An umbrella, also called a federation or association, is
the organization that represents nonprofit charities in the combined
campaign. Umbrellas bring together nonprofit charities and guarantee their
compliance with all the regulations that allow them to participate in the
campaign. Local umbrella organizations also work with the City of Madison
and Dane County employees on planning and implementing the combined
campaign.
There are four local umbrella organizations in
the combined campaign. Each represents member charities that meet the
umbrella’s overall missions.
There are three national/international umbrella organizations in the combined campaign.
“Our happiness is greatest when we contribute to the happiness of others.”
Harriet Shepard