We’ve officially wrapped up Week 6 of the 2026 State Combined Campaign!
By now, you’ve probably sent a few emails, distributed some pledge forms, and reminded your coworkers about the campaign more times than you can count. But who says fundraising has to be all emails and reminders?
This week, I’m encouraging you to shake things up, have a little fun, and get creative with your department’s campaign!
Resource of the Week: Fundraising Ideas
Let’s face it: sometimes the best way to get people excited about giving is to give them something to get excited about!
Our website features a collection of fundraising ideas to help coordinators bring a little extra energy, friendly competition, and fun to their department’s campaign.
Need some inspiration? We’ve got you covered!
- Bake Sales: Put those secret family recipes to work! Nothing brings coworkers together quite like homemade cookies and a little healthy competition over whose banana pudding reigns supreme.
- Chili Cookoffs: Things are heating up! Invite your department’s self-proclaimed chili champions to battle it out for bragging rights, all while raising money for a great cause.
- Costume Contests: With Halloween right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to let your coworkers show off their creativity. A small entry donation could make for some frighteningly good fundraising!
- Jeans Passes: Because sometimes, the greatest gift you can give an office worker is permission to wear denim on a Tuesday. Consider offering casual dress passes in exchange for a campaign donation, where workplace policies allow.
- Zumba Classes: Ready to sweat for a cause? Get those coworkers moving with a lunchtime Zumba class. The dance moves might be questionable, but the impact certainly won’t be!
Of course, you don’t have to organize a department-wide dance party to have a successful campaign (although I would love to hear about it if you do!). Even small activities can spark conversations, build camaraderie, and introduce employees to the incredible organizations supported through SCC.
Coordinator Challenge: Pick one creative fundraising activity to try in your department over the next couple of weeks. Get your coworkers involved in planning, make it your own, and most importantly, have fun with it!
Remember, these activities are a great way to complement your department’s regular pledge efforts and remind employees that making a difference can be a shared experience.
After all, Giving Today, Changing Tomorrow doesn’t have to be boring!
Where Are We At?
Six weeks down, and we’re keeping our eyes on the prize!
Total Pledged: $262,985.88
Total Donors: 2,134
Percent of Goal: 33.50%
We’re currently running just a little behind where we were at this point in last year’s campaign, but there’s still plenty of time to make up ground!
This is a great opportunity to turn up the enthusiasm! Every department has an important role to play in reaching our statewide goal of $785,000, and even a few additional donors in each agency can make a tremendous difference in our collective progress.
As we head into Week 7, let’s keep those reminders going, get creative with employee engagement, and encourage coworkers who haven’t yet participated to find a cause that matters to them!
Thank you for all you’re doing to keep the momentum going. Together, we’re Giving Today, Changing Tomorrow.
This Week’s Goal-Getters!
Who’s joining the 100% club this week?
Congratulations to our newest Goal-Getters who met their campaign goals during Week 6! Thank you to the coordinators and employees whose enthusiasm and generosity helped make these milestones possible.
As we head into Week 7, keep the momentum going! Whether you’re sharing a pledge form, organizing a fundraiser, or convincing your coworkers that your chili really is the best in the building, every effort helps move the campaign forward.
And if your department tries something creative, send us pictures or tell us about it! We’d love to celebrate your efforts and share some of the fun happening across the state.
Together, we’re Giving Today, Changing Tomorrow.