National Council of the U.S.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Mobile Giving Text Alert
System (NEAT)
Are you a federal worker or in the
U.S. military and want to contribute
to the National Council of the U.S.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul? You
can through the Combined Federal
Campaign (CFC). The CFC is the
world's largest and most successful
annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 200 CFC
campaigns throughout the country
and internationally that help raise
millions of dollars each year.
Pledges are made by federal civilian,
postal and military donors during
the campaign season, which runs
from September 1 to December 15.
If you're interested in learning
more, including how to contribute,
go to http://www.opm.gov/cfc/.
Simply enter SVdP's number (1095)
on the CFC pledge form.
The National Council is evaluating a mobile text
alert network called the "National Electronic Alert
Text Network (NEAT)." And you're invited to
participate!
The program promises to be an exciting new tool
that we'll be testing for disaster relief, general
communications, and fundraising capabilities. The
National Council will control all messages sent via
this network. Most importantly, we value your
privacy:
• Cell phone numbers will never be compromised
for spam. In fact, the Federal Communications
Commission law forbids us to give cell phone
numbers to anyone.
• The text messaging system collects only your
cell phone number, which is stored on a highly
secured network.
• The National Council is inviting leadership,
members, and donors to opt into the National
Electronic Alert Text Network.
To be part of the NEAT Network, simply text SVDP to
96714, or follow the following simple, three-step
process from your computer or tablet:
1. To sign up, please click on
http://marlimar.com/SVDP/.
2. You will be asked to enter your 10-digit mobile
phone number.
3. You will receive an instant text message: "You've
joined the SVdPUSA National Electronic Alert
Text Network (NEAT). You'll be first to learn of
new needs. To give, click http://bit.ly/12OOGJF.
Text STOP to quit."
We appreciate your participation and feedback as we
implement and refine this new fundraising and
communication program. Questions? Contact: Steve
Martinez, National Development Director (314-5763993 ext. 213)
Be passive rather than active; then God will effect by you alone what all men together cannot effect without him - St. Vincent de Paul
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