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“By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States …”
So began Executive Order 10927 that was signed on March 18, 1961 by John F. Kennedy that created the Combined Federal Campaign. In the 50 years that followed, thanks to the generosity of Federal Employees, the CFC has raised over $6.8 billion for charitable organizations. During this time, the CFC has grown to be the most inclusive workplace giving campaign in the world. Today, it is estimated that over 20,000 charities, worldwide, participate.
But the evolution of the CFC had a rocky start. Prior to the 1950's, on-the-job fundraising in the federal workplace was an uncontrolled free-for-all. It was not uncommon for supervisors to apply pressure to employees to fulfill quotas. And, despite frequent on-the-job solicitations from a multitude of charities, totals raised for charitable causes were relatively small. In many cases, employees donated their pocket change.
With the signing of the Executive Order, work began on overcoming problems with the system and in 1964 the first “combined” campaign, officially called “Combined Federal Campaigns, or CFC” was conducted in six cities, consolidating all drives into one. The experiment worked: increases in contributions ranged from 20% to 125%.
Over the last 50 years, CFC has evolved into a program that offers the most efficient way to raise maximum dollars at minimal cost for charities. Because of the CFC, we now have a powerful, effective vehicle that gives us an opportunity to make meaningful changes in lives of those in need, the communities we live in, and the world at large.
After 50 years, it’s time to celebrate this success, and thank you for your continued support. We hope you will take the opportunity to continue as a volunteer into this historic year. All year long, we will be recognizing the significant efforts made by federal employees through the CFC, and announcing lots of new and exciting changes. Come be a part of history, and continue to help us make a difference to those that need it most.
So began Executive Order 10927 that was signed on March 18, 1961 by John F. Kennedy that created the Combined Federal Campaign. In the 50 years that followed, thanks to the generosity of Federal Employees, the CFC has raised over $6.8 billion for charitable organizations. During this time, the CFC has grown to be the most inclusive workplace giving campaign in the world. Today, it is estimated that over 20,000 charities, worldwide, participate.
But the evolution of the CFC had a rocky start. Prior to the 1950's, on-the-job fundraising in the federal workplace was an uncontrolled free-for-all. It was not uncommon for supervisors to apply pressure to employees to fulfill quotas. And, despite frequent on-the-job solicitations from a multitude of charities, totals raised for charitable causes were relatively small. In many cases, employees donated their pocket change.
With the signing of the Executive Order, work began on overcoming problems with the system and in 1964 the first “combined” campaign, officially called “Combined Federal Campaigns, or CFC” was conducted in six cities, consolidating all drives into one. The experiment worked: increases in contributions ranged from 20% to 125%.
Over the last 50 years, CFC has evolved into a program that offers the most efficient way to raise maximum dollars at minimal cost for charities. Because of the CFC, we now have a powerful, effective vehicle that gives us an opportunity to make meaningful changes in lives of those in need, the communities we live in, and the world at large.
After 50 years, it’s time to celebrate this success, and thank you for your continued support. We hope you will take the opportunity to continue as a volunteer into this historic year. All year long, we will be recognizing the significant efforts made by federal employees through the CFC, and announcing lots of new and exciting changes. Come be a part of history, and continue to help us make a difference to those that need it most.
The Metro Denver Area CFC Boundaries:
Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Chaffee, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Eagle, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Lake, Morgan, Park, Pitkin, Summit, and Washington Counties in Colorado