Arizona State Employees Charitable Campaign (SECC)

Deadline: circa April 9

www.azsecc.org

Summary

The Arizona State Employees Charitable Campaign, SECC, is the only authorized workplace giving campaign for state employees.  Annually, the campaign raises approximately $1.5 million for over 700 charities. Approximately 94 percent of the money raised goes directly to the charities, making it one of the most cost effective state campaigns in the nation.

Eligibility Requirements

Note:  This is a summary of the eligibility requirements for admittance to the SECC.  The complete campaign regulations are attached to the official application.  Applications can be obtained at http://azsecc.org/files/applications.htm, or by contacting the Campaign Manager.

To gain access to the SECC an organization must: 

• Be recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organizations
• File Form 990 with the Internal Revenue Service
• Commission an audit or financial statement by an independent by an independent certified accountant.  Organizations with an annual revenue of over $100,000 must commission a GAAS/GAAP audit
• Expend no more than 25 percent of its annual revenue on administration and fundraising
• Be incorporated under a governmental entity
• Have an active and responsible board, a majority of which serve without compensation
• Demonstrate direct and substantial local presence in Arizona.  This is defined as having a staffed facility, office, or portion of a residence located in Arizona
• Have a stated policy of nondiscrimination.

Contact Information

SECC Campaign Manager
Arizona State Employees Charitable Campaign
100 N. 15th Ave., Suite 201
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Tel: (602) 542-5652

Updated 8/29/11
Regulations and contact information are subject to change without notice.