FAQs

What is a Workplace Giving Campaign?

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A workplace giving campaign is an employer provided program that offers employees the ability to make regular donations to eligible charities through a payroll system. In most instances, employees can choose to donate to any valid 501(c)3 nonprofit they like as long as the organization is eligible to receive tax deductible gifts. An ideal campaign requires leadership, employee volunteers, a plan and charities to support. Many Campaigns today are supported by online giving systems.
- Employer Campaigns
How do donations in a workplace giving campaign reach the charity(ies)?

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If a campaign is managed by America's Charities, the funds are sent from the company's payroll department to America's Charities either monthly or quarterly and America's Charities Fiscal Services department will process and mail payments to the charity(ies).
- Employer Campaigns
Why should I partner with America's Charities to run my workplace giving campaign?

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A campaign with America's Charities is the easiest way to give. Our staff is fully committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and has a long track record of providing outstanding service, technology and operational excellence to employers and employees throughout the country. We will work with you and guide you from the time you decide to start a workplace giving campaign (or add America's Charities members to your existing program). We recognize the need to develop an informative, motivating and fun campaign that educates donors, as well as the importance to stress your commitment to employee involvement and community relations’ initiatives.
- Employer Campaigns
What is Pledge1st and how much does it cost to use?

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Pledge1st is America’s Charities award-winning technology solution for use in corporate employee-giving philanthropic initiatives and special appeals.

There is not a set-up fee to use Pledge1st. The only fee associated with Pledge1st is an administrative fee which is below the industry norm. Our administrative fee which is based on employee count eligible to participate in the campaign.
- Employer Campaigns

How do I become a member of America’s Charities?

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Charities submit applications each year and are vetted through a rigorous application process. We examine an organization’s mission, financials, community impact and more. To see a copy of our application, click here.
- Charity Membership
How many charities are members of America’s Charities?

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Over 90 charities are members of America’s Charities. From national organizations that reach many towns and cities to local organizations focusing on specific community interests, America’s Charities strives to work with the best organizations in the country.
- Charity Membership
How many potential donors will my campaign be able to reach?

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Approximately 10 million

-About 4 million Federal employees including Postal and Military personnel.

-4 million State and Local Public Sector employees including Public Universities and Public Works, i.e. Transit systems, utilities, etc.

-Almost 3 million Corporate employees.
- Charity Membership
How do campaign applications and appeal services work?

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On behalf of members, America’s Charities staff prepares and submits application to The Office of Personnel Management, OPM, for the CFC, as well as 180 State and Local Public Sector Campaigns. In addition to the application services “AC Staff” represents member charities in the appeal process, if they are denied access.
- Charity Membership

What is America’s Charities?

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America’s Charities, a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization, has as its core business to raise and distribute funds for charities through workplace giving campaigns, and to help employers conduct campaigns in the most effective and efficient manner.
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How long has America's Charities been involved with Workplace Giving?

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Since 1980, America's Charities has brought the nation's best-know and most-loved charities to workplace giving campaigns through the federal and state and local governments and private sector corporations.
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How can I give to members of America's Charities?

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Simply, you can give through your workplace giving campaign. If you do not see listed any of America's Charities 90+ members in the campaign, ask your campaign coordinator to include them.
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