www.MetroDenverCFC.org

Jodi Korthuis, Campaign Director 720-999-1015 or [email protected]

Cari Allen, Campaign Coordinator 720-352-5076 or [email protected]

Metro Denver By the Numbers

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17 Counties 40,000 Federal Employees

6,392 Donors in 2011*

20% Participation in 2011*

$470.77 Average Gift in 2011*

$3,030,000 raised in 2011**

*as of January 20, 2012 **to date

Metro Denver CFC Rules

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Metro Denver CFC Rules

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Metro Denver CFC Rules

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Overview

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Federal Government’s employee charitable giving program.

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Federal employees raise millions of dollars through CFC.

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One campaign, one time of year, one ask.

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Designation campaign – donors selects the charity(ies)they wish to give to; The campaign DOES NOT collect contributions to be distributed to all participating charities.

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Contributions through payroll deductions, cash or check.

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50 Years - $7 Billion!!!

Overview

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The solicitation occurs in the Fall; Designations are distributed quarterly starting the following April.

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Charities must apply and meet eligibility requirements annually.

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Upon meeting the eligibility requirements, charity is verified through IRS database.

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Final authorization to list a charity and code assignment comes from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

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The Combined Federal Campaign is the only authorized solicitation of employees in the Federal workplace on behalf of charitable organizations.

CFC Structure

• All aspects of the CFC, including eligibility for participation, are strictly governed by Federal regulation. • The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has the overall responsibility for regulating the management of the CFC. • OPM reviews and provides guidance and technical advice on regulations, and has the authority to conduct compliance audits on any CFC local campaign fiscal records. This applies to participating federations and independent charities.

Campaign Overview

• The CFC is divided into federations and independent organizations. • Federation - group of charitable human health and welfare organizations established for the purpose of supplying common fundraising, administrative, and management services to its members. • Independent Organization - organization that applies to the CFC on its own behalf. Local unaffiliated organizations apply to the Local Federal Coordinating Committee.

• International, National or Local eligibility is determined by OPM.

Campaign Overview

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Federal employees who voluntarily choose to donate through the Combined Federal Campaign may give their money to a federation, to an organization under a federation, or to an independent organization. Private foundations and units of government are not eligible to participate in the CFC. OPM will verify each applicant’s IRS Code § 501(c)(3) tax exempt status with the IRS.

Campaign Accountability

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Charities that want to receive funds generated by the campaign are required to submit to a substantial review of their financial and governance practices prior to acceptance. This eligibility review is in line with community norms, but it has helped set standards for participation in giving initiatives that transcend the community.

Eligibility Timeline

March 15 – Metro Denver applications due for Completeness Review.

March 30 – Metro Denver applications due.

April 19– Metro Denver LFCC meets to determine eligibility.

Eligibility Timeline

April 30 – Deadline for LFCC to notify local organizations of eligibility decisions in writing (denials by certified mail).

June 4 – Deadline for decisions by LFCC on all local organization appeals.

July 31 – OPM completion of local appeal reviews.

2012 Application

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Application available on our website: www.metrodenvercfc.org

o Federation & member charity application o Independent Charity Application o Checklist for each application

Application Guidelines

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All required documents and attachments must be complete and submitted before the application deadline – March 30.

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CFC will not accept late applications.

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Missing or out of date documents will not be accepted during the appeals process.

Application Guidelines

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The agency is to designate the Certifying Official for purposes of the application and use his or her signature consistently throughout the form; no auto pens permitted.

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The CFC will not accept applications with modifications to any of the certification statements.

Review Process

Completeness Review

• PCFO will perform a completeness review on all applications received before March 1 and notify charities of inaccuracies or incomplete applications prior to the screening committee’s review. • Charities submitting applications between March 15 and March 30 will not be notified of missing or inaccurate applications prior to eligibility decisions. • Applications submitted after March 30 will not be accepted.

Review Process

Sampling of Federation Members

• Federations MUST submit full applications of all members not approved for participation in 2011 and all new members applications.

• LFCC will request 20% of member applications for audit sampling.

Application Communications

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Only independent organizations will be contacted directly by the LFCC. If you apply as a member of a federation, DO NOT the LFCC an independent application. If dual applications are found, the independent application will not be considered.

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Faxes or electronic submissions of applications are not accepted.

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Participation in the campaign is “Contingent upon verification of your current 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt status by OPM.”

2012 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Application Training

Application Timeline

April 2 – Deadline for 2012 local application period (campaigns may set earlier deadlines) April 30 – Deadline for LFCC to notify local organizations of eligibility decisions in writing June 4 – Deadline for decisions by LFCC on all local organization appeals July 31 – OPM completion of local appeal reviews

Review Process

Sampling of Federation Members • Federations MUST submit full applications of all members not approved for participation in 2011 • 20% Sampling of federation membership encouraged Completeness Review • Contact applicant regarding administrative oversights

CFC Application Cover Page

• Include five-digit code, if participated in 2011 CFC • Organization address must be a physical mailing address. No P.O. Boxes • Contact info may include P.O. Boxes • Use of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) by campaigns is optional • If campaign is not using EFT, it may be removed from the application cover page

CFC Certification Statement #1 Local, Adjacent, or Statewide Presence

• WHO received the service, benefit, or assistance • WHAT the service, benefit, or assistance is • WHEN it was delivered • WHERE it was delivered

CFC Certification Statement #1 Local, Adjacent, or Statewide Presence

• Hours of Operation • Location – County/State • 2011 Human Health and Welfare Services

CFC Certification Statement #1 Local, Adjacent, or Statewide Presence Factors OPM/LFCC will consider:

– Nature and extent of the service, benefit, assistance, or program activity – Frequency, continuity, and duration of services – Impact on, or benefit to, beneficiaries – Number of beneficiaries

CFC Certification Statement #1 National or International Presence

Web-Based Service Requirements

– Records indicating geographic distribution of users – – Describe scope of services received Document 2 of the following: • • • Evidence that users registered for the service Summary reports documenting customer feedback Evidence that users paid a fee

CFC Certification Statement #1 Local, Adjacent, or Statewide Presence Applicants should avoid…

– Generalized statements – Listing “offered” services – Listing location of members, affiliates, or board members – Listing the residences of visitors to a facility

CFC Certification Statement #1 Local, Adjacent, or Statewide Presence Applicants should avoid…

– Listing services provided by the service recipient – Information disseminated by USPS or Internet – Repetitive text – Fundraising activities as a service

CFC Certification Statement #1 Local or Adjacent Presence Examples of Qualifying Attachment A: Texas

San Antonio, November 1-3, 2011 ABC Charity conducted a national conference on cancer research and treatment in New Orleans. ABC Charity staff made presentations on new research, provided advocacy training to attendees, and facilitated a discussion between policymakers and medical researchers. 120 healthcare industry professionals attended the three-day conference

CFC Certification Statement #1 National or International Presence

Example of Qualifying Attachment A:

• Texas – Calendar Year 2011 (scholarships awarded bimonthly ) Charity International awarded scholarships to the following Louisiana high school students pursuing a degree in computer technology to attend the college or university of their choice:  A. Smith, Jefferson Parish ($1,800)  J. Doe, St. Charles Parish ($5,000)  B. Callahan, Orleans Parish ($1,200)  D. Johnson, Jefferson Parish ($800)  C. Jones, Ascension Parish ($900)

CFC Certification Statement #1 Local or Adjacent Presence Examples of Non-Qualifying Attachment A:

Austin, TX December 2011 Charity Central held a Family Day attended by local physicians. Corpus Christi, TX November 2011 ABC Charity’s Texas chapter held a workshop for local families interested in learning more about ABC’s research programs. Presentations were made by ABC Charity Texas’ Executive Director and Vice President of Research.

CFC Certification Statement #1 Local, Adjacent, or Statewide Presence Example of Non-qualifying Statewide Attachment A:

Dallas 2011 ABC Charity provides newsletters, mentoring program, recreational activities, and counseling to at-risk youth. We have two youth camps in the New Orleans area serving 100 young adults Houston 2011 ABC Charity provides newsletters, mentoring program, recreational activities, and counseling to at-risk youth. We have a youth camp in the Baton Rouge area serving 130 young adults

CFC Certification Statement #1 Local, Adjacent, or Statewide Presence Example of Non-qualifying Attachment A:

Fort Worth The Charity Museum, based in Fort Worth, recorded 300 visitors from 60 Louisiana parishes since 2005.

El Paso August 10, 2011 XYZ Institute conducted a fundraiser at the Shreveport Independence Day celebration that raised $22,000. 250 Louisiana residents, representing 45 parishes contributed.

CFC Certification Statement #2 IRS Determination Letter

Include a copy of the most recent IRS determination letter as ATTACHMENT B.  Must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization  OPM will verify applicant’s current 501(c)(3) status with the IRS  If name on IRS letter, IRS Form 990, or audit is different from applicant, official documentation from IRS or state government must be included

CFC Certification Statement #2 IRS Determination Letter

Bona-Fide Chapters and Affiliates of a Parent Organization Include certification from CEO or equivalent verifying applicant is in good standing with parent and is covered by parent’s 501(c)(3) determination, IRS Form 990 and audited financial statements

501(c)(3) Status Verification

CFC regulations at 5 CFR §950.202 require an applicant charity to certify it is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) and to which contributions are tax-deductible pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 170(c)(2).

CFC Certification Statement #2 IRS Determination Letter

Family support and youth activities (also known as Morale, Welfare and Recreation organizations or “MWRs”) must meet criteria outlined at 5 CFR 950.204(d).

Commanding officer’s letter must specify that organization is a “Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality that supports the installation MWR/FSYA program.” Day care centers located on Federal property may not participate under these guidelines.

CFC Certification #3 Affiliation Status

Choose one of three options: • “ I certify the organization named in this application is not part of a group exemption ” ;  Name and EIN on IRS Determination letter will be unique • “ I certify the organization named in this application is part of a group exemption ” ;    Name may or may not be unique Organizations using this certification will have an EIN different from the EIN on the national group exemption letter Must have certification letter from national organization dated on or after Oct. 1, 2011

CFC Certification #3 Affiliation Status

• “I certify the organization named in this application is a bona-fide chapter or affiliate which operates under a national organization’s single corporate tax-exemption.”  Name and EIN will be the same as national  Must provide certification letter from national dated on or after Oct. 1, 2011

CFC Certification Statement #4

“I certify the organization named in the application is a human health and welfare organization providing services, benefits, or assistance to, or conducting activities affecting human health and welfare.” 2011 human health/welfare service must be in Attachment A

CFC Certification Statement #5

Choose one of three options: • Revenues over $250,000:  accounts for its funds on the accrual basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); and,  has an audit annually by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).

  Submit audit for FYE June 30, 2010 or more recent If using national organization information, provide certification from CEO of affiliated national organization for FYE June 30, 2010 or more recent

CFC Certification Statement #5 (cont.)

• Revenues between $100,000 and $250,000:  accounts for its funds on an accrual basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); and,  audited annually by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).  Do not need to provide audit, but must be available if requested by LFCC/OPM

CFC Certification Statement #5

“I certify the organization named in this application reports total revenue of less than $100,000 on its IRS Form 990 (or pro forma IRS Form 990) covering a period ending not more than 18 months prior to January 2011 and has controls in place to ensure funds are properly accounted for and it can provide accurate timely financial information to interested parties .”

CFC Certification Statement #5

• Audit must cover the fiscal period ending on or after June 30, 2010 (18 months prior to January 2012) • Audit must state organization accounts for its funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and it was audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS)  “except for” statements may cause denial • Audit report must be signed, dated and be on the audit firm’s letterhead

CFC Certification Statement #6

Two options: • “I certify the organization named in this application prepares and submits to the IRS a complete copy of the organization’s IRS Form 990.”  Include a copy of the complete IRS Form 990 for a period ending no later than 18 months prior to January 2012, including signatures in the box marked “Signature of Officer” as

ATTACHMENT D

CFC Certification Statement #6

Option 2 • “I certify the organization named in this application is not required to prepare and submit an IRS Form 990 to the IRS.”  Download IRS Form 990 ( www.irs.gov

)  Include a pro forma IRS Form 990: Part I (Summary), Part II (Signature Block), Part VII (Compensation sections A and B), Part VIII (Statement of Revenues), Part IX (Statement of Functional Expenses), and Part XI (Financial Statements and Reporting).

CFC Certification Statement #6

Include as ATTACHMENT D a copy of the most recently completed IRS Form 990, including signature in the box marked “Signature of officer” • Must cover same time period as audited financial statements • Copies of IRS Forms 990 filed electronically are acceptable if IRS Form 8879-EO or 8453-EO is also provided. (See CFC Memo 2007-11) • The preparer’s signature alone is not sufficient • If organization is not required to file the Form 990, it must still provide a pro forma Form 990

CFC Certification Statement #7

Regulatory Formula: In Part IX (Statement of Functional Expenses, ADD Line 25, Column C to the amount in Line 25, Column D. Divide the sum by Part VIII (Statement of Revenue, Line 12, Column A (Total Revenue).

The regulatory formula must be used. No other calculations/methods are allowed

CFC Certification Statement #8

“I certify that an active and responsible governing body, whose members have no material conflict of interest and a majority of whom serves without compensation, directs the organization named in this application.” • The number of voting members on page 1 must be equal to or less than the number of individuals identified as a director or trustee in Part VII (see CFC Memo 2010-5).

• If page 1 lists more voting members than are listed in Part VII, the organization must either provide an explanation of the difference or submit an amended IRS Form 990

CFC Certification Statement #8 (cont.)

• An organization’s IRS Form 990 that does not include a complete list of the officers, Board of Directors, trustees and key employees, and their compensation, if any, is incomplete and will result in a denial. Uncompensated members must have a -0 in the compensation column

CFC Certification Statement #8 (cont.)

CFC Certification Statement #8 (cont.)

CFC Certification Statement #8 Board of Directors

“I certify an active and responsible governing body, whose members have no material conflict of interest and a majority of which serve without compensation, directs the organization named in this application.”

CFC Certification Statement #9 Sale/Lease of CFC Contributor Information

“I certify the organization named in this application prohibits the sale or lease of CFC contributor lists.” Donor names and addresses may be used to acknowledge the contribution. CFC regulations prohibit the sale or lease of this information.

CFC Certification Statement #9 Sale/Lease of Contributor Information

“I certify the organization named in this application prohibits the sale or lease of CFC contributor lists.” • Donor names and addresses may be used to acknowledge the contribution. CFC regulations prohibit the sale or lease of this information

CFC Certification Statement #10

“I certify the organization named in this application conducts publicity and promotional activities based upon its actual program and operations, these activities are truthful and non-deceptive, include all material facts, and make no exaggerated or misleading claims.”

CFC Certification Statement #11

“I certify the organization named in this application effectively uses the funds contributed by Federal personnel for its announced purposes.”

CFC Certification Statement #12 Sanctions Compliance

• Sanctions compliance certification is required • Wording in CFC application provided by OPM must be used • The list of countries, entities, or individuals referenced in the certification can found at www.treasury.gov/ofac • Guidance in CFC Memorandum 2005-13

Certifying Official

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s Signature

• Certifying official does not have to be Executive Director, but must be individual in a position to verify the validity of the application and all attachments.

• Certifying official’s signature MUST be original. Automatic pens and/or signature stamps and photocopies may not be used.

• Applicants must check the box next to each statement to demonstrate agreement to comply with the statement

Federation Requirements

• Listing of Eligible Member Organizations (Legal name, DBA, EIN, AFR, and Local Presence Category) • Submission of Audit Regardless of Size  Audit must include verification organization is honoring designations • Board Terms and Meeting Dates/Locations • Annual Report  Describe Dues and/or Fees Arrangements

Appeals Process

• LFCC must provide information on how to appeal at the local and national levels • Appeals limited to the facts justifying the reversal of the original decision • Appeals may not be used to supplement applications with missing or outdated documents

www.MetroDenverCFC.org

Jodi Korthuis, Campaign Director 720-999-1015 or [email protected]

Cari Allen, Campaign Coordinator 720-352-5076 or [email protected]