NEWS 2022
Non-Profits Can Get Boost with NEPA Gives Campaign
March 7, 2022
MILFORD, PA – Non-profit organizations that may need a boost in their fundraising efforts after two years of COVID-19 restrictions will have a chance to raise much-needed funds on June 3, 2022, by participating in NEPA Gives, a 24-hour online giving marathon. This socially distanced, yet socially driven online fundraising event is hosted by Greater Pike Community Foundation and other foundation partners in northeast Pennsylvania.
All nonprofit organizations are encouraged to register now at https://www.nepagives.org/register and help spread the word about the event to their supporters.
“It is a win-win for area nonprofits,” said Greater Pike Executive Director, Jenni Hamill. She added, “We have seen this event raise more than a half-million dollars for registered organizations. In recent years, the average dollar amount raised per organization was more than $3,000. It’s a terrific way to attract new online donors. If your organization registers and participates, you will raise money!”
Early registration for eligible nonprofits before March 25 is only $25 and $50 from March 26-April 22. These early registrants also qualify for financial incentives. Final registration is May 20 at 5 pm. Donations received by registered non-profits throughout the 24 hours will be enhanced with cash and in-kind prizes provided by NEPA Gives sponsors.
Greater Pike Board Chair Gail Shuttleworth said “As in years past, we have had many generous businesses and individuals sponsor prizes for nonprofits who register and achieve fundraising milestones. We hope they will consider participating again and we are grateful for their support to our nonprofit community.”
Promotional support is being provided by Neversink Media Group. Greater Pike is partnering with Scranton Area Community Foundation, Carbon County Community Foundation, The Luzerne Foundation, Wayne County Community Foundation, and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC) for this initiative.
Greater Pike helps individuals, families, and local businesses to provide a permanent and personal way to give back to the community. For more information, please contact Jenni Hamill, Executive Director, at jennihamill@greaterpike.org, 570-832-4686 or visit our website at www.greaterpike.org and Facebook.com/GreaterPike.