Faculty & Staff Campaign FAQ

This year, to help highlight several of the nearly 900 Maryland Charity Campaign (MCC) charities, four were selected that represent critical needs within the state and local community and that appeal to a broad range of passions.

Yes, protecting personal information is critical, and security is our top priority. In addition to complying with the State of Maryland’s rigorous security requirements, America’s Charities’ Engage platform uses Industry-leading security measures to keep your personal information secure and prevent any data from being compromised. This includes Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology, data encryption, and single sign-on. Each employee donor is required to create an account and verify his/her work email address.
 

You may pledge by payroll deduction*, credit card**, debit card or e-check (ACH)***.

*All payroll deductions are done post-tax deduction, meaning that your taxes are taken out of your paycheck before your donation is deducted.

** All credit card donations will incur a per transaction fee of 3.5% collected by your card provider.

*** All ACH/eCheck donations will incur a per transaction fee of 0.8% (with a $5 cap) collected by your bank.
 

Gifts to MCC’s nearly 900 charities show our commitment to the communities we serve. Everyone has experienced a friend or family member who has relied on the care or services of nonprofits. Please contribute to the one that has touched your life.

The MCC is a convenient, cost-efficient method to donate through the ease of payroll deduction, credit card, debit card, or electronic check (ACH).  State employees may contribute to charitable organizations in a uniform process through one annual campaign.  

All participating charities have been pre-screened by the Office of the Secretary of State to ensure that they are trustworthy and meet the requirements to participate.

Donors choose the amount and the charity or charities to receive their gifts thus providing donors the opportunity to contribute to one that touches their hearts. 

There are no minimum donations, and every donation, big and small, is appreciated. We encourage you to give what you are comfortable with. Collectively, our gifts add up and show our combined dedication to these many worthy causes.

Contributions to the MCC are tax-deductible within the limits of current federal and Maryland State tax law. The MCC has provided no goods or services in exchange for the contribution.

The administrative fee for the MCC’s Operating Agency is a flat amount established in the contract with the State. The fee is based on a percentage of the actual amount raised in the 2025 campaign but cannot exceed the 18.5% of the prior year’s dollars raised. 

Yes, you can give directly to UMD at our giving site or visit the UMD payroll deduction website for more information.