When does the campaign run?
The campaign typically runs throughout the fall into January. Within this timeframe, individual state agencies and colleges/universities plan and run their own internal campaigns. Wrap up and accounting then take place in January; in February, nonprofit distribution is set up; and, in March, reporting and first donations go to charities. Distributions run for 12 months. The 2021 campaign officially runs from September 8 to January 5.
How do I start?
These are challenging times. The CCC recommends five basic steps to plan for and run a successful department campaign. See the 2021 training materials for more.
Who can I call for help if I have questions about our campaign?
CCC staff members are available to answer your questions, help you plan and troubleshoot, and provide support, materials and resources. Contact us at 720-420-3210 or info@coloradocombinedcampaign.org.
Can I order resource guides and pledge forms?
Yes. The campaign resource guide and pledge form (soft copies) can be found online at www.coloradocombinedcampaign.org/campaign-resources. Order hard-copy versions by emailing us at info@coloradocombinedcampaign.org.
Where can I find additional campaign resources?
Campaign resources (such as emails, graphics and planning materials) may be found online at www.coloradocombinedcampaign.org/campaign-resources. You may also contact the CCC at info@coloradocombinedcampaign.org for additional resources.
Is seed money available this year?
No. Because of budgetary constraints caused by a shortfall in 2020 donations, there is no funding for seed money in 2021. The CCC hopes this can be reversed in 2022.
Does the CCC provide incentive gifts?
Upon request, the CCC can provide to you a limited number of incentive gifts. These can include things like tote bags, travel mugs, pens, magnets, note pads and other swag. It is up to you to decide how to use these items. Often Lead Coordinators will use them for door prizes at events, add them to silent auction baskets or provide them as a thank-you to employees who have donated or volunteered. Because so many department campaigns in 2021 are planned to be virtual, no new promotional items have been ordered and quantities are limited. Email us at info@coloradocombinedcampaign.org to find out more.
Other departments seem to have great giveaways such as gift cards. Where can I get these items?
Aside from the limited amount of items that you can receive directly from the CCC, Lead Coordinators can solicit popular businesses for donations. Tip: approach the stores you already frequent for a donation. Approach businesses close to your workplaces that are popular with employees. A sample donation request letter may be found on the Lead Coordinator resources page on the CCC website. It’s important to note that you’re asking businesses for a donation to the CCC, not to Colorado state government.
What kickoff events and fundraisers have departments hosted to increase participation and pledges?
Most agencies and colleges/universities will host a nonprofit fair so that employees can learn about the different services being offered in the community. Many times these activities are paired with other events such as chili cook-offs, bake sales and silent auctions. In 2021, the CCC is hosting a series of virtual nonprofit fairs that any donor is welcome to click on and attend. Access more information and details here.
How do I schedule a nonprofit fair or nonprofit speaker?
Participating nonprofit agencies are always excited to have the opportunity to connect with employee donors about their work and how much the contributions they receive through the CCC make a difference in their ability to help the community. To schedule a nonprofit speaker or to set up a nonprofit fair, please contact the CCC at info@coloradocombinedcampaign.org. In 2021, few if any in-person visits are anticipated. But we’re happy to help identify and secure speakers for virtual events.
Where can I find more information about the nonprofits participating in this year’s campaign?
A current listing of participating nonprofits can be found in our annual campaign resource guide, as well as on our website at www.coloradocombinedcampaign.org/participating-nonprofits.
What do I do with paper pledge forms that have been completed and returned to my attention?
If an employee has opted to donate through payroll contribution, a copy of the paper pledge form must be provided to the CCC (we then report to payroll offices, once the campaign has ended and all donations are accounted for). If the employee has opted to donate with a check, the pledge form and the check itself need to be mailed to the CCC (our address is 789 Sherman St., #230, Denver, CO 80207). Credit/debit card and e-check gifts may only be made online. Don’t forget to include a Pledge Processing Form with every “batch” of forms and funds. Due to its ease, convenience and affordability, the CCC strongly recommends that departments focus on and encourage payroll gifts made online through iPledge, our easy-to-use, safe and confidential giving platform.
What is the Pledge Processing Form?
This form serves as part of our system of checks and balances and ensures that the CCC attributes the pledges to the correct state agency, college or university. The Pledge Processing Form needs to be filled out and submitted with each batch of pledges you submit to the CCC. (Batches should also be separated by subdivision, for instance, Department of Revenue – Lottery Division, with the Pledge Processing Form filled out accordingly.)
Can an employee make a pledge after the campaign has officially closed?
Employee donors interested in making a credit/debit card, check, or e-check donation can do so at any time throughout the year at www.ipledgeonline.org/_coloradocombinedcampaign. The ability to process pledges made through payroll contribution outside of the timeline of the campaign varies by institution and is at the institution’s discretion. But we can help! Please contact the CCC with questions about processing pledges that are made after the campaign closes at info@coloradocombinedcampaign.org.
If an employee is hired outside of the official campaign season can they still make a pledge or do they have to wait until the next campaign year?
Employee donors interested in making a credit/debit card, check, or e-check donation can do so at any time throughout the year at www.ipledgeonline.org/_coloradocombinedcampaign. The ability to process pledges made through payroll contribution outside of the timeline of the campaign varies by institution and is at the institution’s discretion. But we can help! Please contact the CCC with questions about processing pledges that are made after the campaign closes at info@coloradocombinedcampaign.org.
The campaign typically runs throughout the fall into January. Within this timeframe, individual state agencies and colleges/universities plan and run their own internal campaigns. Wrap up and accounting then take place in January; in February, nonprofit distribution is set up; and, in March, reporting and first donations go to charities. Distributions run for 12 months. The 2021 campaign officially runs from September 8 to January 5.
How do I start?
These are challenging times. The CCC recommends five basic steps to plan for and run a successful department campaign. See the 2021 training materials for more.
Who can I call for help if I have questions about our campaign?
CCC staff members are available to answer your questions, help you plan and troubleshoot, and provide support, materials and resources. Contact us at 720-420-3210 or info@coloradocombinedcampaign.org.
Can I order resource guides and pledge forms?
Yes. The campaign resource guide and pledge form (soft copies) can be found online at www.coloradocombinedcampaign.org/campaign-resources. Order hard-copy versions by emailing us at info@coloradocombinedcampaign.org.
Where can I find additional campaign resources?
Campaign resources (such as emails, graphics and planning materials) may be found online at www.coloradocombinedcampaign.org/campaign-resources. You may also contact the CCC at info@coloradocombinedcampaign.org for additional resources.
Is seed money available this year?
No. Because of budgetary constraints caused by a shortfall in 2020 donations, there is no funding for seed money in 2021. The CCC hopes this can be reversed in 2022.
Does the CCC provide incentive gifts?
Upon request, the CCC can provide to you a limited number of incentive gifts. These can include things like tote bags, travel mugs, pens, magnets, note pads and other swag. It is up to you to decide how to use these items. Often Lead Coordinators will use them for door prizes at events, add them to silent auction baskets or provide them as a thank-you to employees who have donated or volunteered. Because so many department campaigns in 2021 are planned to be virtual, no new promotional items have been ordered and quantities are limited. Email us at info@coloradocombinedcampaign.org to find out more.
Other departments seem to have great giveaways such as gift cards. Where can I get these items?
Aside from the limited amount of items that you can receive directly from the CCC, Lead Coordinators can solicit popular businesses for donations. Tip: approach the stores you already frequent for a donation. Approach businesses close to your workplaces that are popular with employees. A sample donation request letter may be found on the Lead Coordinator resources page on the CCC website. It’s important to note that you’re asking businesses for a donation to the CCC, not to Colorado state government.
What kickoff events and fundraisers have departments hosted to increase participation and pledges?
Most agencies and colleges/universities will host a nonprofit fair so that employees can learn about the different services being offered in the community. Many times these activities are paired with other events such as chili cook-offs, bake sales and silent auctions. In 2021, the CCC is hosting a series of virtual nonprofit fairs that any donor is welcome to click on and attend. Access more information and details here.
How do I schedule a nonprofit fair or nonprofit speaker?
Participating nonprofit agencies are always excited to have the opportunity to connect with employee donors about their work and how much the contributions they receive through the CCC make a difference in their ability to help the community. To schedule a nonprofit speaker or to set up a nonprofit fair, please contact the CCC at info@coloradocombinedcampaign.org. In 2021, few if any in-person visits are anticipated. But we’re happy to help identify and secure speakers for virtual events.
Where can I find more information about the nonprofits participating in this year’s campaign?
A current listing of participating nonprofits can be found in our annual campaign resource guide, as well as on our website at www.coloradocombinedcampaign.org/participating-nonprofits.
What do I do with paper pledge forms that have been completed and returned to my attention?
If an employee has opted to donate through payroll contribution, a copy of the paper pledge form must be provided to the CCC (we then report to payroll offices, once the campaign has ended and all donations are accounted for). If the employee has opted to donate with a check, the pledge form and the check itself need to be mailed to the CCC (our address is 789 Sherman St., #230, Denver, CO 80207). Credit/debit card and e-check gifts may only be made online. Don’t forget to include a Pledge Processing Form with every “batch” of forms and funds. Due to its ease, convenience and affordability, the CCC strongly recommends that departments focus on and encourage payroll gifts made online through iPledge, our easy-to-use, safe and confidential giving platform.
What is the Pledge Processing Form?
This form serves as part of our system of checks and balances and ensures that the CCC attributes the pledges to the correct state agency, college or university. The Pledge Processing Form needs to be filled out and submitted with each batch of pledges you submit to the CCC. (Batches should also be separated by subdivision, for instance, Department of Revenue – Lottery Division, with the Pledge Processing Form filled out accordingly.)
Can an employee make a pledge after the campaign has officially closed?
Employee donors interested in making a credit/debit card, check, or e-check donation can do so at any time throughout the year at www.ipledgeonline.org/_coloradocombinedcampaign. The ability to process pledges made through payroll contribution outside of the timeline of the campaign varies by institution and is at the institution’s discretion. But we can help! Please contact the CCC with questions about processing pledges that are made after the campaign closes at info@coloradocombinedcampaign.org.
If an employee is hired outside of the official campaign season can they still make a pledge or do they have to wait until the next campaign year?
Employee donors interested in making a credit/debit card, check, or e-check donation can do so at any time throughout the year at www.ipledgeonline.org/_coloradocombinedcampaign. The ability to process pledges made through payroll contribution outside of the timeline of the campaign varies by institution and is at the institution’s discretion. But we can help! Please contact the CCC with questions about processing pledges that are made after the campaign closes at info@coloradocombinedcampaign.org.