Campaign Ideas

This page has been created to help you plan your 2009 campaign and provide you with some inspiration by showcasing what some Federal agencies and departments did last year to market the CFC.

Presentations from the 2009 Leadership Conference are also available below to help plan your events, as are examples of how the 2009 theme materials are being used.

Campaign Manager's Corner

CFCNCA Campaign Managers offer insight and share their campaign ideas.

Toni Cook - United States Postal Service

Susan McCarthy - United States Department of Agriculture

Library Of Congress CFC Brain Game Trivia

The Library of Congress created a Jeopardy-style game in a PowerPoint format that will test your CFC knowledge.  Download CFC Brain Game Trivia and tailor it your agency so it can be used at events or an online site. 

Kickoffs

A fun kickoff event is a great way to start your CFC drive and provide the momentum needed for a successful campaign season. Below are examples of ways some Federal agencies and departments began their campaigns. You can see additional details and photos of each event by clicking on their title.

Football Theme - Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs kicked off their 2008 CFCNCA with a football-themed event featuring cheerleaders, a band, stadium food and an appearance by their "Head Coach"- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs James Peake. Led by a group of cheerleaders who chanted "C-F-C! C-F-C!", the crowd, many who were dressed in football jerseys, were energized and vocal throughout the event.

Carnival Theme - U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Amid an overflow crowd and a carnival atmosphere, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) kicked off campaign featuring carnival games, food and festivities all designed to bring awareness to the campaign and also raise money. In keeping with the carnival theme, there were games including ring toss, darts and Wii.

Movie Premier Theme - Farm Credit Administration

The Farm Credit Administration showed the campaign video in two different rooms that they had decorated as mini-theaters. Popcorn and other movie-related treats were handed out as part of the campaign rally and the Administration's Chair Nancy Pellet walked down a red carpet to the podium.

AutumnFest - Department of Agriculture

Other Theme Ideas include FunFest Day, with games and outdoor activities and AutumnFest, featuring fall decor and activities.

Special Campaign Events & Fundraisers

Learn what other agencies did to make their campaigns more successful by introducing several events throughout the campaign season.

• Engaging New Donors (2 mb, ppt) - Successful Events from the CSOSA/PSA 2008 Campaign
• Event Planning (2 mb, ppt) - Ideas to help plan your events

Testimonials

To give the campaign a personal touch, have fellow employees share how a CFC agency/charity helped them in a time of need. Read some interesting CFC success stories other Federal employees have shared.