SECC
United Way of Galveston is the Local Campaign Manager for The State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC). The State Employee Charitable Campaign is the only statutorily authorized workplace campaign for state agency and higher education employees throughout Texas. In 2010, the SECC marked its 17th year by raising more than $9.829 million for charitable organizations throughout the state, nation and world.
What is the State Employee Charitable Campaign?
Thanks to legislation that created the State Employee Charitable Campaign in 1993, employees of state agencies, junior and community colleges, and universities throughout Texas enjoy the benefit of giving to many of their favorite charities through an annual workplace giving campaign which features the convenience of payroll deduction.
We can be proud that the campaign has grown so much over the years, with donations increasing each and every year.
It’s not hard to see why employees of the Friendship State have responded so enthusiastically to the SECC:
- It’s an easy, effective and cost-efficient way to give to charities.
- Contributions help improve the quality of life.
- The campaign supports a wide variety of vital health and human services.
- All charities in the campaign must meet strict eligibility criteria.
- The campaign is for state employees and is governed by state employees.
What charities/organizations are involved?
One of the great benefits of the SECC is the wide variety of charities and causes represented — there's something for everyone. They range from small local organizations to large and well-known national and international groups.
Those charities that wish to participate must meet stringent legal requirements, and then be reviewed in great detail by teams of state employees to ensure:
- They are recognized by the IRS as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and registered with the Secretary of State.
- They are audited (or reviewed) annually by an accountant in accordance with generally-acceptedauditing standards.
- They provide direct or indirect health and human services.
- They spend no more than 25 percent of funds raised on administration and fund raising — unless they qualify for an exception due to special circumstances.
Click the link below for a list of all charitable organizations approved for participation statewide, plus the local charities approved for the Galveston Campaign area.
Want your organization to be part of the SECC?
The State Employee Charitable Campaign is an open campaign and encourages any and all qualified organizations to apply.
A charitable organization that does not spend more than 25% of its annual revenue for administrative fundraising epenses, is in good financial standing, and has local presence is potentially eligible to participate in the SECC. There are other requirements in order to participate, however if the charitable organization fulfills the requirements mentioned above it is recommended to pursue completing a full application. What next? If you provide services to on Galveston Island please contact United Way of Galveston via email here. New applications are due in March. Final due dates TBA. If you provide services to two or more non-contiguous areas please contact the State Campaign Manager for additional information.