What is the LE Program?

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Loaned Executive (LE) Program emerged in 1971 via a Presidential Memorandum to all departments and agencies authorizing Federal employees to be "loaned" to work on behalf of the campaign. LEs support the work of the Outreach Coordinators (OCs) - government contractors identified to market and administer the CFC within each local CFC zone - for six to seven months. 

Why would an agency lend a valuable employee to the CFC?

Offering an LE demonstrates the agency's continued commitment to the CFC and to making a positive difference in our neighborhoods, communities, nation, and world. Additionally, the agency receives a benefit in return - the LE program helps develop and mentor high-potential employees for agency leadership assignments. Employees who serve as an LE return to their home agency with advanced interpersonal and professional competencies and strengthened relationships with other Federal departments and agencies.

What are the benefits of serving as an LE?

It's a great way to give back! Thanks to the work of LEs each year, the CFC raises millions of dollars for people in need in local communities, across the country, and around the world. 

It's fun! Where else can you host a trivia game at work or compete with your colleagues to see who can do the most to make the world a better place?

It's one of the best professional development opportunities in the government. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recognizes this opportunity as a valuable professional development opportunity for promising managers and future leaders in the Federal workforce. Serving as an LE develops leadership competencies and skills that correlate directly with the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) identified as OPM requirements for entry into Senior Executive Service.

It's different than your normal work! LEs gain experience planning, organizing, and managing complex work; analyzing data to identify and solve problems; making clear and convincing oral and written presentations; planning and conducting training sessions; applying interpersonal and team building skills to motivate and guide a group of colleagues toward accomplishing goals; and interacting directly with agency and installation leadership. This assignment also presents an opportunity to learn about the operations of other Federal agencies and to interact with a variety of individuals within the Federal government.

What type of work does an LE perform?

• Serve as a CFC ambassador and work with a diverse group of Federal agencies throughout the zone. 
• Garner senior organizational leadership support at assigned agencies and develop a campaign plan that incorporates agencies culture and past performance, while encouraging innovative marketing approaches and stretch goals.
• Motivate a team of campaign managers and CFC keyworkers through training, meetings, mentoring, and communications. 
• Provide planning and logistical support for CFC-related special events.
• Monitor campaign progress and recommend strategies to optimize campaign success.

To learn more, download the LE Job Description.

Who would make a great LE?

The ideal candidate is a motivated, well-spoken, detail- and service-oriented, strategic-thinking Federal leader interested in professional development, broadening their experience within the Federal government, and changing the world by serving as an ambassador for the CFC. Supervisory experience is a plus! And, you must be able to work independently and remotely.  

What is the timeline for serving as an LE?

LE candidates will work with the CFC for at least six months: from August through January.

Download our LE Recruitment Flyer.

Contact the CFC Helpdesk if you are interested in this professional development opportunity!