What is the CFC?

The Combined Federal Campaign is a :

• Once-a-year (1Sep to 15 Dec) event
• Workplace only event
• Charitable drive exclusively for U.S. Federal employees
• World-wide campaign
• Designation campaign where the donor dictates what charities receive donations

President Kennedy established the CFC in 1961 to eliminate year-round solicitation of federal employees at their job sites by charitable agencies.

The CFC has added many features over the years to provide convenience, confidence and choice to the donor. These features include payroll deduction, comprehensive brochures, charitable agency screening, detailed audits, and emphasis on voluntary participation.

The CFC is the largest, single charitable event in the world. In 2007 over $273,000,000 was contributed to charities through the CFC.

For more information on CFC visit the Office of the CFC Operations, U.S. Office of Personnel Management at http://www.opm.gov/cfc