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*This regulation supersedes AR 1-10, dated 16 December 2022.
AR 1–10 • 22 December 2025
UNCLASSIFIED
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
*Army Regulation 1–10
22 December 2025 Effective 22 January 2026
Administration
Fundraising Within the Department of the Army
History. This publication is a major revision. The portions affected by this major revision are listed in the summary of change.
Authorities. This regulation implements DoDI 5035.01.
Applicability. This regulation applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and
the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.
Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army.
The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regu-
lations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct
reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regu-
lation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity's
senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded
through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific requirements.
Army internal control process. This regulation contains internal control provisions in accordance with AR 11–2 and identifies key
internal controls that must be evaluated (see appendix B).
Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended
Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to usarmy.belvoir.hqda-oaa.mbx.fundraising-program@army.mil.
Distribution. This regulation is available in electronic media only and is intended for the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army
National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.
Summary of Change
AR 1–10
Fundraising Within the Department of the Army
This major revision, dated 22 December 2025—
• Updates the responsibilities to align with DoDI 5035.01 (para 1–4).
• Removes redundant fundraising policy specifically addressing Combined Federal Campaign in three
additional chapters and integrates general policy applicable to all fundraising into chapter 2
(throughout).
• Removes specified Combined Federal Campaign organizational structure and specifics (throughout).
• Shortens length of the regulation from five chapters to two (throughout).
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Contents (Listed by chapter and page number)
Summary of Change
Chapter 1
Introduction, page 1
Chapter 2
Fundraising, page 1
Appendixes
A. References, page 5
B. Internal Control Evaluation, page 6
Glossary of Terms
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1–1. Purpose
This regulation prescribes general policy for administering fundraising activities within the Department of
the Army (DA).
1–2. References, forms, and explanation of abbreviations
See appendix A. The abbreviations, brevity codes, and acronyms (ABCAs) used in this electronic publica-
tion are defined when you hover over them. All ABCAs are listed in the ABCA directory located at
https://armypubs.army.mil/.
1–3. Associated publications
This section contains no entries.
1–4. Responsibilities
a. The Secretary of the Army will administer the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) pursuant to 5
CFR Part 950 and Executive Order 12353 and develop and distribute guidance for the effective operation
of and participation in CFC fundraising activities.
b. The Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army will issue general policy for administering
fundraising activities within the Department of the Army (DA).
c. Senior commanders and command sergeants major, in coordination with garrison commanders and
garrison command sergeants major, within a CFC campaign area should be familiar with this regulation
and Part 950 of Title 5, CFR, cooperate with members of the Local Federal Coordinating Committee
(LFCC), initiate campaigns within their offices or installations assuring campaigns are conducted in ac-
cordance with policy, appoint an employee to oversee the campaign, and establish a network of employ-
ees in support of the campaign.
d. Commanders and organization heads at all echelons will, and to the extent reasonably possible, en-
sure every employee is given the opportunity to participate in the CFC.
1–5. Records management (recordkeeping) requirements
The records management requirement for all record numbers, associated forms, and reports required by
this publication are addressed in the Records Retention Schedule-Army (RRS–A). Detailed information
for all related record numbers, forms, and reports are located in Army Records Information Management
System (ARIMS)/RRS–A at https://www.arims.army.mil. If any record numbers, forms, and reports are not
current, addressed, and/or published correctly in ARIMS/RRS–A, see DA Pam 25–403 for guidance.
Chapter 2
Fundraising
2–1. Authorized fundraising activities
For the purposes of this regulation, the following fundraising activities are authorized within DA:
a. Combined Federal Campaign fundraising. 5 CFR Part 950 states that the CFC is the only authorized
solicitation of employees in the Federal workplace on behalf of charitable organizations.
b. Non-Combined Federal Campaign fundraising. Limited non-CFC fundraising activities are allowed
when done in compliance with this regulation and in accordance with DoDI 5035.01.
(1) Fundraising approved by U.S. Office of Personnel Management for an emergency or disaster ap-
peal. U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) may authorize special approval for fundraising efforts
to support emergency or disaster relief efforts.
(2) Army Emergency Relief. Apart from fundraising or OPM-approved fundraising for an emergency or
disaster appeal, the Army Emergency Relief (AER) annual campaign is the only fundraising the Army may
conduct Armywide in accordance with AR 930–4.
(3) Local fundraising. Provided no on-the-job fundraising is involved, the following fundraising activities
may be authorized locally:
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(a) Fundraising conducted by organizations composed primarily of Army personnel, Family members,
or Soldier and Family Readiness Groups (SFRGs) (including installation morale, welfare, and recreation
activities, as provided in AR 215–1, among their own members (contractor employees cannot be mem-
bers of these organizations)), only to benefit welfare funds for their own members, and conducted in ac-
cordance with the general provisions of this regulation. These organizations also include informal funds,
such as cup and flower funds, which must be conducted in accordance with AR 600–20. The command-
ers or the heads of Army organizations may designate areas that are outside the Federal workplace, may
support or authorize the support of such fundraising, and may provide limited logistical support (facilities
and equipment) in accordance with DoD 5410.19, Volume 2. This provision includes fundraising activities
such as bake sales, car washes, and other minor events to raise unit funds in support of an organization
day or other activities.
(b) Fundraising for Army museums done in conjunction with private museum foundations must be per-
formed in accordance with the provisions of this regulation, AR 210–22, and AR 870–20. Fundraising for
Army museums may include the placement of collection boxes in public use areas of the Army museum
for voluntary donations.
(c) SFRGs in accordance with AR 600–20, and other official fundraising by organizations composed
primarily of DoD or DA employees or their Family members when fundraising among their own members
or Family members for the benefit of their own welfare funds in accordance with the Joint Ethics Regula-
tion (JER). These fundraising activities must receive the approval at the battalion level (or equivalent), af-
ter consultation with the local ethics official and comply with the regulations.
(d) For fundraising activities within Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities, there are approval
requirements in accordance with AR 215-8.
(4) Limited fundraising. Occasional fundraising in support of on-post private organizations and other
limited fundraising activities to assist those in need may be authorized by the commander or head of the
organization with authority over the location of the fundraising, in coordination with the supporting legal
office, and comply with the aforementioned regulations. For fundraising that occurs outside a unit or or-
ganization’s area of control or that occurs in a garrison’s publicly accessible areas, such as events at a
commissary or military exchange, the garrison commander is the approval authority. These fundraising
activities may include the use of “poppies” or other similar tokens by Veterans’ organizations, or the
placement of collection boxes in public use areas of Federal buildings or installations for the voluntary do-
nation of foods or in-kind items for charitable causes.
(5) Religious fundraising. Fundraising by religious organizations or their affiliates is authorized only in
connection with religious services and must be conducted in accordance with AR 165–1.
2–2. Conflict avoidance
Fundraising solicitations conducted by organizations composed of civilian employees or members of the
uniformed Services among their own members for organizational support, or for the benefit of specific
member welfare funds, are permitted and may be conducted in the workplace. However, activities should
be limited in number and scope during the official CFC period to minimize competition with CFC.
2–3. Voluntary giving
The principle of true voluntary giving is fundamental to DA fundraising activities and will be practiced dur-
ing authorized fundraising activities. Actions that do not allow free choice or create the appearance that
employees do not have free choice to give or not give are contrary to Army policy and will not be permit-
ted. Each military and civilian member of DA has the following rights:
a. To elect to contribute or not.
b. To disclose his or her contribution or keep it confidential.
c. To make contributions by using applicable online options donations or electronic payment allotments.
d. To participate or not to participate in any innovative, promotional event and activity.
2–4. Prohibited fundraising activities
A prohibited fundraising activity is any practice that involves compulsion, coercion, or other action that is
contrary to the concept of true voluntary giving. These prohibited actions include, but are not limited to—
a. Solicitation of employees by their commander, supervisor, or any individual in their supervisory chain
of command during any fundraising activity that provides above listed such options. Commanders and
heads of organizations are permitted and encouraged to show support during activities or by endorsing
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the campaign through memorandums, employee newsletters, or other routine communications with em-
ployees.
b. Supervisory inquiries about whether an employee chose to contribute, the amount contributed, or the
organization(s) the employee contributed to.
c. Fundraising marketing materials will not be represented or interpreted as individual assessments,
quotas, or goals.
d. Developing and using lists of either noncontributors or contributors for purposes other than the rou-
tine collection and forwarding of contributions and allotments.
e. Granting special favors, privileges, or entitlements, such as special passes, leave privileges, time off
or the wearing of civilian clothing, that are inducements to contribute. Establishment of an express or im-
plied requirement to contribute as a condition precedent to normal career progression, or to the granting
of normal privileges and entitlements, violates the letter and spirit of this regulation. These restrictions do
not apply to the presentation of awards, special recognition, or rewards such as letters of commendation
for exceptional performance in the organization or administration of a campaign.
f. Harassing an individual through continued discussions, meetings, orientations, counseling, or other
methods to cause or pressure an individual to donate to a fundraising activity. This restriction does not
prohibit from following up on a solicitation when the individual solicited had not indicated a decision, pre-
ferred to delay the decision until a later time, or was otherwise undecided. Once the decision to give or
not give has been made, it is not permitted to further contact for the purpose of obtaining a contribution
unless requested by the individual solicited.
g. Telling or leading an individual to believe, either directly or indirectly, that he/she is the only one, or
one of a small number of people, preventing the achievement of an organizational goal.
h. Soliciting Federal contractors or their employees.
i. Events in general should not involve gambling. See the JER, 5 CFR 735.201, and 41 CFR 102-
74.395 regarding events involving gambling, conducting a lottery or pool, participating in a game for mon-
etary or property, or selling or purchasing a numbers slip or ticket.
j. Emphasizing a specific individual organization or group of organizations over others within the CFC
campaign is prohibited. All federations participating in CFC will be promoted equally.
k. For participation in partisan political fundraising activities, see AR 600-20.
2–5. Official endorsements
DA Servicemembers and DA Civilians may endorse in their official capacities only authorized fundraising
activities specified in paragraph 2–1. Endorsements may include support for the fundraising effort by per-
forming activities associated with a campaign kickoff at public appearances or the use of the official’s
name, title, and position in memorandums, employee newsletters, or other routine communications to
promote the fundraising. DA officials may not endorse other local fundraising authorized under the provi-
sions of AR 210–22 on behalf of particular private organizations.
2–6. Soliciting monetary pledges in the workplace
a. Only CFC and AER may solicit for a monetary contribution or a pledge of a monetary contribution in
the workplace. Under certain limited circumstances and only when approved by the Director, OPM, gov-
ernment-wide emergency appeals for disaster relief may be authorized.
b. The only other solicitations that Army personnel may be authorized to officially participate in are so-
licitations for commercial sponsorship for morale, welfare, and recreation activities in accordance with AR
215–1 and collecting for a gift, such as that to an official superior on special, infrequent occasions, such
as retirement, in accordance with 5 CFR 2635.304 and the JER.
c. Innovative promotional events and activities are permitted during the annual CFC campaign period in
accordance with 5 CFR Part 950.502(b) and conforming to the JER.
d. Direct solicitations of Servicemembers or civilian employees may occur only during duty hours. An
individual may not be solicited for multiple anonymous contributions for the purpose of representing that
more than one gift was received. Multiple anonymous contributions from the same individual will be re-
ported as one contribution.
e. The Director, OPM will determine the dates of the CFC solicitation period. Given those dates, the
senior or garrison commanders will determine when the campaign will be conducted on their installations
and all subsidiary units. Outside of the open solicitation period, Army organizations must provide infor-
mation about the CFC to new employees. New employees may make pledges within 30 days of entry on
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duty but prior to 31 August via https://cfcgiving.opm.gov. After 31 August, new employees and recruits will
participate in the annual open solicitation period rather than making independent online pledges.
2–7. Official participation in fundraising for non-Federal entities
a. Pursuant to 5 CFR 2635.808, Army personnel acting in their official capacities may not actively and
visibly participate in the promotion, production, or presentation of fundraising events conducted by non-
Federal entities, such as local charitable organizations, schools, or churches. Active and visible participa-
tion includes, but is not limited to, allowing one’s position or organization to be featured in print materials
or media advertisements promoting the event; sitting at a head table for the event; serving as a judge,
auctioneer, or other prominent functionary at the event; standing in a reception line at the event; or speak-
ing at the event about the sponsoring organization, the fundraising effort, or other topics that do not relate
to the speaker’s official Army duties.
b. Requests for individuals to participate in their official capacity at fundraising events must receive ad-
vance supervisory approval and ethics official review.
2–8. Dollar goals
Units or groups are encouraged to establish CFC campaign dollar goals to foster a spirit of good will and
unit of purpose. Setting a goal of 100 percent participation or establishing personal dollar goals are pro-
hibited.
2–9. Awards
Presentation of awards to Army organizations, as well as awards to an individual overseeing the cam-
paign or an employee assisting with the campaign for outstanding service to a campaign or fundraising
activity, are permitted. Awards to Army organizations or individuals by individual federations for CFC ac-
complishments are prohibited.
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Appendix A
References
Section I
Required Publications
Unless otherwise stated, Department of the Army publications are available on the Army Publishing
Directorate website at https://armypubs.army.mil/. DoD issuances are available on the Washington
Headquarters Services website at https://www.esd.whs.mil/.
DoDI 5035.01
Combined Federal Campaign Fundraising Within the DoD (Cited in title page.)
Section II
Prescribed Forms
This section contains no entries.
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Appendix B
Internal Control Evaluation
B–1. Function
The function covered by this evaluation is the administration of Army fundraising.
B–2. Purpose
The purpose of this evaluation is to assist Headquarters, Department of the Army offices and organiza-
tions; Army commands, Army service component commands, and direct reporting units; installations; and
activities in evaluating the key internal controls listed. It is intended as a guide and does not cover all con-
trols.
B–3. Instructions
Answers must be based on the actual testing of key internal controls by utilizing one of four test methods
which are Inquiry, Observations, Examination, or Re-performance. Inquiry regarding a control’s effective-
ness does not, by itself, provide sufficient evidence of whether a control is operating effectively and gen-
erally is corroborated through other types of control tests (observation or inspection). Answers that indi-
cate deficiencies must be explained and corrective action identified in supporting documentation. These
internal controls must be evaluated at least once every 5 years. Certification that the evaluation has been
conducted must be accomplished on a DA Form 11–2 (Internal Control Evaluation Certification).
B–4. Key control questions
a. Did commanders and organization heads at all echelons ensure every employee is given the oppor-
tunity to participate in CFC?
b. If an agency head at an Army installation, is the agency head familiar with AR 1-10 and 5 CFR Part
950?
c. If an agency head at an Army installation, did the agency head initiate a campaign within their offices
or installations assuring campaigns were conducted in accordance with AR 1-10?
d. If an agency head at an Army installation, did the agency head appoint an employee to oversee the
campaign and cooperate with members of the LFCC?
e. Are new employees provided information about CFC and how to contribute to CFC within 30 days of
entry on duty?
B–5. Supersession
This evaluation replaces the evaluation previously published in AR 1-10, dated 16 December 2022.
B–6. Comments
Help to make this a better tool for evaluating internal controls. Submit comments to the Administrative As-
sistant to the Secretary of the Army at usarmy.belvoir.hqda-oaa.mbx.fundraising-program@army.mil.
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Glossary of Terms
Combined Federal Campaign
The charitable fundraising program established and administered by the Director, OPM pursuant to EO
12353 as amended by EO 12404.
Federations
A group of voluntary charitable human health and welfare organizations created to supply common fund-
raising, administrative, and management services to its constituent members.
Fundraising
Any activity conducted for the purpose of collecting money, goods, or a non-Federal fund support for the
benefit of others.
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