REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
July 13, 2021
FROM
DIANE RUNDLES, Director, Human Resources Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve Additions to the County’s Combined Giving Campaign List of Organizations
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve the following non-profit organizations to participate in the County’s Annual Combined Giving Campaigns:
1. Copper Mountain College Foundation;
2. Sheriff’s Athletic Federation Foundation;
3. San Bernardino County Probation Department Peer Support Program; and,
4. San Bernardino County Museum Association.
(Presenter: Diane Rundles, Director, 387-5570)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in any Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Resolution 89-18 was adopted by the Board of Supervisors (Board) on January 16, 1989 (Item No. 55), to establish a uniform policy for the County’s Annual Combined Giving Campaign. The Combined Giving Campaign provides County employees with the opportunity to donate to Board approved non-profit umbrella organizations through payroll deductions. An umbrella organization is defined as a non-profit organization that has ten or more charitable organizations underneath it.
Resolution 89-18 A-2 was an amendment adopted by the Board on September 26, 2006, (Item No. 62), to allow private non-profit organizations which are sponsored and supported by San Bernardino County and approved by the Director of Human Resources to participate in the Annual Combined Giving Campaign. Organizations meeting these criteria are not required to be an umbrella organization and are exempt from paragraph 5 of Resolution 89-18 which states, “There must be a minimum of 25 employees authorizing payroll deductions for an eligible umbrella organization to continue participation in the Combined Giving Campaign.”
Non-profit organizations, either County sponsored or umbrella organizations, may apply to become a part of the County’s Combined Giving Campaign. The Human Resources Department evaluates applications as they are received to determine which category a non-profit organization may be under and if they meet the criteria outlined in Resolution 89-18 (as amended).
Copper Mountain College Foundation submitted an application for inclusion in the Combined Giving Campaign that was approved by the Director of Human Resources as meeting the criteria established in Resolution 89-18 A-2. The specific purpose of this charitable organization is to maximize educational opportunities for students by providing the financial resources to support the programs, activities, and facilities of the Copper Mountain Community College District.
The Sheriff’s Athletic Federation Foundation submitted an application for inclusion in the Combined Giving Campaign that was approved by the Director of Human Resources as meeting the criteria established in Resolution 89-18 A-2. The specific purpose of this charitable organization is to promote, coordinate and support athletic and recreational events for members of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s department and the general public.
The San Bernardino County Probation Department Peer Support Program submitted an application for inclusion in the Combined Giving Campaign that was approved by the Director of Human Resources as meeting the criteria established in Resolution 89-18 A-2. The specific purpose of this charitable organization is to assist in ensuring the availability of resources to all employees when personal or professional problems affect their lives, whether indicated while performing work, in family situations, or through self-identification; and to provide assistance that is confidential, providing it does not violate any law or policy/procedure.
The San Bernardino County Museum Association submitted an application for inclusion in the Combined Giving Campaign that was approved by the Director of Human Resources as meeting the criteria established in Resolution 89-18 A-2. The specific purpose of this charitable organization is to foster research and education; support programs; participate in funding capital improvements; and to solicit, receive, manage and distribute funds and gifts for the benefit of the San Bernardino Museum system. The San Bernardino County Museum Association is key to the museum’s ability to present exceptional exhibits and programs.
PROCUREMENT
There is no procurement information associated with this item.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Suzanne Bryant, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on June 21, 2021; Finance (Jessica Trillo, Administrative Analyst, 387-4222) on June 22, 2021; and Finance and Administration (Matthew Erickson, County Chief Financial Officer, 387-5423) on June 28, 2021.