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1 2014 Annual Report Charities you know and trust, working to overcome PERSECUTION DISEASE BROKEN HOMELESSNESS POVERTY HUNGER HOPELESSNESS ABUSE ADDICTION RELIGIOUS ILLITERACY FAMILIES SEPARATION FROM GOD

2 We re Celebrating 20 Years! How We ve Helped, Ministry Highlights $ 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 $ 1994 Christian Service Organizations of America formed to serve ministries in the CFC 1997 Neighbor To Nation formed for state, local & private campaigns 2000 CSOA changes name to Christian Service Charities 2005 Reaches $100 million in funds raised for charities 2014 Serves 100 charities you know and trust, as 4th-largest federation in the Combined Federal Campaign Quotable Quotes Our ends goal is greater giving (in both number of donors and total donations) for a greater number of Christian charities that we know and trust. - CSC Board of Directors CSC staff go above and beyond in ensuring we understand CFC requirements & deadlines. I can t imagine working through the process on our own. - Stacy W., CSC member charity representative For 20 years, CSC has provided quality services to member charities and donors while operating with accountability and transparency. We look forward to building on that legacy in the years to come! - Tom Youngblood, CEO $ % 20 The Numbers Million raised for Charities CFC Applications Approved CFRE Accredited Webinars 100+ Workplace Campaigns 95.4% Millions Revenue Spent on Programs of People Helped! Christian Service Charities 2014 Annual Report Page 2

3 A Message from the President Dear Friends, What does love look like in practice? Simple: it looks like a pitcher overflowing pouring out good things on our neighbors in a host of lifechanging efforts. In the past year Christian Service Charities played a vital part in the overflow of practical love. CSC charities reached millions of federal, postal, and military personnel, and these donors poured out donations generously from their earnings, enabling our member charities to extend abundant blessings to neighbors far and near. That abundance takes many forms; CSC s 100 member charities provide services ranging from advocacy to feeding programs to church planting to healthcare. Throughout each program and outreach runs the same thread the overflowing of good things. After twenty years of faithfulness we remain committed to supporting that process. In 2014 the Christian Service Charities Board of Directors and staff maintained their focus on increasing pledges and exposure for our charities, managing the federation s budget responsibly, and processing pledges efficiently and transparently so that member charities can fulfill their own callings to care for their neighbors in many places and many ways. This report documents their efforts and accomplishments. We remain committed to the pursuit of excellence, efficiency, and transparency in our calling as a federation. These qualities have made us a leader in workplace giving and the largest Christian federation in the 2013 CFC, but we realize that we are one part of a much larger process, and we thank you for the role that you play in making it possible. Sincerely, Ida Tyree Hychee President of the Board of Directors Our Mission 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. Our Vision 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. Our Ends Goal Greater giving (in both number of donors and total donations) for a greater number of Christian charities that we know and trust Board of Directors Ida Tyree Hyche, Esq., President Retired Federal Employee and Army Reserve Officer Royce Bervig, Vice President Focus on the Family USA Jen Porter, Secretary World Vision Donna Bancroft Billy Graham Evangelistic Assn. Deborah Bensen Operation Blessing International Greg Dabel Kids for the Kingdom Isaac Fong Office of Rep. Mike Kelly Terry Grave Children s Hunger Relief Fund David Hermreck National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Brenda Matlock CAP-OM The Voice of the Martyrs, Inc. Amicitia Maloon-Gibson MG Center for Excellence Casey Mattox Alliance Defending Freedom Stan Reiff Capin Crouse LLP John Van Drunen Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability David Warner Officers Christian Fellowship Christian Service Charities 2014 Annual Report Page 3

4 A Message from the CEO Dear Friends, Changing Times, Changing Faces was our theme for 2014 and it could hardly have been more accurate! This year Christian Service Charities has seen changes and growth in the Combined Federal Campaign, in our member charities, and in how we tirelessly pursue the best ways to serve our members and donors. There have been plenty of changing faces in our membership. In 2014 CSC added ten new members to the federation. Currently CSC serves 100 member charities charities that change lives throughout the world through feeding programs, advocacy, Bible distribution, church planting, disaster relief, resources for the disabled, microloans, nutritional training, and a multitude of other outreaches Staff Thomas Youngblood Chief Executive Officer Amanda Brock Administrative Associate Matambira Makanda Treasurer, CFO, HR Director Cryshana Harbison Sr. Accounting Associate, HR Manager Cecilia Nolasco Finance Associate Shelley Hayes Marketing & Member Services Director, Head of Technology Matthew Maule Marketing & Member Services Associate Katie Roberts Marketing & Member Services Associate Times were definitely changing in the CFC and Christian Service Charities has been a vital part of that process, contributing to dialogues with the government alongside other industry leaders. As the impact of these changes unfolds in the coming years, CSC is poised to serve its members more effectively than ever. This year, Christian Service Charities celebrates its 20th anniversary. For the past twenty years we have been connecting charities you know and trust with donors throughout changing times in our organization, in the CFC, and in the world of workplace giving. The infographic on page 2 showcases some of the changes we ve experienced and the impact we ve had over our first two decades. As the times change, Christian Service Charities effectively adapted and grew, taking initiative and boldly seeking new ways to serve its members. For instance, when Super Typhoon Haiyan made landfall on November 7th, 2013, our new Disaster Relief page highlighting member charities went live within twenty-four hours. The face of our application system changed, too Christian Service Charities invested in major technological improvements to our application system, providing members with a smoother experience and saving them valuable time. The more things change, however, the more they stay the same and this is true of Christian Service Charities in the areas where consistency is critical. We remain committed to excellent service, efficient stewardship of funds, and transparency at every level. We remain a leader in workplace giving. We remain proud to support our members in carrying out their missions of charity and evangelism. Above all, we remain grateful to you for the part you play in a changing world. Sincerely, Tom Youngblood CEO Christian Service Charities 2014 Annual Report Page 4

5 Member Charities The charities below participated in the fall 2013 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 Club, Christian Broadcasting Network, The A Child s Hope Fund AAA Charity Investment Fund Advocates International Aid to Children, Youth and Families AIDS Care Fund Alcohol & Drug Recovery Fund Alliance Defending Freedom Amen Foundation American Family Association Association for Christian Conferences, Teaching & Service (ACCTS) Association of Gospel Rescue Missions Awana Clubs International Baptist World Alliance Bible League International Biblica (Formerly International Bible Society) Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Blessings International Cadence International Campus Crusade for Christ s Great Commission Foundation Care Net Cargo of Dreams Character for Kids: Social Responsibility with Higher Purpose Child Abuse Intervention Fund Child Evangelism Fellowship Childcare Worldwide Children s Christian Hunger Network Children s Food Fund/World Emergency Relief Children s HopeChest Children s Hunger Relief Fund Christian Blind Mission International Christian Foundation for Children & Aging Christian Leadership Alliance Christian Legal Society Christian Military Fellowship Christian Relief Fund Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview Club Beyond/Military Community Youth Ministries Compassion International East-West Ministries International Engineering Ministries International English Language Institute/China Entrust Family Research Council Five Talents USA Focus on the Family Food for the Hungry Global Recordings Network Global Transformation Network Hagar Healing Waters International Home School Foundation Hope For The Heart I Am Second InFaith International Christian Concern International Justice Mission JAARS Kids Around the World Kids for the Kingdom Luis Palau Association MAMA Project, Inc MANNA Worldwide Mephibosheth: Transforming Lives Through Vocational Training Mercy Ships Mexican Medical Mission Aviation Fellowship Missionary Athletes International Moody Bible Institute MOPS International National Day of Prayer Task Force Navigators, The Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc Officers Christian Fellowship One Hope Inc Open Air Campaigners - Overseas Ministries, Inc Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corp Orphans Assistance & Rescue Inc Orphan s Tree Pioneers, Inc Potter s House Association International Prison Fellowship Prison Fellowship International Samaritan s Purse Scripture Union Senior Care Fund Society of St. Andrew, The Strength for Service to God and Country Village Missions Voice of the Martyrs, Inc Warm Blankets Orphan Care International Water Mission International Willow Creek Association World Concern - A Division of CRISTA Ministries World Mission World Reach, Inc World Vision, Inc Worldwide Christian Schools Wycliffe Bible Translators Young Life Christian Service Charities 2014 Annual Report Page 5

6 Statement of Activities PUBLIC SUPPORT: (Note 1) FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, Amounts raised in federated campaigns $ 7,636,877 $ 8,266,420 Less estimated uncollectible pledges 1,451,007 1,487,956 Less amounts designated to member agencies 6,095,553 6,679,365 Public support designated to CSC $ 90,317 $ 99,099 In-kind support 84,815 32,393 Total public support $ 175,132 $ 131,492 REVENUE: Charges to member agencies $ 833,759 $ 826,934 Campaign services 200, ,341 Miscellaneous income 6,600 6,949 Interest income 1, Total revenue $ 1,042,392 $ 1,063,373 TOTAL PUBLIC SUPPORT AND REVENUE $ 1,217,524 $ 1,194,865 EXPENSES: Program services $ 849,189 $ 830,630 Supporting services: Management and general 292, ,685 Fundraising 26,026 19,550 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 1,167,524 $ 1,144,865 Fee Structure There is no application fee or upfront 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 10.08%. Federation fees are inclusive, with no other fees or charges from the federation or from other entities. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2014, CSC raised $7.6 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 $ 704,738 $ 654,738 NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $ 754,738 $ 704,738 It s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving. - Mother Teresa Christian Service Charities 2014 Annual Report Page 6

7 Accomplishments 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: Continued track record of excellence as largest Christian federation in the 2013 CFC and 4th-largest federation overall Raised $7.5 million for some of America s finest Christian ministries Welcomed 10 new member ministries, raising a combined total of $212,000 in the 2013 CFC Expanded print advertising outreach to 6 of the top 7 CFC campaigns, resulting in an estimated $75,000 in increased pledges to CSC and member charities Along with other industry leaders, actively contributed to dialogues with the government regarding proposed changes to the CFC New Accredited Member designation showcasing CSC s rigorous accountability standards Successful and highly-rated conference featured speakers including nonprofit thought leaders New Disaster Response web page highlighting member charities drew 1,743 visitors in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan Invested in technology improvements including streamlined application system to save time for members Advertising grant from Google drew 51,400 visitors to website, increasing awareness of the federation and member charities BREAK THE CHAINS OF INJUSTICE PROVIDE THE POOR WANDERER WITH SHELTER WHEN YOU SEE THE NAKED, CLOTHE THEM SHARE YOUR FOOD WITH THE HUNGRY SET THE OPPRESSED FREE UNTIE THE CORDS OF THE YOKEBREAK EVERY YOKE Isaiah 58:6-7 NIV Among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver. - Maya Angelou Contact Us Premier Plaza, Suite 220 Ashburn, VA (main) (toll free) christianservicecharities.org christianservicecharities cfccharity10171 cfccharity10171 All pictures courtesy of 2014 member charities. Christian Service Charities 2014 Annual Report Page 7

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