2016 Annual Report. Serving in the name of Christ

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1 2016 Annual Report Serving in the name of Christ

federal employees to donate to the charity of their choice CHRISTIAN SERVICE CHARITIES Helps charities raise mission-critical

OUR MISSION OUR VISION OUR ENDS GOAL To glorify God by facilitating the inclusion of Christian charities you know and trust in

Staying a step ahead in a changing charitable giving environment, while becoming the most cost effective and respected

2 Serving in the name of Christ. GENEROUS AND CARING CFC DONORS EFFECTIVE AND TRUSTED CHARITIES CHANGED LIVES AROUND THE WORLD COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN Allows federal employees to donate to the charity of their choice CHRISTIAN SERVICE CHARITIES Helps charities raise mission-critical funds through the CFC CHARITIES YOU KNOW AND TRUST Fight poverty, hunger, abuse, disease, broken families and separation from God OUR MISSION OUR VISION OUR ENDS GOAL To glorify God by facilitating the inclusion of Christian charities you know and trust in charitable giving opportunities and providing services for the success of other charitable federations. Staying a step ahead in a changing charitable giving environment, while becoming the most cost effective and respected organization at connecting CSC members and other charities with donors across America. Greater giving (in both number of donors and total donations) for a greater number of Christian charities that we know and trust. SErving In the Name of Christ 2016 Annual Report Page 2

3 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, It has been my privilege to serve Christian Service Charities on the Board of Directors since During the past year I have served as President/Chair of the Board. The Board of Directors is an active and engaged board serving the staff, members and their constituents. The board is proud of the accountability and transparency that Christian Service Charities demonstrates at all levels. The board operates in the context of Policy Governance. Throughout the year we monitor the policies for compliance and progress. I am pleased to report that the staff has served diligently and with excellence in meeting the established board policies. The board initiated a major investment in auditing our technology for security after the hacks of OPM and other government agencies. We are pleased to report we have made progress in protecting Christian Service Charities constituencies and members with a secure platform. We will monitor IT security and other policies regularly to maintain compliance in the years ahead as well. Christian Service Charities is committed to helping its member charities and their constituents every step of the way. The board and the staff continue to work hard to lower expenses so that each member charity can make the greatest ministry impact possible. The attached annual report will show that the services being provided have increased while expenses have decreased. The board is grateful and congratulates the Christian Service Charities staff for their diligent and consistent stewardship. Fiscal 2016 was the beginning of our work in private sector workplace campaigns. In collaboration with Community Health Charities we are working to bring our member charities to workplace donors in the private sector. While a challenge for Christian ministries to enter these campaigns we are finding entrepreneurial ways to help both our members and workplace donors to participate with charities that they know and trust through Christian Service Charities. Thank you for your role in furthering the work of Christian Service Charities, its member charities and their respective constituencies around the globe. Respectfully submitted, Royce Bervig President, Chair, CSC Board of Directors Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. Proverbs 19:17 Board of Directors Royce Bervig, President Family Policy Alliance James Loscheider, Vice President Samaritan s Purse Max Smith, Secretary RBC Ministries Isaac Fong Office of Rep. Mike Kelly David Hermreck National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Joseph La Rue Alliance Defending Freedom James Oberle Capin Crouse LLP Corey Odden Voice of the Martyrs David Warner Officers Christian Fellowship Christian Service charities Page 3

4 A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO Dear Members, One of many highlights of the year was our Annual Conference. As the philanthropy arena shifted from an impact focus to a cause focus I was delighted to welcome Derick Feldman, author of Cause for Change, join us. His session was a highlight in helping our members understand how an emerging generation thinks about supporting a nonprofit cause. One outcome of Derick s influence on CSC is the upcoming revision of our website to focus on issues that donors are passionate about. The collaboration with the second largest federation in private sector workplace campaigns was a major step forward for us in increasing participation in campaigns and increasing pledges. Community Health Charities serves more than 1300 private sector corporations in the U.S. Through our work with CHC we have entered 43 of our charity members into a number of private sector campaigns. The next step in the expansion of this effort is creating causes that include our members. The causes will allow donors to give to the specific cause they are interested in and the donations will be shared by the charities listed in that particular grouping. As companies move in this direction I am excited that CSC is at the forefront of the effort. The CFC has continued to shrink in donor participation and donations. The CFC also saw a shift of donations from National/International charities to local; local charities saw an 8% increase in pledges. Christian Service Charities continued to be in the top ten federations as number 6 in total pledges. Staff Thomas Youngblood Chief Executive Officer Matambira Makanda Treasurer, CFO, HR Director Lorna Campbell Clarke, IOM Director, Marketing & Member Services Jackie Davis Marketing & Member Services Coordinator Fiscal 2016 will go down in history as the year that we learned patience in waiting for OPM to release specifics on the changes for the CFC in 2017! Many of the changes are excellent and will be very encouraging to donors. Potentially creating a stronger appeal to millennials in the federal workforce should increase participation. Some of the changes will also bring relief to the work of charities in applying for the CFC each year. It is our privilege to coach and serve Christian Service Charities members to greatest success in navigating the changes. We will continue to provide guidance on these changes. As the fiscal year came to a close I announced to the Board of Directors that I would retire effective December 31, After more than 40 years of service and work in the nonprofit sector I decided that it was time to step aside and support the board in seeking the next leader for CSC. With nearly ten years at CSC, I have grown more and more passionate about the specific and various missions our members successfully conduct around the world every day in the name of Jesus. I will continue to support the efforts of CSC and pray for our donors that faithfully support our members. I believe the very best years are ahead as CSC will continue to be the best group of ministries in the Combined Federal Campaign and other workplace campaigns providing donors with the very best choices to support for global impact. I believe that CSC will continue to serve its members with excellence at the lowest cost. Sarah Davis Marketing & Member Services Associate Lara Maky Finance Associate Thank you for your support and encouragement over these years. Thomas L. Youngblood Chief Executive Officer Pieta West Finance Associate Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13: Annual Report Page 4

5 Member Charities The charities below participated in the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign as members of Christian Service Charities. All provide services nationally or internationally, meet high standards of accountability and transparency, and maintain an evangelical Christian statement of faith. For more information, visit Christian Service Charities Children s Hunger Relief Fund Joy To The World Foundation Scripture Union Club, The Christian Broadcasting Network A Child s Hope Fund Advocates International Aid to Children, Youth and Families AIDS Care Fund Alliance Defending Freedom Amen Foundation, The American Family Association Association for Christian Conferences, Teaching & Service (ACCTS) Association of Christian Schools International Association of Gospel Rescue Missions Awana Clubs International Baptist World Alliance Bible League International Biblica Bibles To Nations Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Blessings International Cadence International Campus Crusade for Christ s Great Commission Foundation Care Net Change The Life of A Child (Outreach MAP) Child Abuse Intervention Fund Child Evangelism Fellowship Childcare Worldwide Children s Food Fund/World Emergency Relief Children s HopeChest Christian Blind Mission Christian Leadership Alliance Christian Legal Society Christian Military Fellowship Christian Relief Fund Christian World Outreach Club Beyond/Military Community Youth Ministries Community Bible Study Compassion International Convoy of Hope Emergency Response Fund Engineering Ministries International Entrust Family Research Council Five Talents USA Focus on the Family Food for the Hungry Global Aid Network Global Disciples Global Recordings Network Hagar USA Healing Waters International Heartbeat International Home School Foundation Hosanna I Am Second International Justice Mission JAARS Kids Around the World Kids for the Kingdom Luis Palau Association MAMA Project, Inc MANNA Worldwide Mercy Ships Mexican Medical Mission Aviation Fellowship Mission to Children Moody Bible Institute MOPS International National Day of Prayer Task Force Navigators, The Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc Officers Christian Fellowship OneHope Inc Open Air Campaigners - Overseas Ministries, Inc Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corp Operation Restored Warrior Orphan s Tree Our Daily Bread Pioneers, Inc Potter s House Association International Prison Fellowship Prison Fellowship International Promise Keepers RBC Ministries Samaritan s Purse Senior Care Fund Society of St. Andrew, The Trans World Radio Unbound Upward Unlimited Village Ministries International Village Missions Voice of the Martyrs, The Warm Blankets Orphan Care International Water Missions International World Concern - A Division of CRISTA Ministries World Mission World Reach Worldwide Christian Schools Wycliffe Bible Translators Young Life SErving In the Name of Christ 2016 Annual Report Page 5

Statement of Activities PUBLIC SUPPORT: (Note 1) FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2016 2015 Amounts raised in federated campaigns $ 5,569,984 $ 6,390,043 Less estimated uncollectible pledges 1,058,297

6 Statement of Activities PUBLIC SUPPORT: (Note 1) FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, Amounts raised in federated campaigns $ 5,569,984 $ 6,390,043 Less estimated uncollectible pledges 1,058,297 1,278,009 Less amounts designated to member agencies 4,447,628 5,054,640 Public support designated to CSC $ 64,059 $ 57,394 In-kind support 95,517 74,510 REVENUE: Total public support $ 159,576 $ 131,904 Charges to member agencies $ 729,367 $ 783,986 Campaign services 175, ,126 Miscellaneous income 12,718 2,638 Interest income 1,032 1,345 Total revenue $ 918,218 $ 966,095 TOTAL PUBLIC SUPPORT AND REVENUE $ 1,077,794 $ 1,097,999 EXPENSES: Program services $ 756,148 $ 766,267 Supporting services: Management and general 244, ,459 Fundraising 27,234 25,273 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 1,027,794 $ 1,047,999 Fee Structure There is no application fee or up-front cost to members before campaign receipts are collected. CSC s cost recovery practices are designed so that expenses based on a budget approved by the Board are shared proportionally by all member organizations. The member organization s contribution towards cost recovery ( Membership Fees ) is calculated based on the member organization s gross pledges, subject to a minimum fee of $2,500 and a maximum fee of $75,000. For the most recent campaign year; for which payments have been completed, average Membership Fees (excluding member charities subject to the minimum and maximum limits) was 10.09%. Federation fees are inclusive, with no other fees or charges from the federation or from other entities. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2016, CSC raised $5.5 million from contributions from federal, state and local and private employees. A complete copy of our audited financial statements may be obtained by writing to Christian Service Charities, Premier Plaza, Suite 220, Ashburn, VA CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $ 50,000 $ 50,000 NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 804,738 $ 754,738 NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $ 854,738 $ 804,738 Christian Charities you know and Trust Page 6

7 Highlights of our year As the old adage says, if you re not moving forward, you will begin to fall back. There s no such thing as standing still. In a year of uncertainty in the Combined Federal Campaign, Christian Service Charities pushed ahead, increasing outreach to potential donors, improving service to member charities, and facilitating greater giving for charities you know and trust. Among the highlights: New private workplace giving opportunities through Neighbor To Nation established with CHC. Welcomed six new members into the Federation: American Bible Society Awana Lifeline Ministries CURE Grace International Operation Mobilization USA Rob Morrison Project Continued track record of excellence as largest Christian federation in the 2016 CFC and 6th-largest federation overall. Raised $5.5 million for some of America s finest Christian ministries Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 CSC processed approximately 303 event invitations and/or materials requests for CFC and Pennsylvania SECA campaign events and attended over 60 CFC events during the 2015 solicitation period Held a successful bi-annaul conference in June in Colorado Springs which inlcuded speakers from CSC members, OPM officials, state representatives and partner federations. Contact Us Premier Plaza, Suite 220 Ashburn, VA (main) (toll free) christianservicecharities.org christianservicecharities cfccharity10171 cfccharity10171 Christian Service charities Page 7

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