Combined Federal Campaign History
(for a more detailed history, visit the CFC History Page)
Its tradition of commitment to the community through the selfless efforts of Federal employees has its roots in the many charitable campaigns of the early 1960's. Seeing a need to bring the diversity of fundraising efforts under one umbrella, Federal employees created the CFC -- one campaign, once a year. By allowing employees to select from a single guide making their contributions through payroll deductions, the CFC opened wide the door to more opportunities for generous giving to literally hundreds of worthy causes.
Combined Federal Campaign or CFC is the charitable fund-raising program established under Executive Order Number 10728, as amended by Executive Order Numbers 10926, 12353, and 12404.
This Executive Order made the CFC a reality, and turned an innovative idea into a uniquely effective way for Federal employees to help those in need across our community and throughout the world. The CFC is the only authorized solicitation of employees in the Federal workplace on behalf of charitable organizations. It continues to be the largest and most successful workplace fund raising model in the world.
HOW THE CFC WORKS
Mission
The mission of the CFC 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.
OPM
www.opm.gov/cfc
The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) makes the final decisions on all charities eligible for the National List. It also is the final administrative level for appeals on national and local applications, provides guidance and technical advice on regulations, and has the authority to conduct compliance audits on any CFC fiscal records. OPM established new regulations in November 2006. These regulations are currently in effect.
Privacy Policy
LFCC
The Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) is our "board of directors." The actual decisions regarding the inclusion of agencies in your local campaigns rest with the LFCC. The LFCC is composed of Federal employees and representatives of labor unions with Federal employees as members. The management of your local CFC is by your colleagues in Federal service within the provisions and policies established by OPM.
PCFO
The Principal Combined Fund Organizantion (PCFO) manages the CFC.
Every year, the LFCC selects one of the voluntary organizations involved in the CFC to manage the campaign and serve as fiscal agent. OPM sets strict requirements for this role. Annual audits are required of the PCFO by an independent CPA.
LE (Loaned Executives)
Loaned Executives are an important part of the Suncoast Combined Federal Campaign. They are individuals who with the agreement of their supervisors have made a substantial commitment to fundraising efforts in our community; helping local charities raise money to improve the lives of those in need.
A Loaned Executive must be a self starter, goal oriented, eager to learn, have an interest in their community and desire to advance in their career. They must possess good interpersonal skills and have a willingness to be in a sales environment.
