On May 3, 2016 everyone can be a philanthropist making life better for Hampton Roads citizens.
The third annual Give Local 757 is an opportunity to educate the public on the many critical
nonprofit programs in southeastern Virginia. Give Local 757 also brings the joy of
giving and the spirit of philanthropy to a wider audience. The event is sponsored by many area foundations and businesses.
Started in 2014,
Give Local 757 is a 24-hour give-a-thon that already is the single largest
fundraiser in Hampton Roads history.
·
2014 -
$190,000 raised for 107 area nonprofits in just 24
hours
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2015 -
$430,000 raised for 155 area nonprofits in just 24
hours
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2016 -
$1 million is our goal for more than 200 area nonprofits!
When? 12:01 a.m. on
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
How can my nonprofit
participate? If you work with a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides services in the 757
area code, your organization be part of the giving day. Although you can sign up until mid-April, the sooner you do that the better since this will give you time to use training resources and create a plan for success. Sponsors are providing about 50 different cash prizes your organization could win to augment the donations you receive.
Once registered, be sure to take full advantage of the Give Local 757 NonprofitToolkit, which includes planning tools, graphics, marketing material
templates and training dates.
Questions? Contact Tammy Flynn, director of philanthropy with the Peninsula Community Foundation, at
(757) 327.0862 or tflynn@pcfvirginia.org.
