{"id":29346,"date":"2020-09-22T17:51:07","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T17:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/uncategorized\/2020\/09\/22\/federal-charity-program-embraces-virtual-tools-during-the-pandemic\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T04:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T04:44:08","slug":"federal-charity-program-embraces-virtual-tools-during-the-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/news\/2020\/09\/22\/federal-charity-program-embraces-virtual-tools-during-the-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal charity program embraces virtual tools during the pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2020 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federaltimes.com\/smr\/cfc\/2018\/01\/08\/feds-can-still-donate-through-cfcnca-this-week\/\" target=_blank>Combined Federal Campaign<\/a>, the federal government\u2019s unified charitable giving effort, kicked off Sept. 21, but pandemic restrictions have caused the program to turn to technology to spread the word and streamline the giving process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kickoff event for the CFC of the National Capital Area, which raised over a third of the total CFC contributions in 2019, was hosted Sept. 22 online, rather than in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s been a tough year for all of us, but like the lyrics from one of my favorite Billy Ocean songs in the 1980s, \u2018when the going gets tough, the tough get going,\u2019\u201d CFCNCA Local Federal Coordinating Committee Chair Vince Micone said at the virtual kickoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs federal employees we know this; it\u2019s built into our DNA. There is no problem too difficult, no challenge too big for us. Even today, the world is becoming a better place because of what you are doing at your jobs every single day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\t<aside class=\"smg-interstitial-link wp-block-smg-interstitial-link\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/federaltimes\/management\/pay-benefits\/2020\/04\/23\/opm-announces-special-combined-special-campaign-solitication\/\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_16305480352772.jpg.jpg?w=300\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"smg-interstitial-link__kicker\">Related<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"smg-interstitial-link__title\">OPM announces special Combined Federal Campaign giving period<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"smg-interstitial-link__excerpt\">Federal employees will be able to donate to eligible charities through the end of June.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/aside>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Ann Van Houten, CFCNCA co-chair, the virtual kickoff and associated training events may have the added benefit of increasing the impact that CFC has on potential donors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe think the new platform will resonate well with folks,\u201d Van Houten told Federal Times. \u201cWe can reach more people more easily.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the \u201cshow some love\u201d slogan that CFCNCA has used for several years, the 2020 season will also feature a \u201cbe the face of change\u201d message, to encourage donors to post selfies and stories about why they donate, to take the place of in-person donation events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feds, service members and retirees will also have the option to use more tech-based tools to contribute, including a new CFC mobile app and updated website, in addition to technical improvements that have been made over the past couple years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTake a moment to reflect on our own reasons for giving through the CFC and supporting the campaign,\u201d said Jody Olsen, director of the Peace Corps and who is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federaltimes.com\/management\/2019\/09\/09\/2019-federal-giving-begins-with-a-familiar-face-in-charge\/\" target=_blank>serving as the honorary CFC chair<\/a> for the third time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIs it to honor somebody you know? Are you continuing a tradition inspired by someone you admire? Do you feel passionate about giving your time in support of a special cause? We all have a personal reason and when we make the choice to give through the CFC, we each hold the power in our own hands.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2017, the campaign has also provided the option for feds to pledge volunteer hours to various charitable organizations in addition to or in lieu of monetary donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cVolunteer hours still remain a viable way to give back,\u201d Van Houten said. \u201cWe have already started to see charities shift in how they do virtual donor hours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Van Houten, feds can still perform services like back office work from the comfort of their own homes, ensuring that charities receive needed assistance without risking COVID exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMany opportunities can be done from your home and on your schedule. Writing, editing, fundraising, recruitment, graphic design and web support are skills in demand by most all organizations,\u201d said Mary Taylor, recipient of the 2020 National Capital Area Hero Award, which is given to those employees that make a significant difference in CFC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In spite of increased avenues for giving and improved online portals, CFC has faced shrinking donation totals over the years, going from $167 million contributed in 2016 to $86.4 million in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CFC leaders have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federaltimes.com\/management\/2019\/09\/20\/can-the-2019-giving-season-rebound-from-last-years-challenges\/\" target=_blank>noted over the past few years<\/a> that uncertainties caused by the recent federal government shutdown and major natural disasters can have a negative impact on contribution totals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Van Houten also told Federal Times that CFC 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