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YOUR ORG NAME Joins More Than 160 Nonprofits for Day of Giving “Hudson Valley Gives” 24-Hour Online Fundraising Event Slated for May 18

YOUR TOWN, NY – (Agency Name) will join more than 160 other Hudson Valley nonprofits to participate in Hudson Valley Gives, our region’s first-ever 24-hour, online fundraising event, to be held May 18. Initiated by Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, in collaboration with United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region and Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, this event will raise funds and awareness for not-for-profit organizations in six Hudson Valley counties -- Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, and Sullivan.

Fueled by the power of social media, Hudson Valley Gives will enable (Agency name) to reach thousands of new potential donors and boost our visibility exponentially through Facebook and Twitter, print/broadcast marketing materials, and word of mouth. In addition to online fundraising initiatives that day, we will also be eligible for prizes and matching gifts through generous support of the Dyson Foundation, which has provided $5,000 in incentives to be awarded throughout the day. Our campaign success for Hudson Valley Gives will depend on frequent sharing of our emails, announcements, and posts on (add online and social media platforms). Please share our communications and use the #HVGives hashtag.

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Event organizers say the goal of Hudson Valley Gives is to create a one-day focal point to mobilize citizens to donate to their favorite LOCAL charities and causes, to highlight the impact that giving has on nonprofit organizations, and to strengthen and support our local communities.

“As we strive to further build a community of philanthropy in the region, we look forward to this opportunity to celebrate and further our missions together,” said Elizabeth Rowley, President and CEO of Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan. Hudson Valley Gives is modeled after similar events held in other cities across the country, including Buffalo’s “Spring It On” campaign and the international “Giving Tuesday” event which follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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Visit www.hvgives.org to register your 501c(3) charity or Community Foundation fund today and to donate funds to your favorite local charities. Use #HVGives as the hashtag in your social media!

About Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan:The Foundation has significantly increased local charitable funds and empowered donors to make a profound difference in the quality of life in our region with the creation of more than 230 funds that will provide grants and scholarships forever! Since 1999, the Foundation has been an effective

steward of the community’s charitable resources and has been a leader in the administration of scholarships, and grant making for the benefit of nonprofit organizations in Orange and Sullivan Counties, and beyond, effectively connecting people who care with causes that matter.

www.cfosny.org / www.hvgives.org