Charitable Fundraising

Oct 18, 2016

Summary

Updates the rules for the Combined Federal Campaign, making it easier for federal workers to donate money or volunteer time to charities at work.

What problem does this solve?

The rules for the government's workplace charity program were old and needed updates. This order modernizes the program by allowing new ways to give and including more people.

What does this order do?

Allows pledges of volunteer time

Permits federal employees and military members to be asked to pledge volunteer time to charities, in addition to donating money.

Considers donations from retirees

Directs the Office of Personnel Management to consider letting retired federal workers (annuitants) donate to the campaign from their retirement pay.

Clarifies local charity participation

Ensures local charitable organizations that are not part of a national group can participate in the Combined Federal Campaign if they meet the rules.

Authorizes central campaign managers

Allows the Director of OPM to appoint outreach coordinators and central administrators to run local campaigns, collect funds, and handle applications.

Modernizes program language

Updates outdated terms throughout the original order, such as changing "voluntary agencies" to "voluntary health and welfare organizations."

Who does this affect?

Federal employees and military members
Charitable organizations
Federal retirees

What is the real world impact?

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Modernizes the federal workplace giving program

Updates the Combined Federal Campaign to make it more efficient and inclusive. Allows for pledges of volunteer time and considers letting retirees participate, which helps charities get more support.

When does this start?

This order became effective on October 13, 2016.