If your organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity or private operating foundation, it could be eligible to win $5,000 in the GuideStar-KIMBIA 2011 Giving Season Giveaway. (We regret that private nonoperating foundations are not eligible to participate in the giveaway.

Three Steps to a Chance to Win $5,000

1. Obtain the GuideStar Exchange Seal for your organization by November 15, 2011.
2. Register for the contest.
3. Get the most donations* through your profile page on GuideStar between November 1 and December 31, 2011.

*Note that the charity or private operating foundation that receives the greatest number of donations—not the most money—through its GuideStar profile page during the contest will win the prize. See the “Winner Selection” paragraph of the Official Rules for more information.

What You Can Do before the Contest Starts November 1

1. If your organization has not yet earned the GuideStar Exchange Seal, Update your profile to Seal-holder level. Although you have until November 15 to get the Seal, only donations made to organizations that already have it will count for the contest. Don’t lose ground when the contest begins—update your profile today!
   GuideStar Exchange Seal Requirements
2. If your organization already has the GuideStar Exchange Seal: congratulations! But check to make sure that your profile will stay up to date during the contest.
3. Register for the contest. You can register now. (Only one registration per organization, however.) We’ll send registrants a reminder e-mail when the contest begins November 1.
4. Give your supporters a heads up. Only donations made through the GuideStar Web site between November 1 and December 31, 2011, will count for the contest. So let your donors know that by making their end-of-year gifts through GuideStar, they could help your organization win $5,000. (FYI, neither GuideStar nor KIMBIA makes anything from the donations or this contest.)

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