Article Title: OPM | What You Should Know About the Combined Federal Campaign
Snippet of Article: "...The CFC made a lot of sense in 1961 and 1982 – pre-internet – when donors lacked more automated and efficient ways to direct dollars to their favorite charities. And, that was reflected in the participation rates, which were orders of magnitude higher than they are in today’s internet-based world where donors have multiple efficient venues by which to donate.
Despite all of this, we at OPM will shortly launch the 2025 CFC, only because many charities have already spent time and money preparing for this over the course of this year. We hope 2025 will be a successful campaign.
But, at the same time, OPM is concerned about excessive administrative costs associated with the CFC, along with steadily declining participation, and it is evaluating changes to the CFC for 2026 (including whether to continue the program).
We believe strongly in charities and in the generosity that Americans continue to show in donating in support of charities – roughly 50% of American households donate. But we also believe donors expect their dollars to benefit the very causes they intend to support and not to lose the effectiveness of their donations because of excessive administrative costs. ..."
Source: www.opm.gov
