Charities and Private Operating Foundations That are GuideStar Exchange Seal Holders, Register for the Contest, and Receive the Highest Number of Donations Through GuideStar During the Giving Season are Eligible
Washington, DC—November 1, 2011—GuideStar, the leading source of nonprofit information, and Kimbia, a group that empowers nonprofits and other organizations to increase giving, today launched their 2011 Giving Season Giveaway that will award $5,000 to the 501(c)3 public charity or 501(c)3 private operating foundation that holds the GuideStar Exchange Seal and receives the most donations through its profile page on the GuideStar website during the last two months of 2011, known in the sector as the “giving season.” Since many charitable organizations receive a large portion of donations at the end of the year, GuideStar and KIMBIA are using this period as an opportunity to encourage nonprofits to be transparent about their inner workings, and philanthropic donors to do their research before making a charitable gift this year. The contest is available to 501(c)3 public charities and 501(c)3 private operating foundations. Please note that unfortunately (c)(3) private nonoperating foundations are not eligible for the contest.
“We know that times are tough for nonprofits and donors alike,” said José Fernández, director of the GuideStar Exchange. We are thrilled to be able to help a charity out while at the same time urging nonprofits to share their full stories via the GuideStar Exchange. Donors have come to expect transparency, and the giving season is a perfect time to reward nonprofits that understand that.”
To participate, a charity or private operating foundation must complete three tasks:
- Be a GuideStar Exchange Seal holder by November 15.
- Register for the contest: http://guidestar.vovici.net/wsb.dll/s/1g340fd
- Get the most donations through its profile page on GuideStar between November 1 and December 31, 2011. (Note: Only contributions made after an organization has become a Seal holder will count for the contest.)
http://www2.guidestar.org/rxg/update-nonprofit-report/2011-giving-season-giveaway.aspx
The $5,000 award is furnished by Kimbia, and the contest will run from November 1 through December 31, 2011.
“Kimbia believes that giving is more than just a transaction, it is the beginning of a relationship. That’s why our mission is to make tools that enable nonprofits to connect with donors wherever they are,” said Thon Morse, Kimbia’s president and founder. “We are proud to partner with GuideStar and we hope this contest inspires many new and lasting connections.”
Any charity or private operating foundation that wishes to participate in the contest is encouraged to use the month of October to make sure that its profile on GuideStar has everything that is required to receive the GuideStar Exchange Seal. Nonprofits that register for the giveaway will receive a marketing tool kit with helpful tips for getting the word about the contest out to donors, board members, volunteers, clients, and other stakeholders.
The donation page is powered by Kimbia, and donations are processed by Network for Good, a Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance accredited nonprofit 501(c)(3) donor-advised fund. Network for Good re-grants donated funds to the organizations donors designate.
For all of the contest details, please visit: http://www2.guidestar.org/rxg/update-nonprofit-report/2011-giving-season-giveaway.aspx.