WHO WE ARE | The Give! Campaign is a year-end fundraising campaign for local nonprofits in the Pikes Peak Region (defined as El Paso and Teller counties). We commit to connecting nonprofits to local donors in fun, fresh and innovative ways. Last year, we raised $1.2M for 74 local nonprofits and plan to raise even more money for returning and new nonprofits this year.
WHY YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE | The Give! Campaign seeks to inspire philanthropy in the Pikes Peak region by connecting and equipping local nonprofits to evidence-based, best practices in fundraising. We use our brand power to connect local nonprofits with local media partners who will share their stories and increase community exposure. We offer free training workshops, run by experts in their fields on how to succeed in the Give! Campaign and beyond as a nonprofit in the Pikes Peak Region. We also facilitate productive networking opportunities among local nonprofits who face similar obstacles.
Every year, thousands of local donors traffic our giving site to find worthy nonprofits to whom they share their year-end gifts. This year, make sure you are one of them!
HOW TO GET STARTED | Are you ready to join us on a year-long journey that ends with you harnessing the Give! brand to power your organization's mission? We will show you exactly what to do and when to do it in order to meet your fundraising goal in the 2023 Give! Campaign!
WANT TO LEARN MORE? | RSVP to a free information session, offered both in-person and virtually! Questions? Drop us a line at (902) 700-4483 or email us at give@givepikespeak.org.
RSVP to a FREE information session HERE. Sign up for email updates on the application processHERE.
We are thrilled to welcome our new Executive Director, Courtney Deuser, who started June 1st. Courtney is joining our Campaign Manager Rachel Tyrrell to create a dynamic duo to launch the next chapter of Give!. They will help our community catalyze the next generation of local philanthropists and help build capacity, awareness, and impact for vital local nonprofits.
Courtney brings robust fundraising and management experience with local nonprofits, having worked for many beloved organizations including Care and Share Food Bank, The Place (Formerly Urban Peak Colorado Springs), and most recently Pikes Peak Library District Foundation. Her volunteer work and board service includes Bike COS, Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival, Millibo Art Theatre, Springs Equality and Colorado Springs Rising Professionals. She is a doctoral student working toward her PhD in Leadership, Research, and Policy from the University of Colorado Springs, specifically focusing on nonprofit compensation. A Kansas native, Courtney and her husband love attending concerts with their friends and caring for their 3 dogs and 1 cat.
Give! is a community of gratitude, and we are truly stronger together. Thank you for helping us welcome Courtney and for all your support making the campaign a success!
This year, like those before it, philanthropy is needed to support our vital local nonprofits. We are planning a powerful year-end campaign to help mobilize our community to continue the work of rebuilding.
Nonprofits must apply and be selected each year. Groups selected to participate get access to capacity building training and media exposure, and will be featured in the Give! Guide and on our online fundraising platform at campaign.givepikespeak.org, throughout November and December.
To receive information and reminders about applying, sign up for email alerts here. Be sure to check the box for Nonprofit Application Info.
The 13th Annual Give! Campaign is here and you're invited to join the celebration at the Bristol Give! Campaign Kick-Off Party!
This year, donating to your favorite Give! nonprofit is as easy as ordering your favorite Flagship beer.
For every pint of Flagship beer you enjoy in the Bristol Pub, we’ll donate 50¢ to the Give! nonprofit of your choice. Yep, that includes Laughing Lab, Beehive, Red Rocket, Compass, Mass Transit, World Peace Death Ray, and Mango Pirate. You'll also enjoy live music from Ryan McGee and Shanelle!
The first 100 attendees will receive a free Give! "Support Local Nonprofits" mason jar!
So drink up and Give! back, November 1 - December 31, at the Bristol Pub.
Saturday, November 6, 2021 1PM - 3PM
Bristol Brewing - Ivywild Gymnasium 1604 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Give! is a year-end philanthropic initiative created to encourage everyone in the Pikes Peak region to give back and get involved with local nonprofits, with a particular emphasis on catalyzing philanthropy from those 36 and younger.
Each year the live Campaign runs November 1st to December 31st. Give! raised $1.6 million for 78 local nonprofits last year, and has raised $14.6 million for 248 local nonprofits since 2009.
Being a Give! Rewards partner is a great way for local businesses to give back to the community and support local nonprofits. Give! Rewards also serve as an effective advertising tool.
As a Reward Partner, your business will:
-Gain exposure with your business name appearing in the print Give! Guide, published in the Independent and Colorado Springs Business Journal in November and December
-Reach visitors to the popular Rewards page on the Give! website
-Benefit from the overwhelmingly positive word-of-mouth advertising that comes along with providing a Reward Voucher to some of Give!’s 3,000+ donors
-Be recognized on our social media platforms and at Give! events as a partner of the Give! Campaign
In return for participating in the Give! Rewards, your business will gain all of this exposure during the live campaign.
82 nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region have been chosen to participate in this year’s annual community-wide giving campaign
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (June 17, 2021) -- After raising more than $1.6 million for 78 local nonprofits in 2020, the Give! Campaign has selected 83 nonprofits for the Class of 2021. Now in its 13th year, this annual year-end campaign helps raise awareness for nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region and makes it easy and fun for everyone to give back to causes they care about.
Of the 82 nonprofits selected to participate this year, 18 are joining the Campaign for the first time, including Space Foundation, a space and science epicenter that enables visitors from all walks of life to engage and participate in the wonders of space through exhibits and immersive programs; and Two Mile High Club, a 100% volunteer-based organization that provides shelter, food and medical care for the Donkeys of Cripple Creek and shares the historic contribution of the donkeys in establishing the Pikes Peak region. A complete list of this year’s participating nonprofits is available here.
“2020 was a year like no other and during the pandemic, our community showed up in droves to support the nonprofit community, ultimately raising more than $1.6 million for Give!,” says Lisa Amend James, Executive Director of the Give! Campaign. “During the 2020 Campaign, many of the participating organizations had to change their operating structures and work around the clock to provide desperately needed services and emergency relief for others in our community who were severely impacted.”
According to Amend James, the 2020 Campaign raised more than $31,000 than the 2019 Campaign despite the pandemic. “This is a testament to the community’s unwavering commitment to the many nonprofits who truly make up the backbone of the Pikes Peak region.”
Since its inception in 2009, the Give! Campaign has raised more than $14.6 million for 230 local nonprofits, including $1.6 million in 2020. The Give! Campaign runs from November 1 through December 31 each year and encourages community members to learn about and connect with a wide variety of nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region. The Campaign provides networking opportunities, competitions, donor rewards and media exposure for participants and specializes in helping smaller and less well-known organizations raise awareness and unrestricted funds. Local nonprofits apply each year to participate in Give! and are carefully vetted by a panel of local community volunteers to ensure each is a solid investment for donors. The Campaign then provides valuable nonprofit skills training and exposure through TV, radio and print media partners.
The organizations selected to participate in the 2021 Campaign support veterans, the arts, health and human services, youth, the great outdoors, and animals, among others. Selected nonprofits will be featured in the annual Give! Guide, published in the Colorado Springs Independent, the Colorado Springs Business Journal, the Pikes Peak Bulletin and featured online at www.campaign.givepikespeak.org. The campaign will launch on November 1, 2021 and will run through midnight on December 31, 2021.
ABOUT GIVE!
Give! is a year-end philanthropic initiative that sparks philanthropy across generations and lifts our neighbors through the invaluable work of local nonprofits, the backbone of our thriving and diverse community.
As a catalyst for change and growth, Give! specializes in raising awareness of smaller organizations whose messages need to be heard. Additionally, Give! builds future philanthropists by focusing on donors aged 36 and younger.
Since its inception in 2009, Give! has enabled 230 local nonprofits to raise more than $14.6 million through more than 10,000 donations while helping these organizations access matching grants, media exposure and capacity-building training from local and regional experts. Give! is the nonprofit civic arm of the Colorado Publishing House and receives support from the Colorado Springs Independent, Colorado Springs Business Journal, the Southeast Express and the Pikes Peak Bulletin. To learn more, please visit www.campaign.givepikespeak.org.
Subscribe to our newsletter HERE to ensure you get the latest and greatest news about the 2020 Give! Campaign!
Now more than ever philanthropy is needed to support our vital local nonprofits. We are planning a powerful year-end campaign to help mobilize our community to emerge strong from this crisis and rebuild.
Nonprofits must apply and be selected each year. Groups selected to participate get access to capacity building training and media exposure, and will be featured in the Give! Guide and on our online fundraising platform at campaign.givepikespeak.org, throughout November and December.
To receive information and reminders about applying, sign up for email alerts here. Be sure to check the box for Nonprofit Application Info.
Give! Campaign Employment Opportunity - Executive Director
Give! is currently seeking an Executive Director to work with the board of directors to establish and execute major goals and objectives for the Give! Campaign in fun and innovative ways.
Since its inception in 2009, Give! has enabled 223 local nonprofits to raise more than $13 million through more than 94,654 donations while helping these organizations access matching grants, media exposure and capacity-building training from local and regional experts.
As the nonprofit civic arm of the Colorado Publishing House, Give! is a year-end philanthropic initiative that sparks philanthropy across generations and lifts our neighbors through the invaluable work of local nonprofits, which are the backbone of our thriving and diverse community.
Implements strategies and tactics to achieve campaign goals. Provides leadership, direction and guidance of the Give! campaign's activities. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of all campaign operations. Develops and maintains organizational structure and effective personnel and vendors. Coordinates major activities. Represents the Give! campaign to regulatory bodies, other agencies, community and civic organizations, donors, funders and supporters, and the general public.
Responsible to
The Give! Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the campaign according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities*
Give! Executive Director performs all of the following:
Leadership
Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the Give! campaign
Identify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the Give! campaign
Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Directors on all aspects of the campaign’s activities with the aid of specific reports of the campaign’s progress and general knowledge of current best practices in the nonprofit sector
Foster effective teamwork between the Board and the Executive Director and between the Give! Campaign staff and vendors, reward partners, matching, challenge and sponsoring donors, as well as other key Give! allies
In addition to the Chair of the Board, act as a spokesperson for the organization
Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board as appropriate and jointly with the Board when appropriate
Represent the organization at community activities to enhance the campaigns community profile
Act as coach/mentor/cheerleader for participating nonprofits of varying levels of sophistication
Operational planning and management
Develop an operational plan which incorporates fundraising goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the campaign
Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of its participants, board, funders and sponsors
Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the campaign
Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies; review existing participation and application policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the Board as appropriate
Ensure that nonprofit, donor and campaign files are secure and up-to-date and privacy/confidentiality is maintained
Develop sustainable plan for donor/sponsor/funder database implementation and maintenance
Provide support to the Board by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials
Program planning and management
Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the campaign’s participants, website, media partners, sponsors, partners and funders
Ensure that operations and innovations offered by the campaign contribute to the Give! mission and reflect the priorities of the Board
Monitor the day-to-day quality of the campaign and benchmark sister campaigns of Give! to maintain or improve quality
Human resources planning and management
Determine staffing requirements for campaign management and program delivery
Recruit, interview and select vendors that have the right technical and personal abilities to help further the campaigns mission
Monitor and document the performance of vendors on an on-going basis, conduct annual performance reviews, amend and terminate contracts as necessary while maintaining high level of commitment to best HR practices
Financial planning and management
Work with the Board to prepare a comprehensive annual budget
Work with the Board to secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization
Research funding sources, oversee the development of fund raising plans and write funding proposals to raise money for matching and challenge competitions as well as for on going operational funds
Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate
Approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board
Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed
Administer the funds of the campaign according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization
Provide the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditures of the organization
Ensure that the organization complies with all state and federal legislation covering taxation and IRS regulations regarding donations and rewards.
Community relations/advocacy
Communicate with stakeholders (special committee members, media partners, sponsors) to keep them informed of the work of the campaign and to identify changes in the community served by the campaign
Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, media, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the campaign
Maintain positive high-level donor and sponsor relationships as necessary
Qualifications
Experience
3 or more years of management/leadership/high-level public relations experience in a nonprofit organization
Education
University degree in a related field or 5 years of relevant professional experience
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to non-profit organizations
Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the Give! Campaign
Knowledge of financial management and fundraising
Knowledge of donor care
Knowledge of project management
Knowledge of PR and Media Relations
Knowledge of basic marketing and copy editing
Proficiency in the use of computers for:
GSuite (particularly Google for Nonprofits, Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Forms, Sheets and ScriptEditor)
Word Press (Basic knowledge of Javascript and HTML a plus)
Excel, Microsoft Word and Power Point
Social Media applications: Twitter, Facebook , Instagram and Hootsuite
Personal characteristics
The Executive Director should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:
Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the campaign.
Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the campaign.
Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough, detail-oriented and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the campaign and to create new opportunities.
Focus on campaign needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external participants to meet or exceed their expectations within the campaign parameters.
Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
Plan: Determine strategies to move the campaign forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations to the board and/or resolve the problem.
Think Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the community, and the vision and values of the campaign.
Remain cool under pressure: Assist in providing specific and empathetic donor- and nonprofit-care in high-stress, fast-paced situations. Practice proactive (rather than reactive) approaches to split-second, creative problem-solving.
It is with heavy hearts that we are cancelling the Bristol Give! Kick-Off Event originally scheduled for Saturday, November 7th. We believe it is the necessary choice out of respect for the Governor's statement yesterday and all of our community that is being impacted by the pandemic. We thank all our event partners and especially thank Bristol Brewing Company for their ongoing support. Bristol will continue to donate 50 cents of each pint of flagship beer purchased at Ivywild to nonprofits in the Give! campaign through December 31st.
This event was also meant to be a celebration of our amazing Executive Director Barb Van Hoy. Please join us in thanking her for four great years of building Give! and wishing her well in her crucial new work on affordable housing in the Pikes Peak region.
Being a Give! Rewards partner is a great way for local businesses to give back to their community and support local nonprofits. They’re also an effective advertising tool.
As a Reward Partner, your business will:
Gain exposure with your business name appearing in the print Give! Guide, published in the Independent and Colorado Springs Business Journal in November and December (140,000 weekly readers)
Reach visitors to the Give! website (16,000 unique users)
Benefit from the overwhelmingly positive word-of-mouth advertising that comes along with providing a Reward Voucher to some of Give!’s 4,000+ donors
Be recognized on our social media platforms and at Give! events as being a partner of the Give! Campaign
Provide a free gift or service to Give! donors, with a voucher we print on their donation receipt letters
THANK YOU to last year's amazing Reward Partners!
Give! is a year-end philanthropic initiative created to encourage everyone in the Pikes Peak region to give back and get involved with local nonprofits, with a particular emphasis on catalyzing philanthropy from those 36 and younger.
Each year the live campaign runs November 1st to December 31st. Give! raised $1.6 million for 100 local nonprofits last year, and has raised $13 million for 223 local nonprofits since 2009.
Contact us to discuss being a 2020 Reward Partner!
Give! will feature 78 local nonprofits this year making a vital impact in the Pikes Peak region. They will be featured in our 12th annual campaign launching November 1st, 2020.
Vetted by a broad based community review committee, these groups are serving vital needs with a clear and convincing impact. You can also trust that Give! groups are inclusive and do not discriminate. We certify that.
As our community and the world wrestles more openly with combating racial injustice, we are proud to include organizations serving those impacted, including (but not limited to):
Educating Children of Color
Voces Unidas for Justice
Blackpackers
Hillside Connections
Colorado Immigrant Assistants
You'll find so many more groups addressing these and other community needs! See the whole list here. Download PDF here.
Subscribe to our newsletter HERE to ensure you get the latest and greatest news about the 2020 Give! Campaign!
Meanwhile this summer, don't forget to check out and share our home page where you can connect with last year's Give! groups, highlighting those providing COVID relief to those in need. Click below.
We join our community and the world in grieving for the life of George Floyd and so many victims of racism. We add our voice, and share this on behalf of the Give! Campaign's board of directors:
It is past time for all people and organizations of good conscience to speak up and to act, to not only acknowledge the pervasive racism, injustice and violence suffered by our black neighbors, brothers and sisters, but to join the fight to dismantle it. We cannot profess to value equal opportunity if we remain silent or fail to act.
While we acknowledge this is long overdue, at the Give! Campaign we commit to dig deeper and actively fight for change. We commit to listening and learning to understand our own personal and organizational roles in perpetuating racism and inequality. We commit to grow our understanding and to actively take on anti-oppression work for ourselves as individuals and as an organization.
We echo these words from Renny Fagan of Colorado Nonprofit Association. “A year from now, five years from now, a generation from now, we want to be able to look back on 2020 as the tipping point for radical change because enough is enough, and silence was never an appropriate response.
Together, let us commit to propelling the revolution and ending systemic racism because Black Lives Matter.”
Our Pikes Peak region community is responding to the current crisis with an outpouring of concern, support and a desire to help. The Give! Campaign is no exception and we remain committed to our unique role of inspiring philanthropy and supporting diverse local nonprofits.
Our plan is to create the most effective 2020 year-end giving campaign possible, with the goal of helping our community and local nonprofits rebound from this crisis. In the meantime, needs are urgent, so we created a Support Local Nonprofits resource page for people who want to help now.
Please check it out and share it with family and friends who want to help, too.
Local nonprofits across the spectrum provide vital quality of life programs we must preserve. The 2020 Give! Campaign will provide a rallying point for our community to support these vital causes so nonprofits and our community can survive and thrive.
Thank you for all you do! Together we are stronger.
Now more than ever philanthropy is needed to support our vital local nonprofits. We are planning a powerful year-end campaign to help mobilize our community to emerge strong from this crisis and rebuild.
The online application form, with instructions and eligibility criteria for nonprofits to participate in the 2020 Give! Campaign are available here. Applications may be submitted any time between now and April 17, 2020.
In 2019 the Give! Campaign raised $1.6 million for 100 local nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region.
Nonprofits must apply and be selected each year. Groups selected to participate get access to capacity building training and media exposure, and will be featured in the Give! Guide and on our online fundraising platform at campaign.givepikespeak.org, throughout November and December.
To receive information and reminders about applying, sign up for email alerts here. Be sure to check the box for Nonprofit Application Info.
APPLICATION INFO SESSIONS:
In these free info sessions, you’ll learn about applying for and participating in the Give! Campaign. All sessions cover the same material. RSVP here.
Applications available Mar. 16, 2020 Applications DUE Apr. 17, 2020
Nonprofits must be a 501(c)(3) or have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3), and must have a program or service that operates in the Pikes Peak region, El Paso and Teller Counties.
For more information email Give@indygive.com or call (719) 577-4545 ext 212.
Thanks to over 11,000 donations from donors who said we “Live Here. Give Here,” the Give! Campaign helped our largest class of nonprofits attract the most donors ever in this, our 11th year. That is $1.6 million for 100 Pikes Peak region nonprofits.
Read all the details, and how much your favorite nonprofits raised, in our Impact Report here.
We are excited to announce our fantastic group of 103 local Pikes Peak region nonprofits that will be featured in the 2019 Give! Campaign (November-December 2019). It's a competitive process each year and our stellar Application Review Committee of 30+ community leaders and subject matter experts help us comb through applications and select the combination of groups that offer locals the best mix of new and established, innovative and impactful, empowering and forward-thinking efforts to inspire and catalyze community giving. We have no doubt you will find causes that speak to your heart and will motivate you to get involved and give back.
We’re excited to announce that the application, instructions and eligibility criteria for nonprofits to participate in 2019 are now available here: campaign.givepikespeak.org/application and may be submitted any time between now and April 26, 2019.
In 2018 the Give! Campaign raised $1.78 million for 93 local nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region.
Nonprofits must apply and be selected each year. Groups selected to participate get access to capacity building training and media exposure, and will be featured in the Give! Guide and on our online fundraising platform at campaign.givepikespeak.org, throughout November and December.
To receive information and reminders about applying, sign up for email alerts here. Be sure to check the box for Nonprofit Application Info.
APPLICATION INFO SESSIONS:
In these free info sessions, you’ll learn about applying for and participating in the Give! Campaign. All sessions cover the same material. RSVP here.
Session #1: Thurs., April 4, 2019 3:30-5:00 PM Location: Stargazers Theatre and Events Center 10 S. Parkside, (corner of Pikes Peak Ave.) Colorado Springs, 80910
Session #2: Tues., April 9, 2019 5:30-6:30 PM Location: Sand Creek Library 1821 S. Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Session #3: Thurs., April 18, 2019 3:30-5 PM Location: Stargazers Theatre and Events Center 10 S. Parkside, (corner of Pikes Peak Ave.) Colorado Springs, 80910
APPLICATION SCHEDULE:
Applications available Mar. 25, 2019 Applications DUE Apr. 26, 2019
Nonprofits must be a 501(c)(3) or have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3), and must have a program or service that operates in the Pikes Peak region, El Paso and Teller Counties.
For more information email Give@csindy.com or call (719) 577-4545 ext 214.
Thanks to over 10,000 donations from donors who said we “Live Here. Give Here,” the Give! Campaign helped our largest class of nonprofits raise the most ever in this, our 10th year. That is $1.78 million for 93 Pikes Peak region nonprofits.
Read all the details, and how much your favorite nonprofits raised, in our Impact Report here.
The 10th Give! Campaign kicks off November 1! You're invited to join the celebration at the Bristol Give! Black Lager Release and Campaign Kick-Off Party!
Thursday Nov. 1, 2018
5:30-7:30 PM
Ivywild Gym
1604 S Cascade Ave,
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Raise a glass among old and new friends, and 94 nonprofits participating in the Give! 2018 campaign! For the 7th year, Bristol Brewing Company has crafted their tasty Give! Black Lager community ale to help encourage folks to give back and learn about local causes. When purchasing a pint of the lager, it will come with a ballot for you to choose which Give! nonprofit will receive the proceeds ($3 of every pint). All profits on this beer will be given back to the community. Last year over $10,000 was raised for Give! groups and nonprofits through the Bristol Brewing Company and Give! partnership. So, come on down to enjoy a brew and support the2018 Give! Campaign.
Share the Facebook event here.
The Give! Campaign has selected 96 worthy local causes to be featured in the 2018 Give! Guide and on indygivestage.wpengine.com. It’s the largest selection ever for this year-end campaign, established to make it easy and fun for local residents to learn about, get involved with, and give back to causes they care about.
This year’s list includes organizations making a difference across the spectrum, from supporting veterans, the arts, health and human services, the great outdoors, animals, youth and more. Twenty-five are new to the Give! Campaign.
Selected nonprofits will be featured November 1, through December 31, 2018 in the Give! Guide, published in the Colorado Springs Independent and the Colorado Springs Business Journal, and here on indygivestage.wpengine.com, where it's easy for people to learn about and donate to multiple organizations in one place during the campaign.
Since 2009 Give! has raised over $9.6 million for 180 local nonprofits. Last year Give! raised over $1.5 million for 75 nonprofits in El Paso and Teller Counties.
Give!’s focus is on catalyzing philanthropy among those 36 and younger, and helping smaller and less well-known organizations gain skills, get their message out and raise unrestricted funds. Local nonprofits apply each year to participate in Give! and they are carefully vetted to insure each is a sold investment for donors. The campaign then provides valuable nonprofit skills training, exposure through TV, radio and print media partners, and featured space in the Give Guide on indygivestage.wpengine.com.
Subscribe to our newsletter (click here) to receive updates 4-6 times per year.
The Give! Campaign is powered by the Colorado Springs Independentand the Colorado Springs Business Journal, along with other generous sponsors, and serves El Paso and Teller counties, Colorado's Pikes Peak region.
Last year the Give! Campaign raised over $1.5 million for 75 local nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region.
Find out how your nonprofit can be part of the 2018 Give! Campaign.
Groups selected to participate get access to capacity building trainings and media exposure, and will be featured in our year end print and online giving campaign throughout November and December.
Access the online application here: https://indygivestage.wpengine.com/application/
Sign up for our application information email list HERE to receive updates and reminders.
Check out our Facebook Live video of the April 5th Info Session HERE.
Application Info Sessions:
In these free info sessions, you'll learn about applying for and participating in the Give! Campaign. Both sessions cover the same material. RSVP here.Thursday March 22, 2018 3:30-5 PMThursday April 5, 2018 3:30-5 PM3:30 PM - Program starts
4:30 PM - Networking
Location:
Stargazers Theatre
10 S. Parkside, corner of Pikes Peak
Colorado Springs, 80903
RSVP here.Application schedule:
Applications available March 14, 2018
Applications due April 20, 2018
Nonprofits must be a 501(c)(3) or have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3), and must have a program or service that operates in the Pikes Peak region, El Paso and Teller Counties.
For more information email Give@csindy.com or call (719) 577-4545 ext 214.
We are excited to share the our 2017 Community Impact report. Give! helped 75 local nonprofits raise over $1.5 million in 2017! Click the cover to view the PDF of the full report.
You’ll find all the numbers here - including the $9.6 million Give! has raised for 180 nonprofits since 2009.
It's a community-wide effort that we couldn't do without over 150 media and business partners, sponsors, expert trainers and volunteers. Add in over 350 matching grant donors, and nearly 10,000 donations from the public between November and December, and that adds up to a tremendous impact. Together we are making our community a better place by strengthening our diverse nonprofits that provide vital services and improve lives in the Pikes Peak region.
Thanks to our generous sponsors, including the Colorado Springs Independent, and the Colorado Springs Business Journal, 100% of donations through Give! went directly to the designated nonprofits. For every $1 invested in sponsorship and underwriting, Give! raises $10 for nonprofits.
The 75 nonprofits in the Give! Class of 2017 joined forces with Bristol Brewing Company on November 2, 2017 to officially launch this year’s campaign. Representatives from all 75 nonprofits along with Bristol owner, Mike Bristol and dozens of philanthropy minded community members joined together to make philanthropy tasty again. Opening remarks from Give! Executive Director, Barb Van Hoy, gave way to the Colorado Springs Chorale singing a robust version of “In Taberna Quando Sumus” from Carmina Burana. The revelry continued as the first pints of this year’s Give! Black Lager were poured and passed as all toasted to inclusiveness and a successful campaign! Bristol will continue it’s incredible support of Indy Give! through December 31st by donating $3 from every pint of Give! Black Lager to the participating nonprofit of your choice. All Springs and Pueblo area Old Chicago locations are getting in on the fun too by generously giving $1 from each Give! Black Lager pint sold. You can make an impact in YOUR community, too, by donating here. We all live here, so let’s all give here!https://www.facebook.com/IndyGive/videos/10156731105359908/
We are honored to share our 2016 Give! Report to the Community, also in this week's Indy and CSBJ.
Check out all the love from our community: $1.39 million from 9,245 donations to 72 nonprofits, and the huge Give Thanks lists to all our community partners who made it a successful year.
2016 Give! Report to the Community
[caption id="attachment_2453" align="alignnone" width="225"] Incoming Give! Executive Director Barb Van Hoy[/caption]
Please join the Give! Campaign Board of Directors in welcoming Barb Van Hoy to the Give! Campaign.
The Give! Campaign is happy to announce the addition of Barb Van Hoy to the leadership team. Barb is joining as Executive Director of Give! and will be responsible for driving Give! to the next level, building on the solid foundation and momentum achieved over the past seven years of the campaign.
Barb is well respected as an established leader in the Pikes Peak region and has vast experience with the local nonprofit community. "I'm excited to work with our local nonprofits and donors to build on the Give! Campaign's incredible impact. By continuing to help tell our local nonprofits' stories and connecting donors who want to give with them, we can change lives and transform our community."
We welcome Barb as she immediately takes the helm as Incoming Executive Director of the Give! Campaign and becomes Executive Director effective January 2, 2017.
Thank you for your continued support as we charge ahead to build a stronger community together.
Established in 2009, Give! is a year-end multimedia marketing campaign designed to generate funds, volunteers and applause for the important work performed by Pikes Peak region nonprofits. Since its inception, Give! has helped raise over $8.1 million for 166 local nonprofits while giving them access to matching grants, media exposure and hands-on training opportunities from local and regional experts. Give makes it easy to support multiple organizations by giving to just one trusted place and the money stays in our community, to help our community.
We are excited to introduce you to this year's class of participating nonprofits! For the last several months each participating nonprofit’s staff, board and key volunteers have been working hard to prepare so that they can get the most out of this years campaign and your support.
Your donations to give help out 75 local nonprofits. Supporting Families, Animals, The Great Outdoors and More. So dive in an explore the all new website because, we make a greater impact together than we do alone.
Give! Class of 2017
Give! is powered by the Colorado Springs Independent, Business Journal, Pikes Peak Bulletin and YOU!
