Local Campaign Facts

• CFCNCA is the largest of the 240 geographic campaigns, raising more than $62.7 million in 2008.

• The Federal government employs more than 349,000 military, civilian and postal workers in the National Capital Area.
• Of those employees, nearly 150,000 people gave to their favorite charities through CFCNCA last year. This 42.3 percent participation rate exceeds the national average of 28.1 percent.
• In 2008, eight percent of the total funds raised were used to manage the campaign. This ratio is lower than the average CFC fundraising costs nationwide of 10.5 percent and well below both the CFC-regulated and prevailing industry standard of 35 percent.
• Giving through the CFC reduces administrative overhead costs associated with soliciting and collecting donations. It also provides charitable organizations with a percentage of the undesignated contributions to the campaign. The e-Giving tools reduce administrative costs and increase efficiencies even further.
• Over the last five years, Federal employees and military personnel in the National Capital Area have contributed over $250 million through the CFC to thousands of worthy charities.
• The 2009 CFCNCA campaign goal is $64 million. We can achieve this goal only with your help.

What is the CFC?

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the annual workplace fundraising drive conducted by Federal employees each fall. More than 240 independent geographic campaigns make up the CFC.

CFC's Mission

The CFC mission is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all Federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.

Background

Federal workers have participated in a national workplace giving effort for nearly 50 years. President Kennedy initiated the formal program for Federal workers in 1961. Since then, the CFC has evolved into the nation's leading workplace giving program. No other annual employee giving program in the world raises as much money for charity.

National Campaign Oversight

The Office of CFC Operations at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) carries the responsibility for oversight of the national program. The Office of CFC Operations is located at 1900 E Street, NW, Room 5450, Washington, DC 20415, Phone (202) 606-2564, Fax (202) 606-5056.

Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC)

The regulatory oversight of the campaign rests with the Local Federal Coordinating Committee as established in 5 CFR Part 950. The LFCC is responsible for supervising the appointed campaign administrator, called the Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO), and assuring campaign accountability. The PCFO administers the local campaign and acts as fiscal agent under the direction and control of the LFCC and the Director. OPM sets strict requirements for this role. Annual audits are required of the PCFO by an independent CPA. Since 2003, the LFCC has named Global Impact, a federation of U.S.-based international charities, as the campaign administrator for CFCNCA.

CFCNCA Headquarters and Staff

Headquarters for CFCNCA are at 750 17th Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20006. The campaign staff includes 15 full-time employees and more than 40 Loaned Executives assigned to CFC from their home agencies from August through January.

CFCNCA staff members are responsible for developing and sharing all of the campaign tools and resources and leading, facilitating, and motivating the team of Loaned Executives. Staff members also oversee a portfolio of approximately 20 to 30 Federal agencies each. They conduct initial meetings, monitor campaign progress and provide advice and guidance.

Loaned Executives (LEs)

Loaned Executives are Federal employee volunteers who work with the CFCNCA staff for approximately six months. LEs participate in an intensive two-week training session and then are assigned to an Associate Director. Each LE trains and motivates campaign volunteers and monitors the campaign in their
assigned agency.