COMBINED FEDERAL
CAMPAIGN (CFC)

What is the CFC?

CFC is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign. Federal civilian, postal and military donors can choose from 6,000 of the most trusted non-profits in the country. The campaign’s 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. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed Executive Order 10927 creating the campaign and in its 60 years of existence Federal workers have donated more than $7 billion to thousands of local and national charitable organizations.

The CFC’s 60th Anniversary

2021 marks the 60th anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). On March 18, 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed Executive Order #10927, which gave authority to the United States Civil Service Commission to organize nonprofit solicitations of federal government employees, thus creating what we know as the CFC. Since its inception, the CFC campaign has raised more than $8.5 billion for charities and people in need.

Participating in the CFC

Federal civilian employees, postal workers, military personnel, Federal retirees, and contractors are all eligible to donate via the Combined Federal Campaign. Non-profits participate because they find it to be an efficient means of engaging the Federal workforce and a worthwhile way to increase revenue for their organizations.

Key Dates for the 2021 CFC

For those participating in the Combined Federal Campaign and hosting CFC workplace campaigns this year, please keep these important dates in mind:

• Sept. 1: The kickoff date for the 2021 CFC
• Nov. 11: Veterans Day
• Nov. 30: Giving Tuesday
• The week of Jan. 10, 2022: Final Campaign Push
• Jan. 15, 2022: Final day to give to the CFC

United Way NCA CFC Charity

United Way of the National Capital Area provides our partners with expert assistance in applying to the Combined Federal Campaign as well as advocation during any appeals process.  During the campaign we work to provide our partners with opportunities to participate in campaign events that enable them to promote their organizations to over 350,000 Federal employees in the Washington, DC region.

Contribute to United Way NCA

To contribute to United Way of the National Capital Area, use CFC number 31408. We thank all who designate their contributions to our organization and our nonprofit partners. Your donation makes a lasting impact on our community! Click here to give to United Way NCA and our partners through the CFC.