attract online donors with givingfirst.org
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A program of Community First Foundation™
What is GivingFirst.org?GivingFirst.org is an online resource featuring the profiles of hundreds of Denver area charities.Made possible by Community First Foundation, it encourages charitable giving by providingcomprehensive, objective and up-to-date information about local nonprofits like yours – and aneasy way to support you online.
“We couldn’t offer
online donations
if it weren’t for
Community First
Foundation. Thank
you for covering
credit card processing
fees and getting us
out of the dark ages!”Donna Heath,
Executive Director, Dominican Sisters
Home Health Agency of Denver
Visit www.GivingFirst.org or contact Dana Rinderknecht at 720.898.5911
Attract Online Donors with GivingFirst.org
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How can GivingFirst.org help your nonprofit? When you post in-depth informationabout your organization onGivingFirst.org, you:• increase awareness of
your organization online.• capitalize on the growth
in online giving.• appeal to donors seeking transparency.• tell your story through an attractive
portrait of words, video, graphsand images.
• benefit from 100% of your onlinedonations since Community FirstFoundation pays credit card and bank processing fees.
• create a comprehensive profile that can be used for grant applications,orientations, and recruitment.
• can receive ongoing gifts through a “recurring gift” feature.
• minimize gift processing paperwork and administration.
• can analyze your organization’s strengths and opportunities through the profile-building process.
• have the opportunity to reach newaudiences through the Foundation’sGivingFirst ad campaigns.
How is GivingFirst.org different thanother online giving Web sites?The goal of GivingFirst.org is to enrichdonors’ knowledge about the nonprofitsector and encourage charitable giving in the Denver area. We believe it is thebest resource for donors to becomeinformed givers in our local communities.It is also unique because:• processing fees are paid on your first
$100,000 in donations each year byCommunity First Foundation as part of our mission.
• Community First Foundation’s staffsupports you with a complete programthat includes training, education andmarketing support. We assist you everystep of the way to help yourorganization attract donations.
• the site features donor-friendly and validated profiles that includeinformation on your programs,accomplishments, and financials.
• unlike some for-profit, nationalorganizations, GivingFirst.org isbacked by a nonprofit foundationinvested in the quality of life of ourlocal communities.
• it is available to you at no charge.
A program of Community First Foundation™
Who is Community First Foundation and why did they develop GivingFirst.org?Community First Foundation is a Denver-based community foundation whose mission is to improve quality of life byincreasing community generosity and involvement. In 2004 we launched an initiative called Nonprofit Preservationto help preserve the future of nonprofits in the seven-county metropolitan Denver area. The GivingFirst program,which was created as part of the initiative, includes the GivingFirst.org Web site, support and education. To learnmore about Community First Foundation, visit www.CommunityFirstFoundation.org.
Who can join?Nonprofit organizations that:• serve or have a headquarter located
in Colorado • have an operating budget greater
than $25,000 • have a 501(c)(3) status • file a 990 Form with the IRS• are not governed by a church
or booster club
What is the start-up process?1. Attend a one-hour introductory session
(see schedule below).2. Attend a training session for guidance
on completing your profile.3. Foundation staff will review
and validate your profile, then post it on GivingFirst.org.
Note: this process can take as little astwo weeks.
Visit www.GivingFirst.org or contact Dana Rinderknecht at 720.898.5911
“GivingFirst.org gives
our donors instant
gratification – they
can make a gift in just
two minutes. And
because it’s so easy
to set up, we’ve seen
an increase in
recurring gifts.”Joe Haines,
Director of Development, Jeffco Action Center
Introductory Sessions*Second Monday of each month9:00 - 10 a.m.
Fourth Thursday of each month3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Registration required. Please call Dana Rinderknecht to reserve a space at 720.898.5911 or emaildrinderknecht@CommunityFirstFoundation.org
Location: Community First Foundation, 6870 W. 52nd Ave., Suite 103, Arvada, CO 80002
*Subject to change. Please call to register.
To learn more, contactDana RinderknechtGivingFirst Manager
720.898.5911 ordrinderknecht@CommunityFirstFoundation.org
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