Registration Deadline Looms for Fairfield County’s Giving Day

It’s A Million Dollar Opportunity for Nonprofits

There are over one million reasons why every nonprofit organization in Fairfield County should participate in Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Giving Day  which is being held on March 10th. For the third year in a row, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation is spearheading this incredible opportunity for nonprofits to showcase themselves, highlight the good work they do and urge residents and businesses ‘to give where they live’.

Last year over $1,066,091 was raised during a 24-hour period for 386 local nonprofits.  For March 10th, all nonprofit organizations throughout Fairfield County are invited to join in this amazing chance to secure donations and increase awareness for their mission.  Registration deadline for nonprofits is February 18, 2016. Registration information can be found at FCGives.org.

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation initiated Giving Day to empower the community at large and encourage local philanthropy across the many avenues of need including hunger relief, access to housing, educational opportunities for youth and adults, animal welfare, access to arts and culture and so many more.

 

Fairfield County’s Giving Day  is the impetus for the region to come together as a community and make a difference. Executive Director of Curtain Call, Lou Ursone commented, “Participants from other Giving Day nonprofits who didn't know about us have now come to see our shows. Prize money earned from the past two Giving Day events helped Curtain Call complete projects that had been on hold for several years.” He continues, “Fairfield County's Community Foundation works year-round in not only providing grants to nonprofits, but by providing workshops and other tools to help organizations work more efficiently. Giving Day is an incredible way to raise awareness for all nonprofits.”

To date, over three hundred nonprofits from throughout Fairfield County have registered.   Nonprofits receive training from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation expert team so that they can learn how to maximize their efforts and effectively reach new supporters.

“Fairfield County’s Community Foundation is thrilled to once again offer this opportunity that helps enable all area nonprofits to prosper and thrive,” states Juanita James, CEO and President.  “We are proud of the accomplishment of raising over $1 million dollars last year and we look forward to having more nonprofit organizations join us March 10th for Fairfield County’s Giving Day.”

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Giving Day is proud to partner with their lead sponsor Bank of America for the third year in a row.  Fairfield County’s Giving Day media sponsors include Moffly Media and News 12.

The challenge is on.  Nonprofit Organizations can register today at FCGives.org. Deadline for registration is February 18,2016.

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Submitted by Bethel, CT

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