Frequently Asked Questions Concerning the FSECC
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WHAT IS THE FLORIDA STATE EMPLOYEES' CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN?
The Florida State Employees' Charitable Campaign (FSECC) is the single authorized solicitation of state employees to benefit voluntary agencies providing programs to meet human needs in our community, across the nation and abroad.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE CAMPAIGN?
One campaign is less time consuming and less costly (more help for human needs). Payroll deduction is authorized (take a full year to finance your gift with small payments).
HOW IS THE CAMPAIGN ADMINISTERED?
Oversight for the FSEC Campaign is provided by a Steering Committee appointed by the Governor and Cabinet, comprised of nine state employees. All agencies listed have been screened for admission by the Committee.
HOW IS MY GIFT DISTRIBUTED?
You have the choice of designating a specific agency (or agencies) and/or umbrella groups to receive your gift. All undesignated contributions will be distributed by your local State Employees' Steering Committee.
Designations to United Ways, America's Charities, Community Health Charities of Florida, Earth Share, Global Impact, Independent Charities of America, and Neighbor to Nation are provided to their respective umbrella groups for distribution.
Designated gifts to the unaffiliated/independent organizations will be transmitted directly. All contributions are subject to an administrative charge covering campaign and year-round costs.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I GIVE?
There is no single answer to how much of your earnings you may wish to contribute to human needs. Giving is a personal matter and a personal decision. One suggested giving guide is one hour's pay each month for 12 months. This is not a quota or an assessment. Be as generous as you can.
HOW DO I CONTRIBUTE?
Payroll deductions will begin the first pay period in January 2006 and will be discontinued automatically after the last pay period in December 2006. The minimum allotment is $2.00 per pay period if paid monthly, or $1.00 per pay period if paid every two weeks. Make checks payable to the Florida State Employees' Charitable Campaign. Contributions will be accepted for authorized agencies only.
WHAT GROUPS PARTICIPATE IN THE FSECC?
- United Ways
- America's Charities
- Community Health Charities of Florida
- Earth Share
- Global Impact (formerly International Service Agencies)
- Independent Charities of America
- Neighbor to Nation (formerly Share America!)
- Unaffiliated/Independent Organizations
WHAT ARE THE ADMINISTRATIVE & FUNDRAISING COSTS?
Visit the Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Gift Giver's Guide website to view financial information for any of the charitable organizations listed in this brochure:
CAN I DESIGNATE A SPECIFIC COUNTY FOR MY CONTRIBUTION?
Yes. Designations to a county other than the county in which you work will be for the total annual pledge, will be transmitted to the United Way that serves that county, and distributed as undesignated funds by the Local FSECC Steering Committee. If you choose this county designation option, no further agency designations from the brochure can be made.
COUNTY CODES LISTING
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01 - Alachua
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19 - Franklin
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37 - Leon
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55 - St. Johns
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CAN I DESIGNATE A SPECIFIC COUNTY AND AGENCY DESIGNATIONS?
No. If you choose the specific county designation option, no further agency designations from the brochure can be made. Your contribution will be transmitted to the United Way that serves that county, and distributed as undesignated funds by the Local FSECC Steering Committee.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Anonymous Box on the pledge form to allow any contributor to remain anonymous.
- Beginning in 2005, "employee numbers" will be utilized on the pledge forms, instead of Social Security numbers.
- A website link/address is provided for contributors to visit and view financial information for any of the charitable organizations listed in the brochure.
- A county code listing is provided in the brochure for those individuals who wish their annual gift to go to a different county (see listing for designation limitations).
LOCAL NOTES
- State employees must use the FSECC materials (i.e., pledge form and brochure) from the Fiscal Agent United Way that serves the county in which the state employee works.
- Local FSEC Campaigns are managed on a local level by Local Steering Committees, made up of state employees just like you.
- Interested state employees can volunteer for either their Local Steering Committee or local allocations process by contacting their local United Way fiscal agent.
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