Every opportunity to learn about amazing charities in the DC Metro area (or anywhere) is worthwhile! It’s uplifting to hear the great stories on why the charity exists and how it was carried to fruition. Like many people, there is something you are passionate about — but have you followed through with that passion toRead… Read more »
THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION Dear Fellow Federal Employees: This year marks a historic milestone. Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy established the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) to help people in local communities, across the nation, and around the world. It is my profound pleasure to serve as National Honorary Chair of the 50th anniversaryRead… Read more »
Join me and other GovLooper’s at this uniquely fun celebration. A networking event not to miss as GovLoop and the Washington City Paper bring together Federal employees and more than 30 charities to build upon the successful launch of this year’s Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA), the workplace giving campaign forRead… Read more »
John presented the campaign/marketing plan, and made closing remarks for the general session. CFC started back in 1961 by President Kennedy, and is the largest workplace giving campaign in the world. $67 million was raised last year, with an average gift of $498. The CFC boasts an administrative cost ratio of 7%, which helps theRead… Read more »
Today Kaci talked about “from here to there”, and how leadership here in the United States makes an impact in the global community. She has worked with Doctors Without Borders (DWB) for the past 4 years, but also spoke on behalf of many other international organizations that help with education, agriculture, and finance. All ofRead… Read more »
Linda has served on the Federal Local Coordinating Committee for the past 9 years. This is the 50th anniversary of the CFCNCA campaign, and she is proud of what the campaign has achieved and all the organizations that it has aided over the years. Linda opened her speech with a conversation she had with herRead… Read more »
Yesterday, I attended the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) Finale event. Federal employees from the Washington, D.C. area celebrated a record breaking amount of money raised in 2010 through various agency campaigns. Federal employees donated $66.7 million (and counting) to about 4,000 local, national and international charities through CFCNCA. They exceededRead… Read more »
Hi, this is Arne Duncan with a message for all Department of Education staff in the National Capital Area. The holiday season has always been the time for Americans to make a special effort to help those in need. As all of you know, these are tough, tough times for so many families in ourRead… Read more »
The CFCNCA is spotlighting Keyworkers who contribute to the success of the campaign. Meet Lisa DePaolo, one of the thousands of volunteers who are making a difference. Check out the profile of other Keyworkers at https://www.cfcnca.org/keyworker_profiles. Lisa DePaoloIn her first year as a Keyworker, Lisa DePaolo of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National InstituteRead… Read more »
The five Loaned Executive (LE) teams have stepped up their game: They are now competing for three valuable autographed footballs to be awarded to the winning LE team’s highest-scoring departments. The winning score will be based on the following statistics: percentage of 2010 goal achieved, percentage of total dollars pledged in 2010 vs. 2009 andRead… Read more »