Charity Resources
As a member charity of the Combined Fund Drive (CFD), you are part of an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities. The CFD is proud to offer cost-effective opportunities for your organization to receive funding from our generous donors. This page provides valuable tips, tools, promotions, and initiatives to help you maximize your membership.
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Membership Requirements
There are three simple requirements that must be met in order to be a member with the CFD.
- Make sure that your organization has an approved Federal IRS 501c3 or 170c1 status.
- Register your organization with the Office of the Secretary of State Charities Program in Washington State. Please make sure to provide them with all necessary paperwork. Once registered with the OSOS Charities Program, you’ll be eligible to register with the CFD. Additionally, keep your registration with the Office of the Secretary of State Charities Division in an active status.
- Submit a CFD Membership Application
CFD Member Charity Resources
As a member organization of the Combined Fund Drive, you might be wondering what you get access to, and how to connect with donors throughout our state. Below you will find some helpful tools that will maximize your membership in the program.
- CFD Basics
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Now that you have joined the Combined Fund Drive, you can learn a little more about one of the most innovative charitable giving programs in the country.
Click here to learn the basics of the CFD (PDF) - Fiscal and Policy Notes
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The Combined Fund Drive thrives because of its simplicity. We collect funds from our donors every paycheck, disbursing them to our member charities each quarter. This helpful document will give your organization some tips on how to maintain an active status within our program, and give you the tools you need to succeed as a charity in Washington State.
- Web Content
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One of the easiest ways to connect with state employees through the CFD is to download one of our many web images to post onto your site and creating a direct giving link directly to your organization.
Create your direct giving link
Connect with Donors
There are numerous events and promotions that our member charities can take part in that will help raise the profile of your organization within our communities. The following are opportunities for your charity to be better involved with the CFD.
- Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) - May
- Charity booths available
- UW Virtual Charity Fair - October
- Contact [email protected] for more information
- Charity spotlight at our volunteer trainings - June and August
- Look out for our email requesting member charities to speak with our volunteers for ten minutes during our volunteer trainings.
- Register to our speakers bureau
- This option is available to sign-up anytime. Our CFD volunteers will be able to find your organization's information to ask you to come speak directly to their staff.
Register to our Speakers Bureau View video on ways to connect with our donors (MP4)