CFC Specialist Position Description

Overall purpose of this role

To provide leadership and support for assigned agency campaigns and their coordinators, assisting the Pacific Northwest Combined Federal Campaign in its fundraising efforts.

Time Commitment

The CFC Specialist is asked to commit 10-20 hours per week between September and December 2009, attend a Specialist training session, attend a coordinator training session, and attend periodic meetings with the LFCC and PCFO.

Requirements

This position requires a positive, well-organized, flexible, team-oriented federal employee with a commitment to the CFC. Specialists must be able to multi-task, deal with challenges, learn new concepts, and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity to reflect the values of the CFC.
• Attend preliminary training and periodic meetings, including:
• Specialist Training.
• One three-hour Coordinator/Charity Training session.
• Campaign update meetings, approximately once a month during the campaign.

• Work directly with Campaign Coordinacfc-news.cfm#kickofftors in assigned agencies to help them plan and execute successful campaigns.
• Become familiar with the background and giving history of assigned agencies.
• Develop a solid working relationship with federal agency executives, Campaign Coordinators, and charity representatives.
• Support your Campaign Coordinators in the production of additional training and promotional materials, including charts, graphs, verbal presentations, and meeting agendas.
• Monitor account progress by maintaining regular contact with Campaign Coordinators and ensuring that deadlines are met for campaign closure.
• Report any campaign issues to the PCFO or LFCC.
• Pick up campaign contributions from your federal accounts, verify that envelope contents match the report envelope cover, and safely deliver them to the processing office.
• Deliver donor and volunteer recognition items.
• Report campaign progress in CFC Specialist meetings or to local campaign leaders.
• Prepare and send thank-you letters to each agency and its leadership.
• Track agency successes and nominate agencies for campaign awards, as appropriate.
• Maintain a written log of activities on each account and finalize all accounts.

Training

One day of initial training will be provided to CFC Specialists. Topics will include: Overview and History of the CFC, Local CFC Results, CFC Specialist Responsibilities, Campaign Management, Campaign Materials and Tools, Pledge Pick-up and Processing, a United Way Office Tour, Campaign Events, and Account Assignments. Additional training will be provided at Specialist meetings and/or one-on-one sessions as necessary.  

Staff Supervision and Support

During their assignment, the CFC Specialist will report to and be supported by the PCFO CFC Administrative Manager. Oregon Federal Executive Board and PCFO staff will also be available. CFC Specialists will have access to a workspace in the PCFO CFC Administrative Manager’s office, if necessary. Parking validation is available for up to four hours per day, and other parking and mileage expenses will be reimbursed.

Completion of Service

Each CFC Specialist will receive a written performance appraisal at the completion of the assignment. Additionally, a personal letter and performance appraisal will be sent to each CFC Specialist’s supervisor upon request. CFC Specialists are recognized publicly at the CFC Celebration Event, in the Annual Report, and on the CFC website.