The Fund incorporates a broad spectrum of chairities into a fully integrated campaign program.
DOES IT WORK?
When the Public Interest Fund of Illinois is invited to participate in a workplace giving program, your campaign operation will experience minimal change; the Fund's campaign can run concurrently with your existing drive. The Public Interest Fund of Illinois will provide all campaign materials such as brochures, pledge cards, buttons and posters. The Fund will also work with you to fit in with your current payroll, accountability and recording systems.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF AN EXPANDED CAMPAIGN?
According to independent research at Yale University, corporations that expanded their payroll deduction programs were rewarded in three major areas:
- Improved Employee Relations. Expanding your charitable campaign offers more giving options for your employees and a greater opportunity for their participation. Giving employees greater choices is like an additional benefit at no extra cost to the business.
- Enhanced Community Relations. An open campaign also helps increase your company's visibility and standing in the community. Including the Public Interest Fund of Illinois in your payroll campaign makes a positive statement that your business is concerned about community issues.
- Strengthened Payroll Campaign. Overall employee giving increases dramatically when greater choices are offered. According to the Yale research, in 73% of the campaigns surveyed total giving increased more than 100%. This is new giving and does not disrupt existing charitable pledges.