Our Promise Campaign Launches for State Employees & Retirees to Give Back

The Our Promise: California State Employees Charitable Campaign is an annual United Way Campaign that allows state employees across California to support the nonprofit causes they are passionate about through payroll giving or one-time donations.

Last year, $4.2 million was raised to support 2,500 nonprofits nationwide and with the campaign in full swing until the end of December, now’s the time for state employees and retirees to make their pledge.

If you are, or know a state employee, here’s how you can give!

Login to Cal Employee Connect

To get started, access Cal Employee Connect which is where you view your monthly paycheck and other employee services. 

Click on your “User Profile” and click on the button that says “Donate now to your favorite nonprofit(s)” and you will be directed to the Our Promise donation site. If you are an existing donor, you must first log into Cal Employee Connect to access the Our Promise donation site to cancel or modify your donation!

Find a Nonprofit Cause that Speaks to You!

Search for a nonprofit that you’re passionate about. You can give to any valid 501(c)(3) organization in the United States. You can also view our Certified Nonprofit List here to easily find an organization you’re passionate about.

Make Your Gift

Sign-up to give your donation via monthly payroll deduction or a one-time donation. New or modified payroll deductions start in January 2025. All payroll deductions continue until you choose to stop your deduction. 

Are you a retired state employee or soon to be retired? Well first off…congratulations and thank you for your service!

Second, if you were enrolled in an Our Promise gift while working through the state, once you retire it WILL NOT roll over.

Thanks to our partnership with CalPers, you can continue to contribute to the nonprofit of your choice via payroll deduction through your retirement check! It’s an easy way to continue your monthly donations to nonprofits that rely on your support.

If you’re a retiree, click here to setup your monthly gift.

Still have questions? Learn more about Our Promise by clicking here, or contact our Donor Services Hotline at (888) 863-6466 or email [email protected].