FAQs

For more information and additional FAQs, visit the OPM site.

WHAT IS THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)?

The CFC is the official workplace giving campaign of the federal government. The mission of the CFC 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. The CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with 36 CFC zones throughout the country and overseas raising millions of dollars each year. Since the campaign's inception in 1961, generous federal employees have donated more than $8.6 billion through the CFC. Pledges made by federal civilian, postal, and military donors during the campaign season support eligible nonprofit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.

HOW CAN A FEDERAL EMPLOYEE PLEDGE THROUGH THE CAMPAIGN?

Federal employees can pledge online via the centralized giving platform. Donors can choose a payroll deduction or a one-time or recurring monthly pledge via a credit card, debit card, or direct bank transfer. Currently, donors also have the option of completing a paper pledge card. Paper pledge donors can give via payroll deduction or check. Donations made at events can be made through the CFC Giving Mobile App. The app accepts one-time and recurring donations through credit/debit card and ACH. Federal employees are also invited to broaden the impact of their gift by pledging volunteer hours to participating charities in addition to monetary donations.

CAN FEDERAL RETIREES PARTICIPATE IN THE CFC?

Federal retirees are invited to continue to support the charitable causes they care about by giving through the CFC with a one-time contribution (check or credit card) or recurring pledges through their annuity or credit card.

DO I HAVE TO CHOOSE A CHARITY OR CAN I LEAVE MY PLEDGE UNDESIGNATED?

Undesignated contributions are no longer permitted under new CFC regulations. Please designate your pledge to the specific CFC charity or charities of your choice. 

CAN I GIVE CASH?

No, donating with cash is no longer permitted.

HOW CAN I GIVE ANONYMOUSLY?

By choosing not to complete the optional "Information Release" section on the paper pledge form or the online giving system, donors are essentially making anonymous gifts to their chosen charities.

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION?

Minimum contribution amounts via payroll deduction are $1 per pay period per charity. The minimum credit card donation is $10. The maximum online contribution is $99,999. However, maximum payroll deduction gifts may be limited by each payroll service provider (for example, active-duty members of the Army, Navy, and Air Force are limited to $9,999).