Thread: CFC Combined Federal Campaign

Originally Posted by budnipper1

The bad taste in my mouth concerning the CFC goes way back to my brief tour in the Army, (1967-70). Back then, it was called the UGF, United Givers Fund, and later the United Way Campaign. Of course, it was always promoted as a "voluntary" option, but it was pushed hard as though it was a "give-or-else" program. There have been some years when that same concept was attempted where I work now. It's always sold with a heart wrenching pep-talk about how fortunate we all are and we need to do it "for the team". A low level supervisor once told me that if his office didn't rate a high-enough percentage in donations, he was expected to personally cough up more than his usual generous donation to bring the numbers up for the office. I suppose my attitude about having something shoved down my throat stems from my red-necked genes, but "that dog won't hunt" where I came from. I'll gladly give to certain worthwhile charities because it feels good, but "the team" can take a hike.

Yep, I understand what you are saying with it all.

Just thought I would mention some current info that we got today.

I have never liked any organization coming into the workplace taking up my time, when I have better things to do. I can search them out on my own when not at work.

It is all individual the way I see it, and should not be forced on people.

Yes, they did the pep-talk. Also, they brought in 5 people which is really a waste as I see it.

In fact, because of their delaying us, I could not produce all what I should have within my time frame for the day. They should have volunteered themselves to help me the rest of the day. LOL

What we as individuals do about giving to charities is our own business, whether we want it public or we want it anonymous. I prefer anonymous.