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Campaigns are geared towards helping employees of companies and governments around the country find charities that speak to their hearts. Employees are then able to make donations to the charity(ies) of their choice through payroll deductions. The donors can choose as many or as few charities as they wish, and by allowing workplace giving, employers send a message that they not only care about their employees, but the world around them as well.

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The CFC, or Combined Federal Campaign is a federally created program designed to promote and support workplace charitable donations and philanthropy through an employee focused program. The CFC allows all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. Established in 1961, the CFC is the largest annual workplace charity campaign. There are over 300 CFC campaigns throughout the country which help to raise millions of dollars each year for participating charities. Pledges are made by federal, civilian, postal and military donors during a campaign season that runs from September 1st to December 15th. Donors can use the CFC to support eligible non-profit organizations of their choice.

Charities that are allowed to take part in the CFC are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charities that provide health and human services. Organizations that qualify will be listed in the CFC brochure as either a local, national, or an international unaffiliated organization, or as a member of a local, national, or international federation. Charities that apply to receive funds through the CFC are required to submit to extensive yearly review of their financial and governance practices prior to acceptance. The Combined Federal Campaign applies a very strict criteria designed to ensure that donated money reaches the charities that truly fit the CFC regulations and standards. To be listed as an eligible CFC charity, an organization must, among other requirements: Be tax exempt under IRS Code 501(c)(3). Demonstrate that it provides services, benefits, or assistance to, or conducts activities affecting, human health and welfare. Have a dedicated office that is open at least 15 hours a week, and a dedicated phone number. Provide its latest IRS 990 tax return. Account for its funds in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and be audited by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS). Produce and make available to the public an annual report that describes its activities and identifies its directors/governing body and chief administrative personnel. Provide a information on how much of its revenue is spent on administration and fundraising. (Organizations were capped at 25 percent until the 2006 campaign, but are now allowed to spend more) Be governed by a board or other similar body that is active and responsible and whose members have no material conflict of interest. A majority of this governing body must also serve without compensation. Prohibit the sale or lease of CFC donor names. Provide a 25 word statement of the service that they provide, which will be included in the campaign Agency Guide. To qualify as a national or international group, charities must demonstrate that they provide or conduct real services, benefits, assistance or program activities in at least 15 states (counted over a three year period) or a foreign country. Local groups must similarly demonstrate their presence in the specific community.

MRC represents medical research based charities in the CFC. By aligning with our federation, you be linked with other medical charities around the country, and be assured that the workplace giving donations to your charity will be maximized. MRC staff will walk your charity through the yearly membership application, represent your charity at various workplace giving functions and more. Please contact us to learn how to become a member and to hear from one of out staff first hand on how we can bring your charity's donations to the next level. MRC charities also participate in State and Local campaigns through Neighbor To Nation. To learn more about NTN, click here, or on the logo below.

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