Give BIG is Here Again
This Wednesday, May 10th, is the Seattle Foundation's Annual Give BIG day.
GiveBIGSeattle.org
What is new?
Also, you can schedule your donation now if your week is a busy one.
GiveBIG Seattle is a one-day online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle.Their theme this year is "Now More Than Ever." #GiveBIG Donor FAQs
GiveBIGSeattle.org
GiveBIG is the third largest Giving Day in the country. It is a community-wide event supported by significant media and corporate partnerships. It is our region’s most well-recognized and visible crowd-funding platform, with more than 1,600 nonprofits estimated to be participating.One very big difference this year is that there is no "stretch pool." Previously, there had been a matching "stretch pool" for all the organizations, depending on the number of donations. That has been eliminated and organizations are being encourage to seek matching funds. I think you would have to check with the orgs you wish to donate to and see if they did get a matching fund.
What is new?
Dollars for Change is a new donor-driven effort that will award more than $350,000 to participating King County nonprofits. Using a computer-generated selection process, donors will be chosen to have their contribution to an organization generously boosted with a $2,500 award. These Dollars for Change awards will be made to King County-based organizations across Seattle Foundation's Healthy Community framework and across budget size. Dollars for Change will benefit nonprofits of all sizes, but will place a greater emphasis on small- and mid-sized organizations. This structure aims to bring greater equity in the distribution of additional dollars.
The participating organizations will be selected based on several criteria, including that they work within one of the eight elements of our Healthy Community Framework: basic needs, economic opportunity, health and wellness, education, environment, arts and culture, vibrant communities and global giving. Learn more about our Healthy Community Framework.Note that wording in bold as only King County nonprofits are eligible for the Dollars for Change.
Also, you can schedule your donation now if your week is a busy one.
Yes, donors will have the ability to make an online donation starting on April 27. To schedule a donation, a donor needs to create a simple account on GiveBIGSeattle.org. The donor will receive a confirmation email receipt upon submitting the form. The donation will not be processed until May 10.
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-LM
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I have to wonder about pushback for a day of charity.
-LM