CFCNCA Campaign News

LFCC Requests Nonprofit Applications for PCFO

ann.canela — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:27:45 -0500

The Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) for the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area requests applications from nonprofit charitable organizations to administer the Combined Federal Campaign as its Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO). This solicitation will result in the award of a one-year contract for 2011 with an option for a second and third year contract for 2012 and 2013 to be exercised at the discretion of the LFCC. PCFO applications must meet all regulatory requirements of 5 CFR Part 950and be received by August 6, 2010. Eligible and interested parties must request applications from Terry Shen: terry.shen@navy.mil or (202) 781-0851 no later than COB July 23, 2010.

Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area and Overseas Recognized by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management

ann.canela — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:42:34 -0500

Global Impact-Managed Campaigns Awarded for Innovation and Leadership

Global Impact, whose mission is to assure help for the world's most vulnerable people, announced today that the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) and Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas (CFC-O) each received the National CFC Innovator Award from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the only authorized workplace giving drive of employees in the Federal workplace to support local, national and international charitable organizations. Since Global Impact began managing the two largest CFCs, funds raised to help people in need increased from $54 million to more than $82 million in 2009.

Each year, OPM recognizes campaigns and volunteers who have made extraordinary contributions to the CFC through their dedication and creativity. CFC Innovator Awards are presented to campaigns that implemented an innovative strategy that led to increased participation and/or contributions. This is the seventh consecutive year CFCNCA and the third consecutive year CFC-O has received the award.

"It is a privilege managing the two largest CFCs and an honor to have each campaign recognized as an Innovator Award winner," said Renée S. Acosta, President & CEO, Global Impact. "In 2009, we leveraged innovative strategies, best practices and sound governance to ensure results-driven CFC fundraising and marketing initiatives."

OPM honored the 2009 CFCNCA for its integrated online strategy including moving many of the campaign's traditional marketing tools online, increasing paperless options for donors and providing supportive offline tactics that increased awareness of online options. CFCNCA donors responded with a record-breaking $66.5 million, raising $3.8 million more than the 2008 campaign.

OPM recognized the 2009 CFC-O for an innovative marketing technique that inspired youth in military communities overseas and helped inform and motivate potential donors by creating an additional means of interacting with the campaign in an online forum. The CFC-O team launched an online competition challenging high school students to create PSAs conveying key messaging using their own fresh perspectives. During the time period of the competition, the CFC-O website traffic doubled, e-Giving increased 127 percent and contributions increased 82 percent. The CFC-O raised more than $15.6 million for people and communities in need.

"This award serves as a tribute to those Federal employees and Department of Defense uniformed and civilian personnel who generously contribute to these two campaigns, benefitting millions of people throughout the world," Acosta further stated.

About Global Impact
Global Impact raises funds to address critical needs throughout the world. Since 1956, Global Impact has raised more than $1.2 billion for thousands of charitable organizations to assure help for people and communities in need. In addition to supporting international relief and development programs, Global Impact strategically manages two of the world's largest workplace giving programs: the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area and the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas. Global Impact is proud to hold the Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating and the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance Charity Seal. For more information, visit www.charity.org.

Sign Up Your Agency for Paperless Payroll for Fall 2010

ann.canela — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:47:14 -0500

Sign Up Your Agency for Paperless Payroll for Fall 2010

CFCNCA offers a paperless payroll giving option. Paperless payroll is an option offered by CFCNCA to reduce processing costs and provide donors with a more secure method of giving. If your department or agency is not already participating, consider attending a webinar to learn how easy it is to get started. Send an email by clicking here, and details will follow.

Great Ideas to Build Momentum for 2010 Campaign

jeff.brown — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:56:32 -0600

Here are some lessons learned from this year's record-breaking year to advance your planning for the 2010 CFCNCA:

1. Schedule a post-campaign debrief with your department and agency leaders.

Learn what sparks their enthusiasm. Take the opportunity to tell them how much their efforts affect the success of your work and thank them for their involvement.

2. Create a department-or-agency-wide email blast to recognize volunteers and thank donors.

Encourage new levels of engagement in 2010 with a sincere thank you to all. Participation is the foundation of the campaign's success in delivering help to people and communities everywhere.

3. Uncover inspirational stories in your department or agency.

Interview colleagues about the charitable causes that mean the most to them. Individual stories demonstrate the powerful impact that donations to more than 4,000 charities can make and is a valuable tool to inspire giving.

4. Plan 2010 kick-off events early.

Learn from the departments and agencies that held successful events and set up a realistic timeline now. Talent shows, county fairs and sports-themed events drew big crowds in 2009 but required careful planning.

5. Talk to the winners

Identify the departments and agencies that won awards for campaign work you would like to model. Talk with the campaign managers and learn from their success.

2009 CFCNCA Final Results: More than $66.5 Million Pledged

ann.canela — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:48:29 -0500

Thank you for your support of the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA). Federal employees should be proud of the more than $66.5 million pledged to help people and communities in need through the 4,000 local, national and international participating charitable organizations.

The CFCNCA achieved its record-breaking success due to the deep commitment of employees throughout the Federal government who gave their time and talent to keep the campaign a high priority.

2009 CFCNCA Campaign Contest Winners

jeff.brown — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:43:47 -0600

The Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area is pleased to announce the winners of the campaign contest which honors the people, events, written materials and overall communications that most effectively and creatively embody our theme "The Compassion of Individuals. The Power of Community."

The awards are broken down into three categories based on the goals you set for your department or agency:

The Small category is for a goal of $99,000 or less
The Medium category is $100,000-499,000
The Large category is anything over half a million dollars.

Best Poster	Best Overall Communications Program
Best Photography	Best Executive and Leadership Involvement
Best Campaign Writing or Publication	Most Innovative Campaign Technique
Best Website or Electronic Communication	Hero of the Year
Best Special Event

BEST POSTER
Recognizes the department, agency or unit that captured the energy of the campaign and used creative images and words to tell the CFCNCA story.

Small Category (Tie)

The U.S. Air Force, 89th Airlift Wing

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, MSgt Timothy Molock, LFCC member William Boyd

The U.S. Air Force, 89th Airlift Wing received this award for its goal board. Using a graphic of their own winged logo instead of the traditional thermometer, the logo filled in with color as donations came in. The goal board held a prominent position outside the headquarters building, illuminated at night for all to see.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Winona Lake-Scott, Susan McCarthy, Lavinia Panzio, Sequana Anderson
and LFCC member William Boyd

The U.S. Department of Agriculture produced over-sized posters to promote its bake sale and draw people in to visit with CFC charities. The posters were on display at the two main USDA buildings on the National Mall and became an effective new way to reach employees.

Medium Category

The Department of Health and Human Services/SAMHSA

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Jose Berma from SAMSHA and LFCC member William Boyd

The Department of Health and Human Services/SAMHSA advertised its "Spare a Dime" musical fundraiser with a Depression era poster of a street musician playing a guitar. Along with each poster, an open guitar case encouraged small change contributions that also went to the CFCNCA.

Large Category (Tie)

The Defense Intelligence Agency

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Mabel Torres and LFCC member William Boyd

The Defense Intelligence Agency created a 6' x 10' "Compassion" mural that was a calendar, contact list and inspiration all rolled into one.

The Internal Revenue Service

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, the Internal Revenue Service's Fred Wade, Beth Kaspryck
and Mary Vining and LFCC member William Boyd

The Internal Revenue Service built a grand 10' x 30' calendar to advertise the many activities in their campaign. This colorful reminder greeted employees outside the cafeteria and was full of opportunities to contribute.

BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND USE OF IMAGES
Recognizes outstanding use of original images to publicize the CFCNCA and to show how employees become involved in voluntary activities and how CFC-supported charities assist people in need.

Small Category

Farm Credit Administration

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Damien Hill, Cassandra Sutton, Joan Dec, Linda Toki
and LFCC member William Boyd

The Farm Credit Administration took an aerial photo of FCA employees to capture the concept of community. They then cut the photo into large puzzle pieces that employees reconstructed to build a "Powerful Community of Compassion."

Medium Category (Tie)

The Department of Health and Human Services/Center for Disease
Control/National Center for Health Statistics

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Corey Slavitt, Megan Cox, Debbie Jackson and
LFCC member William Boyd

The Department of Health and Human Services/Center for Disease Control/National Center for Health Statistics knows that people love pictures, especially when those pictures are of people they know. The Center chronicled campaign activities with many photos featured on emails and the CFCNCA intranet site. The photos proved a popular attraction and increased site traffic. NCHS reached 117% of its goal and a 60% participation level.

Department of Treasury - Comptroller of the Currency

Pictured (From L to R): LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Ron White, David Douglas, Debbie Hames,
Natalia Razavi, Cassandra Harkless and LFCC member William Boyd

The team at the Department of Treasury - Comptroller of the Currency memorialized their efforts through a series of snapshots taken throughout the entire campaign season. These photos were set to music and displayed through a one-of-a-kind slide show at their closing event.

Large Category

Defense Intelligence Agency

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, SrA Jacklyn McDonald and LFCC member William Boyd

The Defense Intelligence Agency used photography to highlight the agency's military roots as well as its theme of compassion. Staff received photos from the campaign kickoff in small commemorative binders.

BEST CAMPAIGN WRITING OR PUBLICATION
Recognizes people or publications that have most successfully given readers an emotional connection with the campaign through continuing coverage, an essay, feature story, special edition or unique front page in print or online.

Small Category

The U.S. Army/ACSIM/IMCOM

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Andre Butler, Barbara Edmonson and LFCC
member William Boyd

The U.S. Army/ACSIM/IMCOM provided articles on the campaign for the Fort Meyer Pentagram, with a weekly feature that told the personal story of a specific CFCNCA donor and his or her reasons for giving.

Medium Category

The Naval Research Laboratory

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Denise Stewart, Amanda Bowie and LFCC
member William Boyd

The Naval Research Laboratory published many CFCNCA articles in Labstracts, their bi-weekly newspaper. The articles highlighted personal stories of employees and the impact that the campaign has had on their lives as well as reminders that kept campaign events top of mind.

Large Category

The U.S. Army (Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of
the Army, Resources and Programs Agency)

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Kathleen Carroll, Caroline Holman, Thomas Rogers and
LFCC member William Boyd

The U.S. Army (Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army, Resources and Programs Agency) developed a magazine quality guide for its campaign managers over the last two years. This publication replaced a cumbersome 3-ring binder filled with loosely organized copies of handouts and campaign information.

BEST WEBSITE OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
The department, agency or unit that makes the most creative use of Internet or video tools to communicate the CFCNCA story

Small Category

The Department of Health and Human Services/Indian Health Services

Campaign volunteers in the Department of Health and Human Services/Indian Health Services came up with a fun idea to get the CFCNCA message out to their fellow employees through humor and music. Their videos featured several IHS Keyworkers and employees as actors. The videos created a jump in contributions after each showing at monthly staff meetings.

Medium Category

The Office of Personnel Management

The Office of Personnel Management developed an extensive electronic messaging strategy for the campaign that included a blog and webcast from Director John Berry, an intranet website, email blasts, an electronic events calendar and message board. Perhaps the highlight was the daily bingo drawing broadcast aired on the OPM TRB television circuit.

Large Category (Tie)

The National Institutes for Health/Center for Information Technology

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Robin Gales, Kevin Sullivan and LFCC member William Boyd

The National Institutes for Health/Center for Information Technology created a website to answer all the questions donors and volunteers had about the campaign. Each week the site spotlighted a different CFCNCA charity and showed the real results that their contributions bring to people in need.

The Library of Congress

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Michelle Barnes, Ralphael Small, Jim Cannady,
Audrey Fisher, M-J Oboroceanu and LFCC member William Boyd

The Library of Congress dedicated space on its intranet site solely for the CFCNCA. During the campaign, they launched the site to share key information and up-to-date donation totals. Large TV screens outside the agency's cafeteria ran coverage of campaign-related events and President Obama's public service announcement. The Public Affairs Office also sent a series of agency-wide emails reminding employees about the campaign.

BEST SPECIAL EVENT
Goes to the most outstanding mid-campaign rally, volunteer involvement, day of caring, or other event that maintained momentum and kept employees informed.

Small Category

The Department of Health and Human Services/Administration on Aging

The Department of Health and Human Services/Administration on Aging offered a Wii bowling tournament. The event also sold virtual bowling shoes, root beer and snacks to raise extra funds for the campaign.

Medium Category

The Office of Personnel Management

The Office of Personnel Management conducted a "Recognizing the Compassion and Power of the Dream" event to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and raised funds for the campaign through a Dream Maker's Challenge. The program connected the campaign with the growing tradition of observing the Martin Luther King Holiday as a day of service, and encouraged employees to volunteer time with CFCNCA charities.

Large Category

The Internal Revenue Service

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Fred Wade, Mary Vining, Elizabeth Kasprzyk, Erica Cooper,
Jovanna Andrews and LFCC member William Boyd

The Internal Revenue Service for their Thrill the World event. IRS used this event to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Simultaneous Dance with Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as an opportunity to raise funds for a variety of charities through the CFCNCA, and to have fun. On October 24, people of all walks of life came together to dance in Freedom Plaza.

BEST OVERALL COMMUNICATIONS PROGAM
Recognizes the organization that used multiple techniques to inform, motivate and move employees to participate.

Small Category

The Farm Credit Administration

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Linda Toki, Cassandra Sutton, Damien Hill and
LFCC member William Boyd

The Farm Credit Administration used newsletter articles, email news flashes, and voicemails from FCA Board members as the corner puzzle pieces of their campaign. These communication techniques helped to achieve an 84 percent agency participation rate, as well as reaching almost 120 percent of their target goal.

Medium Category

The Navy Federal Credit Union

The Navy Federal Credit Union kept busy all season using strategies such as a personal message from the Navy Federal President, EmployeeGrams on the electronic bulletin board, public address announcements, ads on the intranet homepage, "Donating to CFC Makes Cents" (spelled c-e-n-t-s) buttons worn by the cafeteria staff and similar stickers placed on vending machines, and a dedicated CFCNCA intranet site.

Large Category

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has thousands of employees who work from home or come into the office only once a week. They used instant messages, a blog by their Director, a CFCNCA section on their intranet, electronic and paper e-Pledge cards, flyers and posters to reach employees at kitchens and conference tables everywhere.

BEST EXECUTIVE AND LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT
Recognizes the department, agency or unit that best involved the head of the agency and senior leadership in campaign activities, events and communications.

Small Category

The Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program

The Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, Neil Barofsky, used his enthusiasm for the CFCNCA, his personal presence and participation in every campaign event, and his outspoken support at every new employee swearing in ceremony to help the agency exceed its giving goal.

Medium Category

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development had a leadership team that made a collective effort to assist the department in reaching its overall goals. They created a "Housing Action Team" to implement CFCNCA initiatives, held weekly meetings with coordinators and Keyworkers and physically walked around to each office encouraging employees to learn about the campaign.

Large Category

The Department of Health and Human Services/CDC/NCHS

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Lillian Ingster, Julia Kowaleski and LFCC
member William Boyd

The Department of Health and Human Services/CDC/NCHS won for the enthusiastic involvement of its director, Dr. Edward Sondik. He formed a CFCNCA executive committee and actively attended every single meeting. He contacted senior staff across HHS many times by phone and email urging them start their campaigns and support their CFCNCA volunteers. Dr. Sondik also actively participated in Secretary Sebelius' kickoff event.

MOST INNOVATIVE CAMPAIGN TECHNIQUE
This goes to the department, agency or unit that developed creative and effective ways to engage people in the campaign.

Small Category

The Farm Credit Administration

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Damien Hill, Linda Toki, Cassandra Sutton, Joan Dec
and LFCC member William Boyd

The Farm Credit Administration for its puzzle made from a photograph of employees described earlier in the Best Photography category. Volunteers also used internal "news flashes" with colorful graphics as well as articles in the FCA newsletter to promote their kickoff and other campaign events. FCA also held a one-mile "Race for the CFC" and offered desserts to employees during lunchtime as a thank you for helping surpass their goal.

Medium Category

Peace Corps

Pictured (L to R): LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Rob Gray, Alexa Catsambis, Steve Gill, Barbi Broadus,
Wade Sorenson, Monica Suber, Praya Snipe, Eric Goldman and LFCC member William Boyd

The Peace Corps kicked off its campaign with a Homecoming event that tied together nicely with their internal campaign theme, "Bring it Home." They had cheerleaders and football players and the emcee was the Peace Corps Chief of Staff acting as a football coach. Staff members grouped together for a cheering competition on each floor. The floor that cheered the loudest won passes for a week at a health club. The rousing atmosphere set the tone for a spirited campaign.

Large Category

The Department of Transportation

The Department of Transportation put employees in the Employee Express Lane of Giving and encouraged them to get on the CFC Freeway of Love. The events included an unforgettable performance by the "Dots," and our own Linda Washington singing the CFCNCA version of the Aretha Franklin's "Freeway of Love." An online broadcast featured Secretary LaHood making his personal pledge. Employees received multiple emails with links to Employee Express and their own campaign intranet site. They increased the number of EEX donations by 345%!

HERO OF THE YEAR
Recognizes individuals who have made an outstanding personal commitment to the 2009 CFCNCA campaign and in doing so touched the lives of many people.

Hero of the Year, Civilian

Janet Weiner, Environmental Protection Agency

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Janet Weiner and LFCC member William Boyd

Janet Weiner of the Environmental Protection Agency receives The Civilian Award. Janet has shown an exceptional commitment to the CFCNCA as a Federal worker and devoted literally thousands of hours on behalf of local and national charitable organizations. Under her leadership as Campaign Director, the EPA raised $1,165,000. More than 400 volunteers participated in one of the most active and talked about EPA Campaigns in recent memory. Her team hosted more than 50 different special events. She sent weekly notes to her volunteers, blast emails to the entire EPA staff, and launched a very informative EPA Intranet site entitled "CFC @ EPA." Janet's efforts resulted in an extraordinarily successful EPA Campaign in 2009. For these reasons, she is a CFCNCA Hero.

Heroes of the Year, Civilian Military

Mary Lou Bogden and Tamera Jordan

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Mary Lou Bogden, Tamera Jordan and LFCC member
William Boyd

Mary Lou Bogden and Tamera Jordan for their work as Campaign Managers of the U.S. Air Force's CFCNCA in 2009. They were the keystones in achieving 117% of their goal, over $2.1 million. In fact they reached the goal in only 31 working days! Mary Lou and Tammy developed a Keyworker training package for over 400 volunteers and organized 30 one-hour training sessions. They worked closely with senior leadership and led numerous promotional events with equal ease. For their performance as distinguished leaders and expert and effective organizers, we honor them as CFCNCA Heroes.

Hero of the Year, Military

CTT1 Katrezia White

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, CTT1 Katrezia White and LFCC member William Boyd

CTT1 Katrezia White from the Office of Naval Intelligence. Petty Officer White joined the CFCNCA as the Command Representative for Farragut Technical Analysis Center late in the season but quickly took control and transformed it into one of the strongest, most consistently run campaigns at ONI. With her leadership, the campaign exceeded its goal by 26%. She built relationships with senior leadership, Keyworkers and colleagues through careful, consistent communication strategies. From a Chili Cook off to weekly raffles, Petty Officer White took an enthusiastic and creative leadership role. She truly encompasses the spirit of giving and has been an inspiration to her center and the ONI as a whole. For this reason, Katrezia White is a 2009 CFCNCA Hero.

Hero of the Year, U.S. Postal Service

Toni J. Cook

Pictured: LFCC Chair Linda Washington, Toni Cook and LFCC member William Boyd

As the USPS Campaign Manager, Toni Cook was a nonstop worker. Her personal touch on every campaign event ensured that the kickoff, charity fairs, auctions, a variety show and many other efforts were fun, well organized and successful. She cultivated an atmosphere of caring throughout the organization and built strong relationships with her Keyworkers. Toni took the time to develop a training tool to assist her staff with completing pledge forms and carriers. Her diligent fundraising up to the last hour makes her a 2009 CFCNCA Hero.

DC Area Federal Employees Raise $66 Million for People and Communities in Need

jeff.brown — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:27:43 -0600

Another Record-Breaking Year for the
Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area

(From L to R) LFCC Chair, Linda Washington; LFCC Members, Theresa Everett and Barbara Jackson; Federal Testimonial Speaker, Eric Cole; and, LFCC Members, William Boyd and Louis Torchia display the $66 million check representing the amount donated by Federal employees.

Washington, DC (February 24, 2010) - Federal employees pledged a record-breaking $66 million to help people and communities in need through the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA). The 2009 CFCNCA, which ran from September 1, 2009 through January 15, 2010, is the only authorized workplace giving drive of employees in the Federal workplace for more than 4,000 charitable organizations.

Results broke CFCNCA fundraising records, despite challenging economic times. Total pledges were up more than 5 percent in 2009, exceeding 2008 contributions by $3.3 million. Federal employees also exceeded the 2009 campaign goal of $64 million by $2 million.

Of the total pledges, uniformed and civilian Department of Defense employees gave more than $17 million and Department of Health and Human Services, the largest civilian agency, raised more than $5.5 million. More than $9 million in pledges were made online through e-Giving options, an increase of $1.7 million over 2008. These results represent only the reported pledges; the final audited numbers will be available in the spring.

Addressing a gathering of more than 800 Federal campaign volunteers celebrating the extraordinary success, Linda Washington, Local Federal Coordinating Committee Chair and Assistant Secretary for Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, said, "Each year, your public service spirit as Federal workers grows stronger. You stood by your commitments and stepped up to help millions of people in need here in our home community, across the nation and around the world."

The CFCNCA, managed by Global Impact since 2003, was the top-grossing campaign among approximately 220 individual CFC campaigns held nationwide during 2009. Since Global Impact assumed management of the CFCNCA, donations have grown over seven consecutive years, from $47 million in 2002 to more than $66 million in 2009.

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

To the Federal Donors in the National Capital Area: THANK YOU!

jeff.brown — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:00:57 -0600

Total pledges were up more than 5 percent in 2009, exceeding 2008 contributions by $3.3 million. Federal employees also exceeded the 2009 campaign goal of $64 million by $2 million.

The Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to all the generous Federal employees who made this year's campaign such a success. At our campaign finale, Linda Washington, Local Federal Coordinating Committee Chair and Assistant Secretary for Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, summed it up best when she said, "Each year, your public service spirit as Federal workers grows stronger. You stood by your commitments and stepped up to help millions of people in need here in our home community, across the nation and around the world."

Hopefully this video is currently being shown at your agency, but if not, please take a minute to view a special video thank you from your fellow Federal co-workers.

The following advertisement ran in the February 23rd edition of the Washington Post Express Newspaper as a way to thank all those who took part in this year's campaign:

Local Media Covers CFCNCA Results

jeff.brown — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:10:50 -0600

The $66 million dollars pledged by local Federal workers broke CFCNCA fundraising records. The Washington Post and the Federal Times covered the announcement that the campaign exceeded the 2009 fundraising goal of $64 million by $2 million dollars. A special thank you ran on page 5 of the February 23 edition of the Washington Post Express newspaper. The Express was at the Finale event to hand out the papers to Federal employees. The announcement was also featured on the home page of GovLoop.

The Federal Drive morning show on Federal News Radio featured the chair of the campaign's Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) Linda Washington. Listen in as Ms. Washington announces the dollar figure and offers her thanks to donors.

Federal News Radio Spotlights CFCNCA's Record-Breaking Campaign

jeff.brown — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:34:05 -0600

On Febuary 24, The Federal Drive interviewed Linda Washington, LFCC Chairperson, with anchors Tom Temin and Jane Norris. The Federal Drive is the morning show on Federal News Radio heard throughout the entire Washington Metro region at 1500 AM and in Frederick at 820 AM. The segment highlighted this year's record breaking campaign.

Listen in as LFCC Chair, Linda Washington, thanks Federal employees for their generosity.