We've compiled our best resources to help you plan your GiveLocalNRV campaign, optimize your page, engage peer-to-peer fundraisers and make GiveLocalNRV a success!
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2026 Guide to Success
Download this guide to learn what to do after you sign up for the GiveLocalNRV Giving Day.
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Important Dates
- Sign-up for the 2026 event opened on: Sunday, March 1
- Early Sign-up Ends: Wednesday, April 1 (sign-up by this date to be entered into a drawing to win one of three $250 randomly selected prizes.)
- Deadline to Sign-up: Friday, May 1
- Late sign-ups are not allowed, please be sure to sign up on time!
- Early Giving Begins: Sunday, June 1
- The 2025 GiveLocalNRV Giving Day will be held noon - noon Wednesday, June 25 - Thursday June 26.
Sign up to receive the CFNRV's twice monthly eNewsletter to ensure you get the details first or following us at CFNRV on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.
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Have Questions? Start Here!
For your GiveLocalNRV giving day campaign, we recommend starting with an overall plan for the day and reviewing the event rules, building your organization's page, and developing your fundraising plan. Get details on and resources for each of these steps below.
Have questions about the Giving Day?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page to learn specific details about the GiveLocalNRV Giving Day event.
Have questions about how to use the GiveLocalNRV website?
Working on your organization's page? Want to pull a report or add an offline donation? Head to the Mightycause Support Center for answers.
Need more assistance?
Can't find the answer to your question? Reach out to the Mightycause Support team at:
- support@mightycause.com
- 202-800-1618
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9a – 5p EST (and all 24 hours during the Giving Day)
Getting Started
For your GiveLocalNRV giving day campaign, we recommend starting with an overall plan for the day and reviewing the event rules, building your organization's page, and developing your fundraising plan. Get details on and resources for each of these steps below.
Step 1a: Review planning resources & event rules.
Goal Setting for the Giving Day
In this one-pager, you'll find tips for setting your fundraising goal for the Giving Day (as well as any other goals you may have!) Start here as you plan for the event.
Checklist for Success
Get more details in the 2026 GiveLocalNRV Checklist for Success, which shares tips on what to think about as you start planning for the event.
What Donations Count Reference Sheet
Use this reference sheet to understand the rules around what donations count for the event.
2026 Grants & Prizes List
In 2026, we are giving away $25,000 in incentive grants and prizes! Check out this year's list to get all the details on the criteria for each award as well as what's new this year.
Step 1b: Download Giving Day logos, graphics, and printable postcards.
Coming soon: graphics and printable postcards.
Download Giving Day Logos
Creating your own printed or digital materials? Add a Giving Day logo!
Download logos here: GiveLocalNRV Logos - All Files.zip.
Step 2: Build your organization's page & direct donors to it.
Log into your account & edit your organization's page.
Customize your donors' experience & pull reports of past donors.
Other common steps to take when customizing your organization's page and information
Step 3a: Develop your fundraising & communications plans.
Get Started with Fundraising
Logos & Graphics
Video: Giving Day Fundraising Tips in 15 Minutes
Please note: the video below was recorded in 2024, so some of the information is out of date!
Step 3b: Build your email list & plan out your email schedule. Do the same with social media posts!
Tips for Building Your Email List
What’s your GiveLocalNRV secret weapon? Your email list! Learn how to build your list in this tip sheet.
Email Templates
Use these email templates to craft messages to supporters. Plus: get tips on when to send notes to folks.
Social Media Tips & Example Posts
Your social media channels can play a starring role in your Giving Day campaign. Get tips for what to post and when as well as example posts in this social media guide.
Step 3c: Kick your fundraising up a notch
Consider using a new strategy this year to engage your donors! Whether you explore setting up a matching grant or ask supporters to create peer-to-peer fundraising pages, there are plenty ways to be creative with a giving day campaign.
Matching Grants
Want a surefire way to boost your campaign? Try matching grants! Organizations that have matching grants raise more money overall. Learn what matching grants are, who to ask, how to ask, how to use your matching grant strategically, and how to promote it.
- Matching Grants on Mightycause
- Frequently Asked Questions about Matching Grants
- Use our GiveLocalNRV Tips for Securing A Matching Grant.pdf to plot out partnerships
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Want to take your organization's fundraising up a notch this year? Try Peer-to-Peer Fundraising! Get your best supporters (volunteers, board members, staff, your mom, etc.) to help spread the word.
At the most basic level, ask them to share the link to your organization's profile page during GiveLocalNRV on their social channels. To get them even more involved, ask them to create a fundraising page to help you raise funds and win prizes. Use the guide to learn more and get started!
Want more tips about Peer-to-Peer fundraising? Head to our Webinar Library to watch a 20 minute on-demand training on how to set up a page then get tips and strategy ideas!