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US government workers pass the hat, raise $670,000 for Ukraine
Federal agencies can designate “special solicitation” giving periods toward a particular cause for which employees can pledge a new or extra gift.
Will the pandemic mark a turning point for feds’ charitable giving?
Donations in 2020 to the Combined Federal Campaign from feds in the Washington, D.C. area beat out the previous year's numbers and this year's expectations.
By Jessie Bur
Watchdog council elects new chair for 2021
National Science Foundation Inspector General Allison Lerner was selected to chair the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency beginning in 2021.
By Jessie Bur
Federal giving sees a boost during the pandemic
Donations to the Combined Federal Campaign this year are up over last year's numbers, even as campaign events have had to transition to virtual.
By Jessie Bur
Federal charity program embraces virtual tools during the pandemic
COVID-19 restrictions have caused the Combined Federal Campaign to turn to more digital options to collect donations and spread the word.
By Jessie Bur
Federal food drive goes virtual to tackle hunger during the pandemic
The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a new site to inform federal employees and track donations through the federal government's annual summer food drive.
By Jessie Bur
OPM announces special Combined Federal Campaign giving period
Federal employees will be able to donate to eligible charities through the end of June.
By Andrew Eversden
FCC unanimously approves spectrum plan Pentagon rejected
The Federal Communications Commission unanimously approved a long-standing application from Ligado Networks to operate in the L-band spectrum, overriding concerns from the Department of Defense and other government agencies which were concerned the company’s plan will cause damage to the Global Positioning System, sources said April 17.
By Mike Gruss and Aaron Mehta
House Oversight Committee gets its first woman in charge
The chair position of the House Oversight and Reform Committee was left vacant after the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland.
By Jessie Bur
Feds get personal with the Combined Federal Campaign
Employees actively involved in the annual charity campaign share causes that strike a chord in them and inspire them to contribute.
By Jessie Bur
Can the 2019 giving season rebound from last year’s challenges?
The Combined Federal Campaign has seen a downturn in contributions in recent years, but one leader is confident they have the right approach going into the 2019 season.
By Jessie Bur