What is the operating overhead for the local CFC?
The Pacific Northwest CFC is committed to running an efficient campaign with a low overhead rate. We are happy to report that our 2009 overhead rate is projected to be 7.5%, among the lowest of any CFC in the country for a campaign of its size. This means that over 92 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to the charities of choice. The overhead expense covers the cost to produce the charity list, pledge forms and other campaign materials, as well as to manage the pledge processing, donation distribution, auditing and other accounting functions. Because the CFC reaches so many people it also helps charities reduce their fundraising rates, because they do not need to do their own marketing to reach federal employees.
