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!
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!
If you have received cash or check donations that you have not yet added to the system, please do that before noon today! The CFNRV team will not do it for you--so please add those yourself ASAP.
Checks over $1,000: we need to verify these donations or they WILL NOT be approved. Make a copy of the check, black out the account info, and email the documentation to Lindsey at lindseygleason@cfnrv.org.
If you have received cash or check donations that you have not yet added to the system, please do that before noon today! The CFNRV team will not do it for you--so please add those yourself ASAP.
Checks over $1,000: we need to verify these donations or they WILL NOT be approved. Make a copy of the check, black out the account info, and email the documentation to Lindsey at lindseygleason@cfnrv.org.
Each year, we receive thousands of donations during this event. To streamline the giving process, we have rules around what types of donations are allowed to be counted toward your organization’s GiveLocalNRV Giving Day totals.
The three types of donations that we accept for this event are:
💻#1: Online donations made on givelocalnrv.org.
Two types of offline donations:
✏#2: Checks (must be dated between June 1 and June 26)
💰#3: Cash
The donation window is June 1 to noon on June 26. Get all the details in the below Donation Reference Sheet!
Each year, we receive thousands of donations during this event. To streamline the giving process, we have rules around what types of donations are allowed to be counted toward your organization’s GiveLocalNRV Giving Day totals.
The three types of donations that we accept for this event are:
💻#1: Online donations made on givelocalnrv.org.
Two types of offline donations:
✏#2: Checks (must be dated between June 1 and June 26)
💰#3: Cash
The donation window is June 1 to noon on June 26. Get all the details in the below Donation Reference Sheet!
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Do you need help planning for the event, want to strategize, or don't see your question listed in the above FAQ page? Reach out to Lindsey Gleason-Reed on the Community Foundation team at lindseygleason@cfnrv.org or 540-381-8999.
For more technical questions regarding website or donation issues, the Mightycause support staff is available to assist:
Do you need help planning for the event, want to strategize, or don't see your question listed in the above FAQ page? Reach out to Lindsey Gleason-Reed on the Community Foundation team at lindseygleason@cfnrv.org or 540-381-8999.
For more technical questions regarding website or donation issues, the Mightycause support staff is available to assist:
The deadline to sign up for this year's event was Thursday, May 1. Late sign-ups are not allowed, but we'd be glad to have you join us next year.
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.
The deadline to sign up for this year's event was Thursday, May 1. Late sign-ups are not allowed, but we'd be glad to have you join us next year.
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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Check out the guide below with all the details you need to get started for planning for this year's event.
Check out the guide below with all the details you need to get started for planning for this year's event.
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You'll find links to past webinars and sessions via the link below, along with short videos sharing tips for success with the giving day event. Please note that some of the information in these recordings may be out of date, as they were recorded before 2025.
You'll find links to past webinars and sessions via the link below, along with short videos sharing tips for success with the giving day event. Please note that some of the information in these recordings may be out of date, as they were recorded before 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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 2025 GiveLocalNRV Checklist for Success, which shares tips on what to think about as you start planning for the event.
Checklist for Success
Get more details in the 2025 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.
What Donations Count Reference Sheet
Use this reference sheet to understand the rules around what donations count for the event.
2025 Grants & Prizes List
In 2025, we are giving away more than $24,000 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.
2025 Grants & Prizes List
In 2025, we are giving away more than $24,000 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.
Download Giving Day Logos
Creating your own printed or digital materials? Add a Giving Day logo!
Download logos here: GiveLocalNRV Logos - All Files.zip.
Download Giving Day Logos
Creating your own printed or digital materials? Add a Giving Day logo!
Download logos here: GiveLocalNRV Logos - All Files.zip.
Download Giving Day Graphics
Each link below contains a ZIP files with graphics you can share in your communications with supporters.
Download Giving Day Graphics
Each link below contains a ZIP files with graphics you can share in your communications with supporters.
Download Postcard PDFs
Interested in sending a mailing via USPS? Want something to hand to people? Download these postcards!
Download Postcard PDFs
Interested in sending a mailing via USPS? Want something to hand to people? Download these postcards!
Log into your account & edit your organization's page.
Other common steps to take when customizing your organization's page and information
Get Started with Fundraising
To run a successful campaign for a giving day, start planning early! If you already have a strong donor base or you are fundraising for the first time, these tips, strategies, and videos can help you.
Adding the GiveLocalNRV logos and graphics to your website, emails, social media, promotional materials, and more will help spread the word about the event. Please use these logos as much as possible!
Please note: the video below was recorded in 2024, so some of the information is out of date!
Please note: the video below was recorded in 2024, so some of the information is out of date!
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.
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.
Email Templates
Use these email templates to craft messages to supporters. Plus: get tips on when to send notes to folks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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!