About the Colorado Combined Campaign
The Colorado Combined Campaign (CCC) is the official workplace giving program for Colorado state government employees, making it easy to support charities that improve the lives of people across the state.
Employees can give through payroll contributions, cash, check, or credit card. All donations are voluntary, confidential, and tax-deductible.
To every state employee who chooses to give, thank you. Your generosity makes a real difference for thousands of Coloradans every year.
History of the CCC
It was created by executive order in 1987 to improve the state of Colorado by encouraging workplace giving in all departments of state government and state higher-education institutions. The idea was to give employees an easy, efficient way to donate to a wide array of nonprofits and support their communities.
Growth and impact over time
The campaign has run continuously each year since 1987, typically launching in the fall, the scale has grown substantially:
- By 2017, the average donation was around $371, or about $30 per paycheck, with participants able to choose from hundreds of nonprofits.
- Cumulatively, since 1987 CCC donors have contributed more than $37 million spanning dozens of causes like family support, health & wellness natural resource protection, and community programs across Colorado.
Today the campaign is run through a dedicated website in partnership with CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, a nonprofit federation with 70 years of experience, and individual state agencies.
FAQ
Yes. All contributions made through the Colorado Combined Campaign are tax-deductible under federal law.
The CCC is guided by an all-volunteer Advisory Committee composed of representatives from Colorado state agencies. These dedicated public servants set the campaign's bylaws, review federation applications, and help ensure that every participating nonprofit is fiscally responsible and delivering on its mission. Their leadership ensures that donations are handled with care, integrity, and accountability.
Workplace campaigns are a very efficient form of non-profit fundraising. They are a proven cost-effective alternative to direct mail, telemarketing, annual fundraising drives and special event marketing.
In 2025, the CCC raised $388,146.14 thanks to generous Colorado state employees and retirees. These contributions supported local charities, providing critical funding for their life-changing programs across the state. Every pledge helps nonprofit organizations continue their work, feeding families, protecting the environment, advancing education, supporting mental health, and more.
The organization may have opted out of participating this year or didn't meet eligibility requirements.
Reach out to [email protected] with a request to include them in the 2027 application communications, and we'll make sure they're informed of the opportunity to apply.
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities stepped in when the CCC's former campaign manager closed, working with the Advisory Committee and ensuring continuity for one of the nation's most impactful workplace giving programs. CHC brings nearly 70 years of workplace giving expertise and support to sustain Colorado's legacy of generosity.
Federations are nonprofits too, so 100% of every donation goes to a nonprofit. Like any charity, they have operating costs, and they keep them low so more of each gift reaches member charities' programs.
Nonprofits typically spend about 20 cents to raise each dollar, and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance caps acceptable fundraising costs at 35 cents. The CCC fee is just 15 cents per dollar, well below both. All participating nonprofits learn about the fees when they apply.
Contact us at [email protected] or visit the CCC website for more information.