University of Washington
October 15—December 5
Benefits of Giving
Benefits to Donors
- Easy. Simply choose between automated payroll deduction or a one-time gift.
- Targeted. You choose the contribution amount and the charities receiving your gift.
- Safe. CFD only lists charities that have been screened and approved.
- Tax deductible. You have a record of your payroll contribution.
- Choice. Give to the causes you are most passionate about by choosing from over 2,600 approved charities or writing in your favorite charity.
Benefits to Charities
- Charities save time and money. Fewer staff are needed to process individual donations. Charities save the expense of multiple fundraising campaigns, so more dollars go to services.
- Charities can budget. Regular donations allow charities to better forecast their upcoming activities.
- Charities depend on workplace giving. The Combined Fund Drive is one of the largest sources of income for charities.
Benefits to Communities
Your donations help to achieve stronger, healthier communities locally, nationally, and globally by supporting programs in the following categories:
- Animals and the Environment
- Disaster Relief and Emergency Services
- Health and Medical Research
- Arts, Culture, and Humanities
- Education and Literacy
- Hunger and Food Distribution
- Human Services
- International Relief
- CFD Unspecified Fund/Federation Partners
- Children, Youth, and Family Services
- Housing and Homelessness
- Senior Centers and Services
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