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Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree

ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Varies by nonprofit (matching funds provided)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree

Overview:
An annual community-wide giving day that connects donors with nonprofits serving Adams County. The Giving Spree provides an opportunity for anyone to meet with and support scores of local nonprofits and includes matching funds to encourage giving.

Geographic Scope:

  • Adams County, Pennsylvania

  • Supports 60-80+ Adams County nonprofits annually

    • Event Details:

    2017 Giving Spree:

  • Date: November 9, 2017

  • Attendance: 1,100 participants

  • Amount Raised: $565,145.45

  • Nonprofits Supported: 71

  • Growth: 60% increase from prior year

    • 2018 Giving Spree:

  • Date: November 8, 2018

  • Location: Gettysburg Area Middle School, 37 Lefever Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325

  • Amount Raised: $733,000+

  • Nonprofits Represented: 80

  • Matching Funds Provided: $45,000+ in direct or stretch pool funds

    • Funding Sources for Matching Funds:

  • J. William Warehime Foundation Fund at ACCF

  • Thomas E. & Florence B. Metz Fund at ACCF

  • Knouse Foods Fund at ACCF

    • Special Features:

  • Commemorative "Giving Spree Coins" (worth $10) distributed to first 1,000 guests

  • Piggy banks placed by each nonprofit for donors to deposit coins

  • Virtual/online giving option available through ACCF website

  • In-person reception and event at Gettysburg Area Middle School

  • Nonprofit representatives available to answer questions and explain impact

    • Community Impact:

  • Encourages volunteerism and nonprofit collaboration

  • Educates youth about giving and civic responsibility

  • Attracts approximately 200 young people to learn about local nonprofits

  • Serves as major fundraising launch for giving season

  • Brings together donors and nonprofits from across Adams County

    • Contact:

  • Adams County Community Foundation

  • Phone: 717-337-0060

  • Email: info@adamscountycf.org

  • Address: 25 South 4th St, Gettysburg, PA 17325

    • How to Apply

    How Nonprofits Participate in Giving Spree

    1. Register with the Event:
    - Nonprofits register to participate in the annual Giving Spree
    - Registration typically opens several months before November event
    - Contact ACCF for registration details

    2. Prepare Organization Representation:
    - Assign representative(s) to attend the event
    - Prepare materials explaining mission, goals, and projects
    - Set up display/booth if provided
    - Plan for interactions with donors

    3. Event Participation:
    - Representatives attend Giving Spree event at Gettysburg Area Middle School
    - Meet with donors and community members
    - Answer questions about organization's work and impact
    - Collect donations and donor information
    - Participate in piggy bank collection (for designated coins)

    4. Donor Participation:
    - Attend in-person event at Gettysburg Area Middle School
    - Receive commemorative Giving Spree Coin ($10 value) upon entry (first 1,000 guests)
    - Meet with nonprofit representatives
    - Make donations throughout the day
    - Place coins in nonprofit piggy banks of choice
    - Option to give online through ACCF website

    5. Fund Distribution:
    - All donations collected returned to supporting nonprofits
    - Additional matching funds from foundation partnerships distributed
    - Stretch pool funds encourage giving by matching donations
    - Final allocations announced to all participating nonprofits

    How to Prepare as a Donor:

  • Bring donation contributions in any amount

  • Plan to spend time visiting nonprofit displays

  • Consider researching organizations beforehand

  • Bring items for host school (school supplies/classroom needs) if applicable

    • Contact for Nonprofit Participation:

  • Adams County Community Foundation

  • Phone: 717-337-0060

  • Email: info@adamscountycf.org

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    Fields of Work

    nonprofits

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