Mountain Xpress launches Asheville’s new Give!Local program this week, an online fundraising initiative helping local nonprofits through micro-donations, including the POP Project. But nonprofits aren’t the only one reaping rewards. As a donor, you’ll be getting some great swag, too.
How Give!Local Works
Give!Local allows local donors like you to submit your holiday donations online, all in one place, and reap rewards in the process. Visit givelocalguide.org [site coming soon] and search the four main nonprofit categories (Animals, People, Environment, and Arts). Give $5 to a new nonprofit you’ve never heard of. Give $30 to your favorite nonprofit to support. Split the $45 you have to give among another half dozen nonprofits. Where and how much money you give is entirely up to you.
Once all your donations have been made for the season, both you and participating nonprofits are able to cash in. Nonprofits like POP (we’re in the Arts section) receive 100% of your donation, minus online credit card fees. Based on your total giving level, you too, are able to cash in—at a variety of local businesses. All donors giving a minimum of $10 will receive a coupon book with great freebies and discounts worth more than $100 from your favorite retailer around the area.
Sounds like a win-win to us!
Big Giving Days
There are several Big Give dates scheduled throughout the Give!Local fundraising timeframe. On these days, donors pledging $10 or more will be entered to win special Big Give prizes, including seasonal tickets, gift certificates, and even a “trapeze experience”. Check out the Give!Local guide to see what cool prizes are being offered during each of these dates:
- Big Give Week, November 1-7
- Big Give Weekend, November 20-22
- Big Giving Day, December 1 (Also national Giving Tuesday)
- Big Giving Day, December 15
Come Celebrate with Us!
Give!Local is kicking off this weekend with a free community event at the Orange Peel in downtown Asheville. Join us on Sunday, November 1 at 6:00pm to meet the nonprofits and celebrate our community. Evening festivities also include music from Asheville Music School students, theatrical antics from Montford Park Players, activities for all ages, and your first chance to win fabulous prizes. Learn more about the event and RSVP on Facebook.
Learn More about Give!Local
Visit givelocalguide.org [site coming soon] to learn more about the program incentives and to see a full list of this year’s participating nonprofits and businesses.