The fund can be used to support industry representation and advocacy efforts not already covered by CFCA’s PAC or general budget.

• These funds are restricted from directly supporting political candidates, direct lobbying efforts, or legislative issues emerging from the Capitol.
• The Fund can only be used to benefit the industry, or segments of the industry, and not one individual member or company.
• Examples of how these funds can be used would be:
  • Conducting industry related studies to arm CFCA positions
  • Hiring consultants to represent CFCA on local or regulatory agencies
  • Covering the costs of services unable to be performed by CFCA staff
  • Expenses related to participation in coalitions, tasks forces, committees, or attendance at meetings
  • Design, production, and distribution of materials needed for local and statewide advocacy efforts
  • Funding local and statewide advocacy campaigns
    • Social media promotional costs
    • Print, TV, or radio advertisement
    • Direct mail campaigns
    • Email and text messaging campaigns
  • Covering legal expenses related to industry advocacy
  • Funding direct legal action against local or statewide governments or regulatory bodies
  • Funding CFCA emergency regulatory efforts
• Use of General Defense Fund dollars will be rooted in transparency with a commitment by CFCA to use these funds only as explicitly outlined by this charter
• Members can contribute to the Fund on behalf of their business and/or individually
• Members can deduct Fund donations for income tax purposes as a business expense, not a charitable expense.