Nonprofit applications

2011 Annual Giving Drive Nonprofit application process

Thank you for your interest in the King County Employee Giving Program. We are very excited that you want to be a part of our fun, exciting, and successful campaign. In 2010 alone, King County employees pledged more than $1.5 million.

We strive to provide employees with a quality program filled with a wide variety of nonprofit organizations. The application process and eligibility standards give employees the knowledge that participating nonprofit organizations have met certain criteria. The 2011 application cycle is closed.  Check back in February 2012, or click here to send an email that includes your contact info to be added to the notification list.

Timelines

New in 2011 and Application Links

Application Workshops

Helpful Documents

Special Notices

Why Participate

Timelines

The nonprofit application cycle for the 2011 Annual Giving Drive (distribution of funds in 2012) will open March 1, 2011 and due no later than April 15, 2011 at 4:00pm to:

Junelle Kroontje
King County Employee Giving Program
CNK-ES-0231
401 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor
Seattle, WA 98104

The applications will be available for download on this website starting March 1, 2011.

If you have any questions please email the Administrator, Junelle Schrum, at junelle.kroontje@kingcounty.gov .

New in 2011

• Different Applications
• New Applicants Click here
• Returning Applicants Click here
• Federations Click here
• Notary no longer required
• Streamlined Application
• Detailed Instructions on separate sheet
• Fewer items required for returning nonprofits and federations
• **There are two provisos with this year's application based on two separate pieces of legislation that are going to the King County Council.
  1. Raising the current Administrative and Fundraising Ratio cap from 25% to 35% for one year.
  2. Changing the language regarding board of director's compensation (application will have final proposed language)
  If you feel you would be eligible under the provisos we encourage you to turn in an on-time application that way if they are in place in time you can participate.
  

Application Workshops

We currently have two application workshops scheduled:

Helpful Documents

• IRS 990 Full Form for Pro Forma 2008
• IRS 990 Full Form for Pro Forma 2009
• IRS 990 Full Form for Pro Forma 2010
• W-9 (for new applicants or returning applicants with changes)
• IRS Determination Letter - Example
• Washington Secretary of State Charitable Solicitations Registration Letter - Example

Click Here for Special Notices and Information

 

Why participate in the Employee Giving Program?

• Workplace giving is one of the most efficient and effective forms of fundraising.
• One of the most cost-effective forms of fundraising, allowing more money to go to programs.
• Planned regular gifts such as payroll deduction tend to be larger individual gifts.
• Access to over 14,000 King County employees through print materials, website, and participation opportunities.
• King County is the only public sector campaign in Washington that allows employees to donate vacation and comp time and convert it to dollars. This program now in its third year made the average annual gift per participating employee around $670.00.
• Provides planned giving and a steady stream of income through the year.

These are just some of the great benefits to participating nonprofit organizations! We look forward to finding out how we can benefit you.