Welcome to the State Employee Charitable Giving Campaign (SECGC) application process.
The Application Period will open between March 15 – May 31, 2025 (Deadline is Firm This Year)
Nonprofit applications for the State Employee Charitable Giving Campaign (SECGC) will open March 15, 2025, and close on May 31, 2025.
If your organization wants to participate in the SECGC campaign, you must submit an application under one of the following categories: Independent, Federation, or Affiliate (see descriptions below).
- If your organization previously participated, your SECGC number remains the same. You can find it in your 2024 results letter (emailed in February 2025) or in the Giving Guide at charitablegiving.mt.gov.
- If this is your first time applying, a new SECGC number will be assigned to you upon acceptance.
Important Note: The SECGC application allows state employees to select your organization for donations. It does not automatically register you for the Rotunda Kickoff Event at the Capitol in Helena.
Application Categories & Fees
Choose the correct application type for your organization:
- Federation ($65): A network of affiliated nonprofits (e.g., EarthShare, Independent Charities of America, United Way). An invoice will be sent to you.
- Affiliate ($5 per organization): A nonprofit that operates under a Federation. Invoices will be sent to the Federation for all affiliate applications.
- Independent ($40): A nonprofit that operates alone, without any affiliations. Fee charged during submission.
First time using Submittable? You must register an account before submitting your application.
Rotunda Kickoff Event – September 25, 2025
The Rotunda Kickoff Event is an optional event for registered nonprofits to promote their participation in the campaign in person in Helena to state employees, this is a HIGHLY encouraged event, and will help with the campaign immensely.
- Event Registration Opens: July 1, 2025 on this page (only for nonprofits that filled their 2025 application and were accepted)
- Fee: $25 (regardless of organization type)
- Limited Spots: 70 organizations (first-come, first-served)
Important Note: You must submit your campaign application, and be approved before registering for the Rotunda Kickoff Event.
For more information or assistance, email Mya Chalifoux at SECGC@tansiconsulting.com or call 701-989-1556.
The State Employee Charitable Giving Campaign (SECGC) welcomes your interest in the campaign. We are a service to state employees who are very generous donors to non-profit organizations and to their communities. We welcome and encourage your participation. This Federation application is for organizations who operate with affiliated nonprofits under their umbrella (EarthShare, Independent Charities of America, Neighbor to Nation, Montana Shares, United Way, etc.) Please let us know if you have any questions as you are applying for campaign participation. Contact Mya Chalifoux Campaign Coordinator, at secgc@tansiconsulting.com or 701-989-1556
*NOTE: THIS DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY SIGN YOU UP FOR THE CAPITOL ROTUNDA EVENT.
If you are accepted into the Campaign, you will receive an email in June or July inviting you to participate in the Rotunda Kickoff. To participate in the Campaign Kick-off Event in the Capitol Rotunda in September, you must fill out the SEPARATE registration form on the Submittable home page once the application opens.
The State Employee Charitable Giving Campaign (SECGC) welcomes your interest in the campaign. We are a service to state employees who are very generous donors to non-profit organizations and to their communities. This Independent Organization application is for any Montana 501(c)3 who is NOT part of a federation such as United Way, Montana Shares, Independent Charities of America, Earthshare, etc. Please let us know if you have any questions as you are applying for campaign participation. Contact Mya Chalifoux, Campaign Coordinator at secgc@tansiconsulting.com or 701-989-1556
*NOTE: THIS DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY SIGN YOU UP FOR THE CAPITOL ROTUNDA EVENT.
If you are accepted into the Campaign, you will receive an email in June or July inviting you to participate in the Rotunda Kickoff. To participate in the Campaign Kick-off Event in the Capitol Rotunda in September, you must fill out the SEPARATE registration form on the Submittable home page.
The State Employee Charitable Giving Campaign (SECGC) welcomes your interest in the campaign. We are a service to state employees who are very generous donors to non-profit organizations and to their communities. This Affiliate Application is for organizations who operate under a federation such as EarthShare, Independent Charities of America, Neighbor to Nation, Montana Shares, United Way, etc. Please let us know if you have any questions as you are applying for campaign participation. Contact Mya Chalifoux, Campaign Coordinator at secgc@tansiconsulting.com or 701-989-1556
*NOTE: THIS DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY SIGN YOU UP FOR THE CAPITOL ROTUNDA EVENT.
If you are accepted into the Campaign, you will receive an email in June or July inviting you to participate in the Rotunda Kickoff. To participate in the Campaign Kick-off Event in the Capitol Rotunda in September, you must fill out the SEPARATE registration form on the Submittable home page.