 3 0 0.00%

83 State Docks $21,000.00 $30,911.40 147.20% 166 178 107.23% 23

Payroll Code Organization $ Received % Goal Population # Contributors % Participation

85 Supreme Court Law Library $229.00 $1,430.00 624.45% 10 4 40.00%

87 Rehabilitation Services $19,930.00 $30,679.80 153.94% 803 237 29.51%

91 Supercomputer Authority $450.00 $1,620.00 360.00% 11 3 27.27%

92 School of Math & Science $1,586.00 $0.00 0.00% 87 0 0.00%

99 President Pro Tempore $218.00 $0.00 0.00% 6 0 0.00%

300 Public Accountancy Board $400.00 $144.00 36.00% 9 1 11.11%

301 Alabama Public Television $1,030.00 $4,744.08 460.59% 36 17 47.22%

303 Architects Registration Bd. $109.00 $0.00 0.00% 4 0 0.00%

304 Council on the Arts $405.00 $1,050.00 259.26% 17 20 117.65%

305 State Bar Association $1,521.00 $4,668.00 306.90% 39 20 51.28%

306 Chiropractic Exam Board $177.00 $0.00 0.00% 5 0 0.00%

307 Speech Path & Audio Exam Board $46.00 $0.00 0.00% 2 0 0.00%

308 Cosmetology Board $474.00 $0.00 0.00% 27 0 0.00%

309 Plumbers & Gas Fitters Exam Board $396.00 $260.00 65.66% 18 3 16.67%

310 State Employees' Insurance Board $1,703.00 $901.00 52.91% 52 43 82.69%

311 Prof. Engineers and Land Surveyors Bd. $196.00 $350.00 178.57% 9 2 22.22%

312 Ethics Commission $443.00 $1,701.27 384.03% 14 14 100.00%

315 Foresters Registration Board $38.00 $600.00 1578.95% 1 1 100.00%

316 Funeral Service Board $130.00 $0.00 0.00% 5 0 0.00%

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Payroll Code Organization 2019 Goal $ Received % Goal Population # Contributors % Participation

317 Social Work Examiners Board $147.00 $0.00 0.00% 5 0 0.00%

319 Commission on Higher Education $1,238.00 $2,435.00 196.69% 29 11 37.93%

320 Historical Commission $1,275.00 $2,066.04 162.04% 62 21 33.87%

323 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board $234.00 $492.00 210.26% 10 5 50.00%

324 General Contractors Licensing Bd. $285.00 $0.00 0.00% 15 0 0.00%

325 Nursing Board $1,633.00 $72.00 4.41% 59 1 1.69%

326 Nursing Home Admin. Exam Bd. $18.00 $0.00 0.00% 1 0 0.00%

327 Surface Mining Commission $714.00 $2,963.00 414.99% 20 22 110.00%

328 Peace Officers Annuity & Benefit $118.00 $120.00 101.69% 3 1 33.33%

329 Physical Fitness Commission $101.00 $180.00 178.22% 3 1 33.33%

330 Office of Prosecution Services $2,563.00 $0.00 0.00% 106 0 0.00%

331 Psychology Examiners Board $51.00 $0.00 0.00% 2 0 0.00%

332 Alabama Tourism Department $1,475.00 $1,145.00 77.63% 72 14 19.44%

333 Real Estate Commission $1,052.00 $4,550.00 432.51% 34 36 105.88%

334 Vet Medical Examiners Board $117.00 $0.00 0.00% 5 0 0.00%

335 Peace Officers Standards & Training $136.00 $0.00 0.00% 5 0 0.00%

336 Securities Commission $2,026.00 $2,677.08 132.14% 59 23 38.98%

338 Soil & Water Conservation Comm. $168.00 $0.00 0.00% 5 0 0.00%

340 Physical Therapy Board $76.00 $200.00 263.16% 3 1 33.33%

343 Counseling Exam Board $163.00 $0.00 0.00% 4 0 0.00% 25

Payroll Code Organization 2019 Goal $ Received % Goal Population # Contributors % Participation

344 Polygraph Examiners $13.00 $0.00 0.00% 1 0 0.00%

345 Heating & A/C Contractors Board $212.00 $0.00 0.00% 11 0 0.00%

346 Public Educ Emp Health Ins Board $1,209.00 $3,443.29 284.80% 37 37 100.00%

347 Agricultural & Conservation Develop. Comm. $46.00 $0.00 0.00% 2 0 0.00%

348/365 Electrical Contractors Board & Massage Board $48.00 $0.00 0.00% 2 0 0.00%

350 Dietetics/Nutrition Exam Board $35.00 $0.00 0.00% 1 0 0.00%

354 Occupational Therapy Board $56.00 $200.00 357.14% 2 1 50.00%

356 Choctawhatchee-Pea-Yellow Rivers Wtshd $45.00 $0.00 0.00% 2 0 0.00%

357 Home Builders Licensure Board $444.00 $25.00 5.63% 17 1 5.88%

361 Agricultural Museum Board $22.00 $0.00 0.00% 2 0 0.00%

371 Onsite Wastewater Board $79.00 $125.00 158.23% 4 2 50.00%

374 Assisted Living Examiners $12.00 $0.00 0.00% 1 0 0.00%

380 AL Construction Recruitment $124.00 $0.00 0.00% 4 0 0.00%

381 ALEA $31,815.00 $6,873.24 21.60% 1,315 78 5.93%

382 Office of Information Technology $4,752.00 $5,255.55 110.60% 136 61 44.85%

384 Tax Tribunal $199.00 $480.00 241.21% 4 4 100.00%

388 Legislative Services Agency $2,623.00 $2,738.00 104.38% 70 15 21.43%

526 Real Estate Appraisers Board $227.00 $0.00 0.00% 7 0 0.00%

563 Music Hall of Fame $81.00 $0.00 0.00% 6 0 0.00%

999 ASEA $600.00 $1,040.00 173.33% 9 7 77.78%

TOTAL $780,000.00 $886,925.83 113.71% 33,831 9,141 27.02%

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Payroll Code Organization 2020 Goal $ Received % Goal Population # Contributors % Participation

1 Agriculture and Industries $7,000.00 $0.00 0.00% 346 0 0.00%

2 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board $14,060.00 $0.00 0.00% 870 0 0.00%

3 Banking Department $4,070.00 $0.00 0.00% 101 0 0.00%

4 Conservation & Natural Resources $14,945.00 $0.00 0.00% 714 0 0.00%

5 Corrections $77,964.00 $0.00 0.00% 3,778 0 0.00%

6 Admin Office of Courts $3,400.00 $0.00 0.00% 80 0 0.00%6a Unified Judicial System $26,947.00 $0.00 0.00% 2,743 0 0.00%

7 Department of Commerce $2,021.00 $0.00 0.00% 66 0 0.00%

8 Education $25,090.00 $0.00 0.00% 839 0 0.00%

9 Forestry Commission $5,115.00 $0.00 0.00% 226 0 0.00%

10 Finance $11,934.00 $0.00 0.00% 487 0 0.00%

11 Public Health $58,330.00 $0.00 0.00% 2,563 0 0.00%

12 Transportation $95,627.00 $0.00 0.00% 4,420 0 0.00%

13 Labor Department $18,010.00 $0.00 0.00% 474 0 0.00%

15 Military Department $5,864.00 $0.00 0.00% 288 0 0.00%

16 Dept. of Human Resources $89,751.00 $0.00 0.00% 4,131 0 0.00%

18 Public Service Commission $2,250.00 $0.00 0.00% 63 0 0.00%

19 Revenue $30,000.00 $0.00 0.00% 1,171 0 0.00%

STATE COMBINED CAMPAIGN

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Payroll Code Organization 2020 Goal $ Received % Goal Population # Contributors % Participation

20 Retirement Systems of Alabama $18,000.00 $0.00 0.00% 330 0 0.00%

21 Youth Services $8,600.00 $0.00 0.00% 422 0 0.00%

22 State Senate $2,230.00 $0.00 0.00% 81 0 0.00%House of Representatives $1,930.00 $0.00 0.00% 62 0 0.00%

23 Archives & History $1,419.00 $0.00 0.00% 66 0 0.00%

26 Examiners of Public Accounts $5,245.00 $0.00 0.00% 173 0 0.00%

27 Attorney General's Office $2,665.00 $0.00 0.00% 154 0 0.00%

28 State Auditor's Office $204.00 $0.00 0.00% 8 0 0.00%

31 Alabama Emergency Management Agency $2,119.00 $0.00 0.00% 85 0 0.00%

33 Court of Civil Appeals $1,256.00 $0.00 0.00% 25 0 0.00%

34 Court of Criminal Appeals $1,212.00 $0.00 0.00% 26 0 0.00%

35 Geological Survey/Oil & Gas Board $2,140.00 $0.00 0.00% 73 0 0.00%

36 Governor's Office $2,150.00 $0.00 0.00% 65 0 0.00%

37 Credit Union Administration $506.00 $0.00 0.00% 11 0 0.00%

38 Insurance Department $4,300.00 $0.00 0.00% 151 0 0.00%

43 Pardons and Paroles Board $15,497.00 $0.00 0.00% 716 0 0.00%

44 Personnel $2,666.00 $0.00 0.00% 89 0 0.00%

45 Public Library Service $905.00 $0.00 0.00% 35 0 0.00%

46 Secretary of State $887.00 $0.00 0.00% 40 0 0.00%

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Payroll Code Organization 2020 Goal $ Received % Goal Population # Contributors % Participation

47 Supreme Court $3,167.00 $0.00 0.00% 75 0 0.00%

48 Forensic Sciences $6,013.00 $0.00 0.00% 201 0 0.00%

49 Treasurer's Office $920.00 $0.00 0.00% 33 0 0.00%

50 Veterans Affairs $2,357.00 $0.00 0.00% 127 0 0.00%

56 District Attorney's Office $15,950.00 $0.00 0.00% 931 0 0.00%

59 Environmental Management $16,449.00 $0.00 0.00% 580 0 0.00%

60 Senior Services $1,331.00 $0.00 0.00% 46 0 0.00%

61 Mental Health $26,865.00 $0.00 0.00% 1,229 0 0.00%

62 Medicaid $16,449.00 $0.00 0.00% 599 0 0.00%

63 Manufactured Housing Commission $630.00 $0.00 0.00% 24 0 0.00%

64 Health Planning & Development $322.00 $0.00 0.00% 12 0 0.00%

66 ADECA $4,000.00 $0.00 0.00% 143 0 0.00%

67 Judicial Inquiry Commission $196.00 $0.00 0.00% 4 0 0.00%

69 Alabama Community College System $4,500.00 $0.00 0.00% 100 0 0.00%

73 Dept of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention $461.00 $0.00 0.00% 16 0 0.00%

74 Crime Victims Compensation Comm. $803.00 $0.00 0.00% 27 0 0.00%

75 Indian Affairs Commission $83.00 $0.00 0.00% 4 0 0.00%

79 Department of Early Childhood Education $5,281.00 $0.00 0.00% 193 0 0.00%

80 Lieutenant Governor's Office $170.00 $0.00 0.00% 4 0 0.00%

83 State Docks $21,000.00 $0.00 0.00% 163 0 0.00% 29

Payroll Code Organization $ Received % Goal Population # Contributors % Participation

85 Supreme Court Law Library $224.00 $0.00 0.00% 9 0 0.00%

87 Rehabilitation Services $19,174.00 $0.00 0.00% 799 0 0.00%

91 Supercomputer Authority $381.00 $0.00 0.00% 11 0 0.00%

92 School of Math & Science $1,481.00 $0.00 0.00% 70 0 0.00%

99 President Pro Tempore $218.00 $0.00 0.00% 6 0 0.00%

300 Public Accountancy Board $350.00 $0.00 0.00% 7 0 0.00%

301 Alabama Public Television $1,010.00 $0.00 0.00% 37 0 0.00%

303 Architects Registration Bd. $105.00 $0.00 0.00% 4 0 0.00%

304 Council on the Arts $400.00 $0.00 0.00% 17 0 0.00%

305 State Bar Association $1,350.00 $0.00 0.00% 35 0 0.00%

306 Chiropractic Exam Board $193.00 $0.00 0.00% 7 0 0.00%

307 Speech Path & Audio Exam Board $45.00 $0.00 0.00% 2 0 0.00%

308 Cosmetology Board $490.00 $0.00 0.00% 28 0 0.00%

309 Plumbers & Gas Fitters Exam Board $370.00 $0.00 0.00% 16 0 0.00%

310 State Employees' Insurance Board $1,720.00 $0.00 0.00% 55 0 0.00%

311 Prof. Engineers and Land Surveyors Bd. $201.00 $0.00 0.00% 8 0 0.00%

312 Ethics Commission $478.00 $0.00 0.00% 15 0 0.00%

315 Foresters Registration Board $39.00 $0.00 0.00% 1 0 0.00%

316 Funeral Service Board $125.00 $0.00 0.00% 5 0 0.00%

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Payroll Code Organization 2020 Goal $ Received % Goal Population # Contributors % Participation

317 Social Work Examiners Board $145.00 $0.00 0.00% 5 0 0.00%

319 Commission on Higher Education $1,130.00 $0.00 0.00% 27 0 0.00%

320 Historical Commission $1,250.00 $0.00 0.00% 61 0 0.00%

323 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board $238.00 $0.00 0.00% 10 0 0.00%

324 General Contractors Licensing Bd. $274.00 $0.00 0.00% 14 0 0.00%

325 Nursing Board $1,687.00 $0.00 0.00% 60 0 0.00%

326 Nursing Home Admin. Exam Bd. $18.00 $0.00 0.00% 1 0 0.00%

327 Surface Mining Commission $899.00 $0.00 0.00% 24 0 0.00%

328 Peace Officers Annuity & Benefit $115.00 $0.00 0.00% 3 0 0.00%

329 Physical Fitness Commission $101.00 $0.00 0.00% 3 0 0.00%

330 Office of Prosecution Services $2,616.00 $0.00 0.00% 112 0 0.00%

331 Psychology Examiners Board $51.00 $0.00 0.00% 2 0 0.00%

332 Alabama Tourism Department $1,300.00 $0.00 0.00% 70 0 0.00%

333 Real Estate Commission $1,086.00 $0.00 0.00% 35 0 0.00%

334 Vet Medical Examiners Board $105.00 $0.00 0.00% 4 0 0.00%

335 Peace Officers Standards & Training $138.00 $0.00 0.00% 5 0 0.00%

336 Securities Commission $1,900.00 $0.00 0.00% 60 0 0.00%

338 Soil & Water Conservation Comm. $188.00 $0.00 0.00% 6 0 0.00%

340 Physical Therapy Board $76.00 $0.00 0.00% 3 0 0.00%

343 Counseling Exam Board $160.00 $0.00 0.00% 4 0 0.00% 31

Payroll Code Organization 2020 Goal $ Received % Goal Population # Contributors % Participation

344 Polygraph Examiners $12.00 $0.00 0.00% 1 0 0.00%

345 Heating & A/C Contractors Board $230.00 $0.00 0.00% 12 0 0.00%

346 Public Educ Emp Health Ins Board $1,190.00 $0.00 0.00% 37 0 0.00%

347 Agricultural & Conservation Develop. Comm. $70.00 $0.00 0.00% 3 0 0.00%

348/365 Electrical Contractors Board & Massage Board $48.00 $0.00 0.00% 2 0 0.00%

350 Dietetics/Nutrition Exam Board $34.00 $0.00 0.00% 1 0 0.00%

354 Occupational Therapy Board $50.00 $0.00 0.00% 2 0 0.00%

356 Choctawhatchee-Pea-Yellow Rivers Wtshd $32.00 $0.00 0.00% 2 0 0.00%

357 Home Builders Licensure Board $510.00 $0.00 0.00% 21 0 0.00%

361 Agricultural Museum Board $23.00 $0.00 0.00% 2 0 0.00%

371 Onsite Wastewater Board $83.00 $0.00 0.00% 4 0 0.00%

374 Assisted Living Examiners $12.00 $0.00 0.00% 1 0 0.00%

380 AL Construction Recruitment $146.00 $0.00 0.00% 5 0 0.00%

381 ALEA $34,951.00 $0.00 0.00% 1,500 0 0.00%

382 Office of Information Technology $4,163.00 $0.00 0.00% 126 0 0.00%

384 Tax Tribunal $226.00 $0.00 0.00% 4 0 0.00%

388 Legislative Services Agency $2,260.00 $0.00 0.00% 69 0 0.00%

526 Real Estate Appraisers Board $147.00 $0.00 0.00% 6 0 0.00%

563 Music Hall of Fame $76.00 $0.00 0.00% 5 0 0.00%

999 ASEA $650.00 $0.00 0.00% 9 0 0.00%TOTAL $780,000.00 $0.00 0.00% 33,936 - 0.00%

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Bright Ideas for Running a

Really Great Campaign

Note: Due to COVID-19, social distancing, and CDC guidelines, some of these will not apply for the 2020 campaign but may be adjusted to work in the current environment.

Themes and Creative Fundraising Ideas Themes and special events can provide a sometimes-needed boost to your State Combined Campaign. They can help raise money, build morale, increase awareness, and reward teamwork.

Special Events Special events can be a fun component of your workplace campaign. They can raise funds, create awareness, motivate, promote team spirit and set the stage for your employee campaign. Quality is more important than quantity. Select events with a proven track record that involve as many employees as possible and will be cost effective in terms of time and energy. Event Timing If you plan to run a fundraising event, hold it before or after your official kick-off and make sure that individuals do not feel that what they are “contributing” to/on the various events replaces their payroll, credit or cash contributions. If your event is simply intended to create awareness, any time is a good time to hold the event. However, you should consider your campaign strategy and pick a time that is good for both your organization and its campaign. Things to think about Before choosing an event for your campaign, ask yourself the following questions: What do you hope to accomplish with this event?

Do you want to raise money, increase State Combined Campaign awareness or boost employee morale? Some events are great fund raisers but poor as morale boosters.

Has a similar event been held at your organization before?

If so, you should determine how successful it was as a fundraiser, awareness builder and morale booster. If it wasn't successful, was it due to poor planning or a general lack of interest? You can learn from past mistakes and successes.

How much time will you need to organize this event?

Consider the time commitment the event you are considering will consume. If it will take a month to plan, organize and execute, you can't expect to hold the event in one week. If you are the chair of your organization's State Combined Campaign, you may be too busy planning the employee campaign to run a special event. In this case, recruit someone who is resourceful, creative and able to plan a special event. Encourage senior management to be visible and participate in the promotion of the event and the actual event.

What are your resources? Before committing to an event, you need to think about the resources you have on hand. Is there someone on your committee that has helped organize this type of event before? Does a committee member know a local business owner that might donate prizes? Consider the tangible and intangible assets available.

Recipients of State Combined Campaign services, State Combined Campaign Partner Agency staff and volunteers are available to speak about the positive impact that dollars raised for State Combined Campaign have on people's lives. It's easy to request a speaker, just call the State Combined Campaign office.

What is your budget?

Plan a budget and stick to it. Depending on the type of special event you are running, there may be very real costs involved.

Include volunteer time, staff time, program supplies, planning, food and facility expenses when determining the full cost of an event.

Compare the estimated cost of the event to the amount of money you expect to raise. You need to make sure the event is financially viable if the main objective of the event is to raise funds.

Do you have a back-up plan?

It's always a good idea to come up with some alternate ideas in case an event proves impossible. You may also need a contingency plan if your event is held outdoors and it rains.

Prizes and Incentives

Maybe you want to award your donors for their gifts with prizes. You don’t need lots of money to inspire people to give. Here are just a few great incentives you may be able to get donated: Amusement park tickets Lunches, brunches, dinners.

Ask suppliers/customers for prizes “Maid service” for office

Boss for a day Managers wash cars/do your job for a day

Candy, chocolates, or cookie baskets Mid-day movie in conference room

Car detailing Movie tickets

Casual Fridays year-round Open soda & candy machines

Corporate clothing Parking spaces

Lunch with the CEO or President Pizza party

Flower(s) Postage stamps

Free lunch Prime parking spaces

Free hotel stays Round of golf and an afternoon off to play

Free oil changes Sleep in late awards

Gift certificates Tickets for events (sports events, theatre)

Two-hour lunches for a day/week

Special Events and Fundraising Ideas

The following special events (in no particular order) are fun ways to build awareness and excitement around your State Combined Campaign. Many of these can be done virtually using a platform like Zoom. Need help in setting up a Zoom meeting? Contact Becky Booker at bbooker@unitedwaysal.org for available meeting date and times.

RELAY - Break into teams and have each team choose a team name. Compete for points using some of the activities below (or

check out our Sports Related Events section for more ideas!) Keep your teams excited and engaged with daily updates on team standings. Wrap up with a barbecue and announce the winners and the prizes. First team to reach 100% participation (all pledge cards handed in) Early bird draw prize (team member who gets drawn wins bonus points for team) Best costume Bobbing for apples Basketball/bean bag toss Cake decorating contest Egg & spoon race Race to dress up Obstacle Course (Make it a challenge! Do the course with an egg & spoon or a tricycle!) Three-legged race Potato sack race Tricycle race State Combined Campaign Pursuit Balloon Relay - This fast-paced race lets winners go out with a real bang. Before the start, each team assembles in single file with

the first player in each line holding a balloon. When the whistle blows, each lead player passes the balloon between her legs to the next person in line. Each recipient, in turn, passes the balloon overhead to the teammate directly behind her. The balloon is passed alternately between players' legs and over players' heads all the way down the line. When the last person receives the balloon, he or she races to the front of the line and the balloon pass resumes. The relay continues in this fashion until one of the original players regains position at the front of her line and pops the team balloon.

Carnival and Talent Show: Hold a carnival and talent show to kick off your State Combined Campaign. As a part of the program, have a group of executives perform 1970’s TV theme songs, with written lyrics to fit State Combined Campaign. An executive dunking booth is part of the carnival games, giving employees the chance to dunk their favorite executive. Employees can participate in traditional carnival games such as the egg/spoon race, ring toss and ducky races. The finale event is the Mr. or Mrs. State Combined Campaign Pageant where divisions nominate a contestant to compete in the pageant. Each pageant contestant must educate the audience about one State Combined Campaign grantee during the talent competition and the audience votes by placing money in large water jugs. Battle of the Sexes: It's the men against the women in the company to see which one gets the highest percent participation. At the kick-off meeting, have a short game show in which 2 men and 2 women "volunteer" to be contestants. Women must answer questions about topics that men know a lot about, and vice versa. Casual Day: Sell Casual Day stickers (stickers available from State Combined Campaign – please give 3 days advance notice) to employees for designated dress down days.

Best Shoes Contest: Line up senior management and/or other employees for some unique mug shots --shoes only. Hold a contest before your campaign kicks off to see if employees can figure out who's who, then have them vote for the "Best Shoes" at the company kickoff.

Outrageous Tie Day: The committee rounds up ugly ties at garage sales and secondhand stores. Employees pay $1, $2, or $3 to wear the ties that day, with proceeds going to State Combined Campaign.

State Combined Campaign Trivia: A State Combined Campaign agency is featured each day for a week in a well-traveled area or via email. With the display, a question about the agency is posted. Employees who turn in (or email) ballots with the correct answers are entered in a drawing. On a Clear Day: Company, executives and committee members wash every car window in the parking lot and attach a balloon with a flyer explaining that they want everyone to have a 'clear" picture of what State Combined Campaign does for the community. Put Your Best Foot Forward: Employees are asked to wear an outrageous pair of shoes and enjoy a fun lunch. Menu to feature FOOT-long hot dogs, SHOESTRING potatoes, CORN chips and SOFT SHOE drinks. What better music to accompany the event than "sole" music -"Blue Suede Shoes," "These Boots are Made for Walking," etc. Thank you cards to employees can be tied with a shoelace, and read, "Thanks for helping us tie-up our State Combined Campaign drive by putting yourself in the 'shoes' of those less fortunate than ourselves." Scavenger Hunt: Adaptation of another familiar game. This is always fun. Ask participants to look for items beginning with the letters S-T-A-T-E. Provide prizes. This can be done virtually using email. Treasure Hunt: Have a treasure hunt and sell daily clues to a mystery location where a donated treasure is hiding. The first employee who discovers the location wins the prize. This can be done virtually. Have a virtual treasure and have them email pictures of places based on the clue(s). Tune into the Community: Music is a great way to get everyone moving to the State Combined Campaign beat. Hold a karaoke kick-off party. Have participants and volunteers dress up as their favorite musicians. Sell employees' old CDs. Hold a musical talent show. Organize a sock hop. Raffle off stereos or CDs.

'American Idol' Contest: Employees can conduct an Idol/contest, based on the hit TV show American Idol. Employees vote for the management-talent group of their choice with donations.

Be a lifesaver: Have some fun, beach style! Sand, sunglasses, beach balls and The Beach Boys music make your office feel like you are on the beach. Employees who donate are awarded life preserver vests to wear at the next meeting and lifesaver candies in their offices. Book, Music and Video Sale: Have employees donate old books, CDs and videos for a company or department wide sale, with proceeds earmarked for State Combined Campaign. Comedy Hour: Ask a local comedian or improv group or maybe you have someone funny in your department; ask them to donate their services over the lunch hour. Have employees buy tickets to attend. Baby/Pet Picture Match Game: Invite employees to try their luck at matching baby or pet pictures to pictures of employees. Charge employees to vote and award a fun prize to the entrant with the most correct answers. Dance Fever: Invite employees to kickoff-"Seventies Dance Fever Week” Give prizes for most authentic dress. Hang posters that tell what "seventy cents more per week can do for our community." Board/DVD Game Contest: Recruit employees to play a chosen board game or DVD game (Are you smarter than a 5th grader? 1 VS. 100, Family Feud…) Create a pool around the winning team or allow employees to move/acquire a game piece for every returned pledge card. State Combined Campaign Jingle Contest: Employees write jingles for State Combined Campaign. There is $5 entry fee and voting fee for the best jingles. Puppy Love: Have you ever heard that a lot of pets look like their owners and vice-versa? Test this theory by having employees pay

for a chance to try their luck at matching a pet picture to its correct owner. Award a prize to the contestant with the most correct answers and maybe provide gift certificates to a pet store for the owners who look the most like their pets!

Balloon Pop: Employees donate prizes for this event, which is a variation of a traditional raffle. Before filling a balloon with helium, put a note inside with the name of a prize. Employees pay $1 or $2 to buy a balloon and pop it to find out what prize they won. VIRTUAL Bingo: Sell bingo cards for employees to purchase. Have management email bingo numbers. This can be done over the course of the entire campaign to extend the game over several weeks. https://myfreebingocards.com/virtual-bingo A Dollar an Inch Contest: Executives participate in an all-day competition to end the day with the shortest tie. Employees cut an inch off their favorite executive's tie each time they give to the community. Give prizes for the shortest tie, the ugliest tie, etc. Children's Drawing Contest: Give employees "official photographs" of one or two top executives to take home for their children to draw. Or, children draw what "helping others" means to them. Or, what another theme means to them. Contest is limited to children under 12 who are related to any employee. Employees vote for the best drawing by paying $1 per vote. Give prizes for all participants. Display winning portraits as part of the organization's permanent art collection. A variation of this event is employees submit photography, drawings, paintings, poetry or collages depicting people helping people.

Employee Sweepstakes: Ask employees to contribute something special for a prize; homemade pies, lunch with a co-worker, or a weekend stay at a vacation cabin or condo. Employees turning in pledge forms early receive three sweepstakes tickets. Employees turning in pledge forms after the "early" date, but before the campaign's final event, receive one ticket. Zero-dollar pledge forms must be accepted for legal reasons.

Employee Guessing Events: Employees guess the organization's grand total given to the community, the per capita gift of the organization, community need questions (How many homeless people live in our community?) the amount of candy in the jar, etc. Flashback Carnival: Invite employees to an old-fashioned carnival, complete with cakewalks; bake sale, bubble blowing and 50-cent hot dogs. Hold a hula-hoop contest to really give it that flashback flavor and charge participants a fee to enter the contest. Set up dunk tank with all your favorite "dunkable" executives. Charge $3 for three balls. Executive Fantasy Auction: Executives at your organization create "fantasy" packages, which employees can bid on at a special auction; Cooking the winning bidder a special dish, party or special event, mowing the winner's lawn, changing the winner's car oil, baby-sitting the winner's children, washing the winner's car, washing the winner’s windows. Laugh Olympics: Employees complete in outrageous "athletic" events for silly prizes. Participants donate a $5 fee to enter. Observers vote with dollar donations on their favorite entrants. Karaoke Party: This has the potential for being BIG fund-raiser and a GREAT team builder! Participants pay $2 to enter and are given a list of songs and a pledge sheet in advance. Participants ask employees to support them by pledging an amount of money. At the

event, have a big box of funny hats, bags, and other costume items available to dress up in. Pass that hat at the party for even more pledges. A variation on this activity is "Executive Karaoke" Employees pay money for executives to get up and sing the song of their choice.

Ugly Tie or Ugly Earring Contest: Contestants pay $5 to enter the most awful earrings or ugly ties they own (or can make or borrow). Have a parade of all the contestants, offering a last chance to vote at the end of the day. Circulate the names of the entrants the day before the event so employees can anticipate the voting. Bring a Polaroid/digital camera and charge for photos taken of employees with their favorite contestants. Ticket Giveaway/Gift Certificates: Give free tickets to movies, theater productions, amusement centers and other local attractions for pledge incentives. Enter the names of all employees who turn in a signed pledge form during the first hour following the kick-off into a special drawing. Exotic Locales: Whether you transform your campaign into a Hawaiian luau, African safari or the Australian outback, employees are sure to have a wild time. Encourage staff and volunteers to dress the part of the chosen location. Host a lunch with theme-related food. Organize a scavenger hunt or hula-hoop contest. Historical Eras: Go back in time to the Wild West, Psychedelic Sixties, Roaring Twenties or Renaissance. Have staff dress up in clothing from your chosen era and decorate your office. Transform an office into a jail cell, round up executives who must post "bail" for their release.

Paycheck "Pocket Change": During a specified time, employees donate any change they have in pockets/purses.

Spelling Bee: Organize a spelling bee with participants paying an entry fee. Award the winners with a special incentive. This can be done virtually.

Coin War: Set up large, empty bottles for each department or floor in the cafeteria. Have employees drop their spare change into the bottle. Coins are positive, while paper money is negative. Employees can sabotage other bottles by dropping paper money into them. The department with the most money in their bottle wins, with the money going to State Combined Campaign. Good Clean Fun: Arrange to have the CEO or top executives wash cars. Schedule the car wash over lunch hours to maximize employee participation. Hold the car wash in the company parking lot where employees can have their cars washed by company executives at a charge of $5. Advertise well in advance with posters and memos. A Colorful Event: Encourage everyone to wear red on a specified day. Have a designated "red spotter" awarding prizes and/or penalties. Tie into a raffle for those wearing red and have a red prize. Makes Cents: Advertise a penny collection competition between departments. Identify a drop location for rolled pennies. Award prizes to those departments collecting the most pennies (per capita), then exchange pennies for bills at a local bank. Games (Carnival Style): Set up old-fashioned carnival games such as a ring toss, fishpond and balloon dart throw. Prior to the carnival, ask staff to donate old stuffed animals as prizes. Award these prizes to those that do well at the "games of skill". Decorate Your Office Door: Employees vote on the most creative door decorations to win prizes. You can organize this contest around a theme or holiday for example, Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas… Who knows the nose: Take a side picture of employees' noses, post the pictures and employees pay to guess whose nose is who's for prizes. Pie Throwing Contest: Employees buy a chance to throw a pie at a management person or fellow employee. Baby Pool: Have employees pay a $2 fee to guess the day, weight and sex of a baby due and the closest correct guess wins half the pool with the campaign getting the other half. Tennis Ball Racing: This is a different twist to "duck racing.” Obtain tennis balls and write consecutive numbers on them with matching numbered cards. Sell the balls and have participant's fill-in the cards. Find a hilly area; build a "funnel" at the end of the hill. On "race day," put the balls in a large scoop such as front-end loader; drop them and the first ball that gets to the bottom wins. You can have 2nd and 3rd (or more) prizes. Chocolate drop: When distributing the pledge card, reminder or thank you include a chocolate. Sleep-in: Award/accept bids on a “Sleep-in” package – blankets/Starbucks and mug, etc. Dress for Success: State Combined Campaign committees give people the chance to “buy votes” to see which of their management would have to dress up in outlandish costumes (ballet dancer, belly dancer, bumblebee, fairy godmother, etc.) Family Feud: To be played at employee meetings. Participants guess the most popular answer to questions in relation to State Combined Campaign –educating your employees in a fun way. Executive Chair or Tricycle Race: Set up relay course for executives to go through sitting in chairs or riding tricycles. Use a stopwatch to time contestants, with the best time winning a prize. Observers wager $5.00 on their favorite contestants. Win the Director’s/Commissioner’s/Secretary’s or close Parking Spot: Raffle the use of his/her parking spot for a week. Paper Clip Sculptures: Find out who's a budding artist and display and judge creations.

Something-a-Thon: Walk-a-thon, dance-a-thon, skip-a-thon and other “marathons” are popular events. Have participants collect pledges for your event based on the number of hours danced, miles walked, etc.… Survivor: Create tribes (teams) to compete throughout your campaign for prizes. Hold luxury challenges every day where groups compete mentally or physically for a treat such as Coke, candy, or raffle ticket. Some suggestions for luxury challenge include the following: State Combined Campaign quiz, office mini-putt game, Canadian trivia game, and scavenger hunt. Pirates of the Caribbean: Some ideas for this theme include:

• Treasure Hunt - with maps cut up and different sections given if you achieve certain goals

• Pin the Patch on the Pirate - a blindfold game for little prizes

• Giving gold chocolate coins along with the pledge sheets

• Pirate costume/name/song contest

Food Related Events Barbecue: Advertise well in advance what you will be serving at the barbecue. Have your tickets on sale a week ahead of time so you will have an idea of how many steaks or hamburgers/hotdogs you'll need. If you are serving a large number of people, have at least 4 to 5 grills. Encourage top executives to cook. Invite neighboring businesses. Bake Sale: Arrange for employees to donate baked goods. Advertise well in advance with posters, memos and bulletins. Have volunteer employees available to help set up, serve and clean up afterwards. Pancake Breakfast: Sell tickets to employees and their family members. Approach the CEO and senior management to serve breakfast. Pot Luck Lunch with Cookbook: Ask each staff member to contribute a dish for the potluck luncheon. Encourage them to bring in the recipe for their dish. Organize the recipes later to create a staff cookbook. Sell the cookbooks later to raise money for State

Combined Campaign. Hawaiian Luau: Have a mini Luau. Serve ham, pineapple upside-down cake and other Hawaiian fare. Give prizes to employees wearing the most outrageous Hawaiian outfit.

Grandmas "Heart Attack" Chocolate Cake: Sell your grandma's favorite chocolate cake recipe to interested employees. Tempt them first with little bite-sized pieces for samples. International Food Day: Employees team together to create taste treats from around the world. Employees decorate their own booths and dress in costumes. Hold the event over the lunch hour, allowing employees to purchase tickets redeemable for food at the booths. A panel of "celebrity" judges award prizes. Lunch Auction: Different departments donate lunches to auction every day for a week. Use your organizations intercom system, or other employee communication system to tempt your co-workers. Chili Lunch Cook Off: Invite employees to bring in a batch of their best chili. Then have coworkers judge each chili based on taste, texture and fire value. Then offer dishes of chili for a price to all employees for lunch. The Cook off Champ is the recipe that sells the

most bowls. Coffee Cart: Arrange for volunteers to bring a coffee and snack cart throughout the office one day. You should advertise in advance. If you do have to purchase items, make sure you sell them at a profit. While selling coffee and snacks, distribute State Combined Campaign information.

Just Desserts: The campaign committee furnishes the main dish but sells the desserts for $1 or more, with the proceeds going to State Combined Campaign. Tailgate party: Create a sports theme to coincide with hockey season. Hold the party in the parking lot. Serve hot dogs, chips, soda and peanuts.

Breakfast of Champions: Decorate with athletic gear, flags and banners. Company departments become teams, campaign progress is marked by moving teams across a playing field poster towards goal, campaign chair or CEO "coach" gives a pep talk at a kickoff

"Breakfast of Champions" where Wheaties are served. Ice-Cream Social: Offer employees the opportunity to build their own sundae. Have a selection of ice cream available as well as different types of toppings. Make sure there are plenty of volunteers to supervise, assist and clean up. Employee Cookbook: Collect and group recipes and household hints into a customized cookbook. Have employees' children

create illustrations for the cover and categories. Print books in-house or by a local business, pro bono. Progressive Breakfast: Have each department bring a breakfast food item. Employees rotate throughout the office to sample each department's contribution.

Nacho Party: Plan an afternoon to sell nachos or popcorn to interested employees. Employees pay $2 for each serving with all proceeds going to the community.

Sports Related Events

Paper Airplane Contest: Have a paper airplane contest from an upper floor of your building. Charge $1 or $2 per paper airplane (sheets of paper with folding design already printed on it with space for name). Prizes awarded for longest and straightest flight or, as an alternative, place prizes on floor and plane closest to prize wins it. Putt-putt Contest: Design and set up your own wacky miniature golf course within your office, lobby or work area. Charge each person to play and award a prize to the player with the lowest score. Flag each hole with a fact about State Combined. Executive Chair Race: Set up a relay course for executives to go through, either sitting in a chair or on tricycles. Let observers choose their favorite contestant with donations.

Strike up the Fun: Start the project early by contacting Bama Lanes or other local bowling alley with the idea of a Tournament and advertise well in advance. Hand out sponsorship forms and have an entry fee for each bowler, arrange 50/50 draws, trophies or prizes for best team, and best and worst score, etc.

Fun at the Races: Build a large display of a racetrack representing each department. Enter either department heads or canvassers into the horserace. Set up the racetrack in a strategic area where there is high visibility. Horses advance on the track as dollars and/or participation rates increase in each department. Award prizes to those departments that make dollars and participation goals. Give prizes to individual department heads or canvassers, and/or entire departments (i.e., department lunch, or a donut day). The Fun of Friendly Competition: Schedule noon hour events each day of the week. Schedule fun events like; a paper airplane throwing contest, shooting crumpled paper into wastebaskets, an obstacle race (an added twist is to push top executives sitting in chairs around a course of pylons), a briefcase toss. Encourage departments to enter employees in each event. Hold finals in the main lobby where employees can cheer on their co-workers and encourage inter-departmental competition. Catch Football Fever: Organize a tailgate party. Sell football fare from a truck in the parking lot "tailgate" style Offer hot-dogs, popcorn, peanuts, soft drinks and other goodies. Organize a tag football game, with participants donating an entrance fee and spectators wagering on the outcome. International Olympics: Celebrate diversity by transforming departments into various countries with decor and dress to match. Organize an international potluck luncheon where employees bring their favorite ethnic dishes. Host a mini-Olympics tournament. Showcase music from around the world.

Mini-Indy 500: Rent or borrow remote controlled cars and set up an "Indy 500" race. Use office supplies to make the track more interesting. Teams can be sponsored to compete. Spectators can vote on who the think will win with donations.

Playing the field: Use baseball, basketball, football, and golf or hockey themes. Teams of employees advance around bases or down the field. Include sports-related competitions and prizes for participants. Miniature Golf: Build a nine-hole course featuring ramps, water and sand around the office. The lowest score will take home a tacky golfing sport coat. Interested twosomes return an entry form, bring a putter the day to the event, and pay an appropriate entry fee. Bocce Ball Tournament: Not positioned as a major fundraising event but used to generate awareness and interest in the campaign.

Celebrate Your Success and Say Thank You! You cannot say THANK YOU big enough or often enough. Thank employees who contribute their time, energy and money to your campaign. Without their help and support, your campaign wouldn’t have been so successful. Involve management in the thank you process. THANK YOU NOTES Use note cards and attach 1980’s candy to them or use one of the following ideas: Hershey Hugs - You deserve a hug! Thanks for contributing to State Combined. Your gift is creating opportunities for a better life for all! 100 Grand Bar – Your commitment to State Combined Campaign and our community is priceless! Thanks for giving and creating opportunities for a better life for all! SweetTarts – You are a “sweet tart”! Thanks for giving to State Combined Campaign. Pop Rocks – Thanks for sharing your generosity with State Combined Campaign and those who need a hand up in our community. You Rock! Gobstopper – Thanks for helping us have a “gobstopper” of a campaign! Double Bubble Bubble Gum – Thanks for doubling your contribution to the State Combined Campaign! Willy Wonka Golden Ticket Chocolate Bars – Thanks for being the golden ticket to our success! I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM PARTY Throw an ice cream sundae party!

State Combined Campaign Presentation and Agencies Speaking Out (Virtually)

Steps for setting up State Combined Campaign Presentation and Agencies Speaking Out Event:

1. Call Becky or Sharilyn at State Combined Campaign 334-269-4505 2. Provide the following information:

• Name and phone number of contact person

• Date and Time (A.M. or P.M.)

• Amount of time allotted for the presentation (15 minutes is recommended for State Combined Campaign presentation; 5-10 minutes is recommended for Agencies Speaking Out)

• If you will need to use the SCC Zoom meeting connection or if you have one available to you.

3. The State Combined Campaign will match an agency speaker to your specific situation, or you can request a certain Partner Agency if you like. Please refer to the brochure or the State Combined Campaign web site for a list of agencies. 4. SCC Staff will set everything up and confirm all the arrangements with you.

Casual Day for State Combined By allowing your employees to dress casually for a small contribution to State Combined Campaign, they can not only feel great knowing they’re helping others and can also get out of those dress clothes they have to wear every day. It can also work great for “hat” day or “tennis shoe” day!! Just set a Casual Day for State Combined once a week, once a month or whenever you want. Here’s how it works…Your employee donates $1, $2, or $3 (you set the amount) to be able to dress casually on the day you select. In return, they receive a Casual Day for State Combined sticker to wear that shows they are an employee who cares.

Make the State Combined Campaign a Year-Round Presence Campaigning for pledges will be much easier when your employees are exposed to the State Combined Campaign and its agencies on a year-round basis. Begin a New Hire Program When a new employee is hired, give them the opportunity right away to give through payroll deduction. You don’t have to wait until campaign time. Volunteer Contact the State Combined Campaign for individual or group volunteer opportunities. More information is available on the State Combined Campaign’s web site www.statecombinedcampaign.org. If you have an idea that has proven to be successful, let us know about it so we can share it with others!