E-Technology In The CFC

This is the central location for Core Reference Documents and Guidance related to the use of E-technologies in the CFC.

E-technology encompasses any product, device or mechanism that creates and disseminates information about the CFC or facilitates transactions for the CFC by means of the world wide web, inter and intranets, e-mail, machine-readable and scanned information, hand-held and desk-top electronic devices and any other electronic means.

E-technologies continue to take on increasing importance as these technologies further donor options and increase administrative efficiencies in the CFC.

Campaign automation is desirable because it has expanded donor giving options and increased donor access to information. This has been achieved by offering donors (in some areas) on-line giving options in addition to paper-pledge materials and, where possible, using the internet to reach donor in areas that were previously underserved due to geographic restrictions.  On-line charity lists with robust search capabilities also give donors more information, in one location, than was previously available.   E-technologies have also streamlined and economized on the cost of administering the campaign. Among a variety of E-technology methods currently in use that have shown these achievements is the scanning of donor pledge cards that reduces processing time and data entry error.   Partial on-line pledge options, and direct on line giving and pledge processing through the Employee Express Pilot Program, have also demonstrated significant efficiencies.

Campaigns are urged to become very familiar with the core reference documents and guidance regarding E-Technology usage in the CFC.   Comments and questions from campaign administrators and donors are encouraged and should be directed to Cherlynn Stevens at casteven@opm.gov.

CORE REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:

• CFC Memorandum 2007-5 - 2007 Annual CFC E-Technology Status Report And Request Form
• Guidelines For The Use of E-Technology In The CFC[188 KB].
  



GUIDANCE:

• April 26, 2007  CFC Memorandum 2007-03: Training And Marketing To Introduce The New Five-Digit Charity Codes In The 2007 CFC Campaign And Related Administrative Issues
• December 22, 2006  CFC Memorandum 2006-24: Electronic Disbursements to Designated Charities
• February 6, 2006  CFC Memorandum 2006-4 Electronic CFC Brochure Pilot Program
• March 29, 2005  CFC Memorandum 2005-5 Local CFC Codes, e-Giving Initiatives, and Air Force Policy on Websites
• January 30, 2005  New CFC Website Launched