Definitions

Principal Combined Fund Drive Agencies (PCFD)

The PCFD agencies are those organizations approved by the VCGCB to be responsible for conducting the Campaign in designated geographic areas. This responsibility involves:

1. Publishing and distributing Campaign literature, which includes a listing of their approved affiliate member agencies and the approved non-affiliated organizations in the PCFD agency's campaign areas;
2. Distributing pledge/designation forms to State employees during the workplace solicitation process;
3. Transmitting contributions to the designated organizations (less fundraising and administrative expenses as approved by the Board).

Each PCFD application also includes certification forms from "affiliated member beneficiary" (affiliated) organizations that are directly associated with the PCFD. Affiliated organizations are eligible to receive Campaign contributions through their PCFD association. All PCFD applicants and affiliated members must certify their exempt status under California Revenue and Taxation Code section, 23701(d) and United States Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). Furthermore, all applicants must also certify compliance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900). Staff verifies the 501(c)(3) status of every applicant with the Internal Revenue Service.

Non-Affiliated Organizations (NAFF)

Charitable organizations that are not affiliated member beneficiaries of the approved PCFD agencies may apply to the VCGCB for consideration as a "non-affiliated organization" (NAFF).

Unlike PCFDs, non-affiliated CSECC fundraising activities are not restricted to designated geographic areas. Therefore, NAFFs may receive contributions from donors in all 58 counties if so indicated on their applications.

All NAFF applicants must certify their exempt status under California Revenue and Taxation Code section 23701d and United States Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). In addition, NAFFS must certify their compliance with the provisions of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900). Staff verifies the 501(c)(3) status of every applicant with the Internal Revenue Service.

Federations

Some non-affiliates act as Federations. A Federation is defined as any organization that represents itself and other organizations in the Campaign (excluding the PCFDs; see above for the definition and responsibilities of a PCFD). Federations are responsible for the reception and disbursement of any funds collected on behalf of their member organizations.