Make the Most of Colorado Gives Day
As a trusted fundraising partner in the Colorado community, we’re proud to support Colorado Gives Day 2024! This year, Colorado Gives Day is on Tuesday, December 10, and it’s an amazing opportunity for local organizations to join together and reach new donors. In preparation, we’ve rounded up frequently asked questions surrounding Colorado Gives Day so you can maximize your involvement and impact.
What Is Colorado Gives Day?
As a FREE fundraising platform for Colorado nonprofits, Colorado Gives Day connects donors and organizations with the ideas and causes they care about most, building community and affecting change. Presented by FirstBank, Colorado Gives Day lands on the first Tuesday of December and is the culmination of year-long fundraising efforts for over 3,000 nonprofits! Colorado Gives Day inspires locals to come together and help nonprofits thrive.
Who Can Participate in Colorado Gives Day?
Registered 501(c)3 organizations across Colorado can participate in Colorado Gives Day!
In 2023 alone, Colorado Gives Day raised $69M, with each nonprofit receiving an average of $18K. Raise awareness for your cause, strengthen relationships, and increase funds by participating in Colorado Gives Day. Every donation made to registered nonprofits on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 will earn organizations a portion of this year’s incentive fund. With over $1M in the fund, you’ll want to garner as much support as possible to increase the impact of giving!
What Resources Are Available for Nonprofits?
Colorado Gives equips nonprofit organizations with a comprehensive suite of resources to maximize fundraising efforts. Easily accessible marketing tools, educational resources, and campaign guidelines are available for nonprofit partners of Colorado Gives. Plus, Colorado Gives empowers organizations to come together and collaborate with access to FREE meeting spaces in its facility.
Nonprofits must enroll by November 24, 2024, to participate in Colorado Gives Day!
Colorado Gives Day
Checklist for Nonprofits
- Post on your social media platforms to remind donors about Colorado Gives Day – Be sure to use #COGivesDay in your posts!
- Reach out to repeat donors with SMS and email marketing
- Consider creating a matching campaign to spread love and generosity across the state
- Keep your donors and everyone involved updated throughout the day
- Express gratitude to those who support your cause
Partner With A Local Business for a Raffle or Giveaway
Share the generosity by partnering with a local Colorado business for a raffle or giveaway for donors. For example, every donation made on Colorado Gives Day could enter the donor into a drawing for a gift basket, gift card or service from a local business! This incentivizes donors and can spotlight a local business that aligns with your cause.
We hope these Colorado Gives Day ideas inspire you and help your nonprofit fundraising successfully! If you’re looking to boost your fundraising efforts even more throughout the year, check out our comprehensive fundraising software for events!
