AFP Statement on the Decommissioning of the Combined Federal Campaign Charity Portal

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is deeply concerned by the announcement that the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Charity Portal will be decommissioned on March 4, while the 2025 campaign is still in the process of final reporting and disbursement.

This decision will directly affect thousands of charitable organizations and fundraisers who rely on the CFC not only for financial support, but for transparency, reporting, and stewardship of donor intent. The Charity Portal is a core service funded by participation fees paid by charities, and it was clearly understood that the system would remain accessible until all 2025 campaign funds had been fully disbursed. Shutting down the portal before that process is complete creates unnecessary risk and administrative burden for organizations already operating under significant strain.

“The Combined Federal Campaign continues to be a critical, low-cost means for federal workers to give to their favorite nonprofits,” said Art Taylor, president and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. “Eliminating the CFC will create a massive hole in our nation’s charitable giving infrastructure. I urge Congress and the Administration to reconsider this decision.”

The impact of this action extends far beyond data access. For many nonprofits—particularly small and community based organizations—CFC contributions support essential services. Any disruption in reporting, reconciliation, or disbursement threatens their ability to deliver programs that communities depend on, including services for veterans, families, seniors, and vulnerable populations.

It is also important to recognize what is at stake historically. For more than six decades, the Combined Federal Campaign has been one of the most successful and trusted workplace giving programs in the world, raising billions of dollars for charitable causes and embodying the spirit of public service and generosity among federal employees. Its legacy represents a durable partnership between government, civil society, and the nonprofit sector that has strengthened communities across the country.

AFP urges the Office of Personnel Management to ensure that the CFC Charity Portal remains operational until all 2025 campaign funds are fully disbursed and participating organizations have secure access to their records. We also call for clear communication and collaboration with the nonprofit sector to avoid further disruption to a program that has long served both donors and communities with integrity.

The potential loss or erosion of the CFC has real consequences for nonprofits and the people they serve. Preserving the functionality, transparency, and continuity of the Combined Federal Campaign is essential to honoring donor intent, protecting charitable organizations, and safeguarding a proud tradition of American generosity.

AFP encourages its members to stay informed and to share their concerns with policymakers and stakeholders about the importance of maintaining the Combined Federal Campaign for the nonprofit sector and the communities it serves. Use this quick and easy form linked here and embedded below, to send an email to your representatives urging them to take action on the Combined Federal Campaign.