CFC & OUR VOLUNTEERS
Susan Ground & Bailey ArmstrongCFC Central California & Heartland CFC
Overview Why Volunteers? Types of Volunteers
Heartland CFCCFC Central CA
Cultivating Volunteers Training Volunteers Volunteers Moving Forward
Why Volunteers? Reduce CFC administrative overhead
cost
Can easily gain access to agencies
Know employees in agencies
Types of Volunteers(Heartland CFC)
Types of Volunteers(Heartland CFC & Central California CFC)
Local Agency Heads
Key ResponsibilitiesAttend monthly LFCC meetingsConduct face-to-face consultative engagement
calls with Agency Heads in DivisionAssign Division Loaned ExecutiveSupport campaign throughout personal
agencyFollow up on fundraising statuses of assigned
agencies throughout campaign
LFCC Co-Chairs
Types of Volunteers(Heartland CFC)
Promising Federal employeesseeking managerial experience
Key ResponsibilitiesUnderstand the CFC (locally & nationally)Facilitate Federal employee understanding
of giving through the CFCDeliver campaign materialsMonitor giving efforts in assigned agencies
Loaned Executives
Types of Volunteers(Heartland CFC)
Federal employees passionate about charitable giving
Key Responsibilities Attend Campaign Coordinator Training Session Coordinate fundraising efforts within Federal
agencies Train Canvassers Distribute & collect pledges and cash Thank agency donors
Campaign Coordinators
Types of Volunteers(Heartland CFC)
Federal employees that assistCampaign Coordinators
Key ResponsibilitiesAsk fellow employees for donationsAssist in pledge collectionHelp plan fundraising events
Canvassers
Types of Volunteers(Central California CFC)
Federal Volunteers Other Volunteers
Types of Volunteers(Central California CFC)
The LE program offers a great developmental opportunity to enhance management, organizational, planning, networking skills, and to develop abilities that will benefit candidates on an upwardly mobile path
The revision of our 2013 LE Program allows for part time and VERY part time LEs Commitment levels of ½ day to 1 day per week, 1 day per
month or longer will be available to promote agency engagement
Loaned Executives
Types of Volunteers-FLEx Team(CFC Central CA)
The FLEx Team runs all year long and not only during campaign period Offers ALL federal agencies the opportunity to get involved and help
their CFC Delegating projects and tasks to FLEx Team members keeps
campaign expenses down FLEx Team utilizes skills-based volunteering…natural talents & abilities
are easy for most people to share Tem members gain new skills in areas such as project management,
computer skills, goal setting, customer service, marketing and interagency relations
Offers FLEx-ability (any day, any time!) NOT limited to federal employees
Types of Volunteers-FLEx Team(CFC Central CA)
March1-April 1Assist with non profit application screeningData entry of non profit application information
April 1-May 1Federal Agency name and parent agency affiliation verificationPayroll Office verification by payroll group and payroll office
May 1-Jun 1Assist with producing Head of Agency meeting packetsGoal poster preparation
Jun 1-Jul 1Campaign supply allocation Campaign Bag materials printing
Jul 1-Aug 1Solicit sponsorships from local merchants and professionals via letter and personal contacts
Aug 1-Sep1Assemble campaign bags and materials for distribution at Fresno Kick Off EventAssist with Fresno Kick Off event
Sep 1-Oct 1Assemble campaign bags and materials for distribution at Bakersfield and Indian Wells Valley Kick Offs.
Oct 1-Nov 1Pledge card processing
Nov 1-Dec 1Pledge card processingDonor award processing
Dec 1-Jan 1Pledge card processingDonor award processing
Jan 1-Feb 1Assist with planning the annual Campaign Celebration.
Feb 1-April 1Assist with prescreening of charitable agency applications
Where to find FLEx Team Members?(CFC Central CA)
Government Agencies:Former Key Workers/Campaign Coordinators that
have a heart for CFC
Non Government agenciesCollege interns
Reedley College SEED programCSUF American Humanics Program
National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE)
Other Retirees?AT&T Pioneers…Our Heroes for the 2012 CFC!
Volunteers- AT&T Pioneers(CFC Central CA)
293 Campaign Kits assembled by our AT & T Pioneers
Flex Team members
• Work plan provided• Materials organized• Expectations defined• “Road Map” provided• Great success!!!
Cultivating Volunteers Aim for the best
Instill managerial support in your campaign with top LFCC volunteers
Market the LE program as a competitive detail
Supply them with every possible resource
THANK them
Training Volunteers Volunteers work best when they feel
comfortableProvide in-depth training & supportMaintain constant contact Send materials multiple times
Provide LEs with training they wouldn’t gain anywhere else
Volunteers Moving Forward Volunteers will always be an integral
part of the CFC
Volunteers lower the administrative overhead costs
While we have them, volunteers bring local pride to campaigns
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