About the Campaign


2010 Campaign Chair Secretary Linda Carlisle


2010 Campaign Vice Chair Secretary Moses Carey

Who Can Contribute?
Virtually all state employees and retirees are eligible to participate in the State Employees
Combined Campaign. In addition to permanent full-time, part-time and time limited employees,
you may also ask temporary employees, interns & contract employees if they would like to
participate. Just remember, they cannot contribute by payroll deduction, but they can make a gift
by cash, check or credit card.

What is the duration of my payroll deduction and when does it begin?
Deductions begin January 2011 & continue through December 2011

Do I need to fill out another Pledge form for this year’s pledge if I have given in the past?
Yes. A new form or online pledge must be completed every year.

Are contributions tax-deductible?
Yes. You may need documentation to support your contribution depending on the amount you
pledge. Consult with your accountant or tax advisor for details.

Who determines how my contribution will be used?
You decide by designating your contribution to one or more charities listed in the 2010 SECC
Giving Guide. The SECC does require that designations to a single charity total at least $10 to
lessen the administrative costs of the campaign.

What happens to my contribution if I do not designate to a specific charity?
The campaign’s regulations assure that all undesignated funds are proportionately distributed to
those charities receiving designations. If Charity A receives 5% of designated pledges, then
Charity A will also receive 5% of undesignated pledges.

What is the campaign’s overhead ?
In 2010, the campaign’s administrative costs will be 10% or less. Campaign staff and
volunteers make every possible effort to economize and assure that the greatest portion of
every gift is disbursed to the campaign charities. The national average is over 25%.

How Are Charities Approved for the Giving Guide?
All charities listed in the SECC Giving Guide must apply for admission annually and meet the
campaign’s eligibility criteria established by regulations that govern the State Employees
Combined Campaign. The criteria that the charities must meet can be found on our website at
www.ncsecc.org under the federations category.