Combined Federal Campaign of South Hampton Roads

The Combined Federal Campaign
The CFC mission is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost efficient, and effective in providing federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all through payroll deductions or cash or checks.

Established in 1961, the CFC is the only government-authorized solicitation of employees in the Federal workplace on behalf of charitable organizations. It is the largest workplace fundraising campaign in the world.

Federal employees donated $275 million to charitable causes as of 2007. These funds were distributed by 250 Principal Combined Fund Organizations (PCFOs) to thousands of charities across the United States and worldwide.

Nonprofit Partnerships and the CFC
Partnerships with nonprofit charitable organizations are a core part of the CFC structure. In each of the 250 CFC campaigns throughout the country, local and national nonprofit organizations collaborate closely with committees of volunteer Federal employees. This partnership is the basis for the administration and operation of the Combined Federal Campaign.

Volunteering
At CFC's core are the volunteers who govern the campaign and administer the pledge solicitation to its lowest levels in federal agencies. Volunteering as part of the Local Federal Coordinating Committee, Federal Coordinators and Key Workers allows them the opportunity to become involved in their local community and is viewed as a direct extension of their commitment to public service.

Accountability
Charities desiring to receive funds from CFC donors are required to submit to a substantial review of their financial and governance practices prior to acceptance by the federal work place volunteers. This eligibility review is in line with community norms, and has helped set standards for giving initiatives within the communities they serve.