University of Florida Community Campaign
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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What happens to my contribution?
Q) What happens to my contribution if I don't designate to specific agencies?
A) Contributions to the UFCC that are not designated to a specific agency are distributed by the campaign based on the percentage of designated funds given to each agency. This is in accordance with UF regulation 6C1-1.015(6): Funds not specifically designated by the employee for a specific organization shall be allocated as follows: participating organizations shall receive the same percentage of undesignated funds as the percentage of designated funds they receive, except that on an annual basis a federation may be allocated the aggregate percentage of designated funds for federation organizations participating in the University of Florida Community Campaign. For example, if an agency received .5% of the campaign total in specific designations, .5% of the undesignated funds have been earned by that agency.
These funds are distributed according to the regulation as follows:
Independent Agencies: These agencies receive the funds that have been specifically designated to them and receive their earned percentage of the undesignated funds.
Community Health Charities Agencies: These agencies receive the funds that have been specifically designated to them. CHC - as their federation - receives all undesignated funds earned by their agencies and distributes these - as earned - to the agencies.
United Way Agencies: United Way - as their federation - receives all undesignated funds earned by their agencies. These funds are distributed through United Way's community impact fund. The monies from this fund are overseen by a group of 58 volunteers from 40 different organizations who participated in the grant process spending more than 1,700 hours evaluating program outcomes, impacts and budgets to ensure that United Way funds are directed at programs creating measurable results in the local community. United Way grants awarded for 2009-10
UFCC Online Giving Process
UFCC Online Giving Process
Q) Not receiving the UFCC online giving Welcome Page after signing on into myUFL? You may have on your pop-up blocker.
A) There are two ways to turn off Pop-Up Blocker:
- Hold down the "Ctrl" key, while you click on "UFCC Sign On." Continue holding down the key until a new page appears with your UFCC Welcome Page.
- If you click on "UFCC Sign On" and pop up screen (w/ a UFCC Welcome Page) does not appear, you will need to disable pop-up blocker. First, on your task bar, go to "Tools", scroll to "Pop-Up Blocker" and choose turn off pop-up blocker. Now, click "UFCC Sign On" again for your Welcome Page.
For Firefox Users:
When Firefox blocks a site, it notifies the user on the top bar. If you click that Options button, you can tell it to allow pop-ups from my.ufl.edu or to show a particular pop-up.
Telling it to show the bottom site, will open up in the UFCC online donor system.
Users can also go to Tools -> Options -> Content and uncheck the Block Pop-Up Windows box.
Q) I am not receiving Campaign e-mails reminders. Why not?
A) If you are using Outlook, please check that the e-mails are not in your Junk E-mail or Spam folders. If they are, you can make sure you receive these e-mails by adding ufcc@ufl.edu to your Safe Senders list in Outlook by clicking Tools > Option > Preferences > Junk E-mail > Safe Senders > Add > now add ufcc@ufl.edu to that list.
Q) If I use a credit/bank card for my pledge, when will my payment be processed?
A) Credit card payments are processed at 4pm EST, Monday through Friday. Payments made after 4pm EST Monday through Friday will be processed the following business day. Payments made on Saturday and Sunday will be processed Monday at 4pm EST. If your payment has been processed, you will not be able to change your donation in the online pledge processing system. If your pledge has been processed and you wish to change your pledge or designations, please contact Community Relations at (352) 392-4567.
Q) I do not have a UF e-mail address. How will I give to the UFCC?
A) UF employees who do not have a UF e-mail address will be given a printed pledge card as in years past. If an employee uses a home computer, he can access the UFCC website or myUFL to give. His information will be in the UFCC online system.
Q) Can OPS employees give through the online system?
A) Yes. OPS employees will log in and be taken to a page specifically designed for them.
Q) Can an employee who is hired during the campaign still give online?
A) Yes. A new employee who is not already in the UFCC online system will automatically have a profile created when they log in with their Gatorlink account.
Q) Will UAA and the UF Foundation employees pledge online in 2009?
A) Yes. UF, UAA and UFF employees will all have the opportunity to pledge online in 2009.
Q) Who will collect and process the pledge cards from employees who do not use the online system?
A) The office of Community Relations coordinates the UFCC and will process the pledge cards.
Q) How do I stop the "reminder" campaign online giving e-mails?
A) If you do not want to contribute to the UFCC, sign on to the system and choose ?No Donation.? You should not receive further e-mails.
Q) While in the UFCC online giving site, the "Back" button in my web browser does not work properly.
A) To navigate within the UFCC online giving site, please use the back/forward arrows at the bottom and top of each online giving page.
Q) How would a donor combine gifts (to attain leadership level status) with their partner/spouse who works for UF or another company?
A) The UF employee will need to indicate online (Donor information page) and/or on the preprinted pledge form the name of the spouse/partner and where that spouse/partner is employed to receive that credit. The credit will be determined by United Way, which is the fiscal agent of the UFCC.
University of Florida Community Campaign
Q) What is the UFCC?
A) The UFCC is the University of Florida Community Campaign. The UFCC reflects the symbiotic relationship between UF and the community --- an emphasis upon our need as the leading employer to enhance and give back to our community. The UFCC began in 1993 and provides an opportunity for employees to give to local community health and human services charities of their choice via payroll deduction or a one-time contribution. Our employees' contributions help improve the quality of life for people in the communities of the Alachua County region.
Q) What are the dates for the 2009 UFCC?
A) The 2009 General campaign will run from October 5th - October 23rd.
Q) How do I contribute to the UFCC?
A) During the October campaign, UF employees will receive e-mails from the UFCC with links to the online contribution site. UF employee donations may be made through payroll deduction or by check, cash, bank card, or direct bill. Pledge cards are available for those who do not have e-mail.
Q) Does my contribution go to the University of Florida?
A) No. Your contribution, less a 4.7% (for 2009) administrative fee paid to the University's Fiscal Agent - the United Way - goes to the agency or agencies you select from the list of agencies. If you do not designate an agency, your contribution is divided among federations or agencies in proportion to the amount that has been designated in the campaign.
Q) What is the difference between the Leadership Campaign and the General Community Campaign?
A)The UF Community Campaign is comprised of two components of giving. The Leadership Campaign and The General Campaign. Traditionally, the Leadership Campaign period is an opportunity for those who qualify at the leadership level to donate before the general campaign begins. The “leadership” designation identifies individuals on campus who have either given $500 or more during the previous year’s campaign, OR whose annual salary is more than $50K. This year, the Leadership Campaign period is Aug. 31 to Sept. 18, and the General Campaign period is October 5 to October 23. However, due to the easier and convenient online giving system, all employees will be able to log on during either period and give their donations to their favorite charity, organization or service (78 agencies for the 2009 season).
Q) What happens to my contribution if I don't designate to specific agencies?
Designated funds they receive, except that on an annual basis a federation may be allocated the aggregate percentage of designated funds for federation organizations participating in the University of Florida Community Campaign. For example, if an agency received .5% of the campaign total in specific designations, .5% of the undesignated funds have been earned by that agency.
These funds are distributed according to the regulation as follows:
Independent Agencies: These agencies receive the funds that have been specifically designated to them and receive their earned percentage of the undesignated funds.
Community Health Charities Agencies: These agencies receive the funds that have been specifically designated to them. CHC - as their federation - receives all undesignated funds earned by their agencies and distributes these - as earned - to the agencies.
United Way Agencies: United Way - as their federation - receives all undesignated funds earned by their agencies. These funds are distributed through United Way's community impact fund. The monies from this fund are overseen by a group of 58 volunteers from 40 different organizations who participated in the grant process spending more than 1,700 hours evaluating program outcomes, impacts and budgets to ensure that United Way funds are directed at programs creating measurable results in the local community. United Way grants awarded for 2009-10
Q) If I can choose to give via payroll deduction, when will the deductions begin?
A) The bi-weekly payroll deductions will start in January 2010. There are a total of 26 deductions for 12 month UF employees and 19/21 deductions for 9/10 month UF employees. Note that payroll deductions will continue unless you notify UFCC personnel of a change. The contact person is Kate Burch at 273-1729, Kate-Burch@ufl.edu.
Q) How can I stop payroll deduction for UFCC?
A) To stop deductions during the current campaign - sign into the UFCC online pledge system and choose "No Donation." To end deductions from the 2008 campaign, please contact Kate Burch at Kate-Burch@ufl.edu or 273-1729. You should not receive further e-mails.
Q) If I chose to let my pledge rollover from 2008 will my agency designations also rollover?
A) If you used the online system to pledge in 2008, the system will allow for rollover of pledges. Any designations made during the 2008 campaign - either online or via paper pledge card - have been entered into the system and will rollover year-to-year. If a designation was made prior to the 2008 campaign, and the pledge was rolled over, the amount pledge remained the same, however the agency designations did not rollover and will need to be re-designated.
Q) After designating 8 or more agencies, the system logs me off. Why?
A) The system will only allow 8 agency designations in order to maintain system integrity. To designate to 8 or more agencies, please contact the Office of Community Relations directly, 392-4567, to successfully complete your pledge with all the desired agencies designated.
Q) How can I find out more information about each of the agencies?
A) Select the link "2009 UFCC Agencies" under UFCC Agencies on the homepage www.ufcc.ufl.edu.
Q) What happens to my contribution if I don't designate to specific agencies?
A) Funds not specifically designated by the employee for a specific organization shall be allocated as follows: participating organizations shall receive the same percentage of undesignated funds as the percentage of designated funds they receive, except that on an annual basis a federation may be allocated the aggregate percentage of designated funds for federation organizations participating in the University of Florida Community Campaign. (REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - 6C1-1.015 University of Florida; Community Campaign).
Q) I do not see my organization on the UFCC agency list, how can they join?
A) The application process can be found online at the UFCC website www.ufcc.ufl.edu. Eligibility criteria and time deadlines are outlined in the application and in University of Florida Rule 6C1-1.015. We encourage charitable agencies that provide a substantial program of health and human services directly benefiting the Alachua County region to apply. Agencies must apply every year.
Q) Where can I learn more about the 78 agencies involved in the 2009 University of Florida Community Campaign?
A) Please review http://ufcc.ufl.edu/agencies.asp. Many of the agencies have websites. However, please donate online at the UFCC site so that your funds will be counted among the UF staff and faculty total.
Q) Is there a limit to the number of agencies that can participate in the UFCC?
A) No. As long as the agency meets the criteria in the application, they may be added. We have had as many as 80 agencies to choose from in one campaign year.
Q) I am a steering committee member for the UFCC, representing a department or division. I see you have public relations materials on your website that I would like to use. Do I need anyone's permission?
A) No. We encourage anyone who would like to help support and promote the UFCC to download the materials as needed. If you need a file in a format not provided, contact UFCC staff at ufcc@ufl.edu.
Q) Does the UF Community Campaign (UFCC) have any relation to the UF Capital Campaign?
A) There is no relation between the UFCC and the UF Capital Campaign. The UFCC raises funds from UF faculty, staff, and employees for charitable organizations in the local community. The UF Capital Campaign - headed by the UF Foundation - raises money throughout the state and beyond to fund the education and research at UF.
Q) If I am using a paper pledge card, where should I submit?
A) If you have a completed paper pledge card, please submit to your college, unit or department UFCC steering committee member or coordinator. To determine your coordinator designee, please review: Steering Committee
Q) Where should a donor submit cash or checks for the campaign (from a single event, or a single, one-time donation)?
A) Please submit all cash or checks to your college, unit or department UFCC coordinator. To determine your coordinator designee, please review: Steering Committee
