GiveLocalNRV: Giving Day helps organizations both big and small

The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) is holding its 7^th Annual Online Giving Day, GiveLocalNRV this Wednesday, June 24, 2020, to help organizations both big and small raise money in the New River Valley. This is an online Giving Day intended to encourage charitable giving and draw attention to the many nonprofit organizations serving our region. Donors visit the website –givelocalnrv.org– to make a secure, online gift to their favorite nonprofit organization. The donation can be as small as $10 or as large as your pocketbook can imagine.

Started in 2014 as part of the CFNRV’s twentieth anniversary celebration, the Annual Online Giving Day has raised over $1.2 million for over 100 nonprofit organizations in the New River Valley. This year the goal is to raise $325,000, and the support to nonprofits is more important now than ever. With the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits in our community need help more than ever. Many have seen an increased demand for their services, have had to invest in new technology to move services online, and have postponed or canceled spring fundraisers that support their programs and operations. Fortunately, GiveLocalNRV gives nonprofits a platform to promote their services and take donations online, and it’s a great opportunity for community members to show their support for the organizations that have stepped up to serve our region.

CFNRV Executive Director Jessica Wirgau is excited to host this year’s annual giving day and says “The annual giving day has always been an exciting day as nonprofits tell their stories and share the impact they have on the NRV. This year’s giving day is particularly important, though. Our region’s nonprofit organizations provide essential services to our community, from childcare, to housing, to hunger relief. They have stepped up during the pandemic to meet the needs of all those they serve, and now GiveLocalNRV is our opportunity as a community to show our support and thank them for their work.”

In addition to donations from community members, organizations can earn additional grant money from the CFNRV during the Giving Day. The CFNRV will be giving out $10,000 in grants to organizations that raise the most money, have the greatest number of unique donors by city/county and during designated power hours, or show creativity through videos, social media, and other marketing channels. Plus, donors don’t have to wait until June 24^th to support their favorites organizations. Any donation received through GiveLocalNRV between June 1^st and June 24^th will count towards the organization’s giving day total. Make a donation online today to support your favorite organizations at givelocalnrv.org.