Nonprofit Toolkit

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!

Offline Donations: Checks or Cash Only

Add in Offline Donations & Send in Documentation Over $1,000

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.

#1: online at givelocalnrv.org, offline: #2 checks, #3 cash

What Donations Count

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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Have questions?

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Need more assistance?

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:

  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Eastern Time (and all 24 hours during the Giving Day)
  • Email: support@mightycause.com 
  • Phone: 202-800-1618

Important Dates 

  • Early Giving Began: Sunday, June 1
  • The 2025 GiveLocalNRV Giving Day will be held noon - noon Wednesday, June 25 - Thursday June 26.

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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Start here: The 2025 Giving Day Guide

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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Previous Years' Recordings

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. 

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.

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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.

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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.

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What Donations Count Reference Sheet

Use this reference sheet to understand the rules around what donations count for the event.

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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. 

Step 1b: Download Giving Day logos, graphics, and printable postcards.

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Download Giving Day Logos

Creating your own printed or digital materials? Add a Giving Day logo! 

Download logos here: GiveLocalNRV Logos - All Files.zip


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Download Giving Day Graphics

Each link below contains a ZIP files with graphics you can share in your communications with supporters.


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Download Postcard PDFs

Interested in sending a mailing via USPS? Want something to hand to people? Download these postcards!

Step 2: Build your organization's page & direct donors to it.

Step 3a: Develop your fundraising & communications plans.

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!

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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.

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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
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.

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!

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