Deadline Approaching for Stamford Nonprofits to Register

From FCGives.

Stamford nonprofit organizations have until Feb. 13 to register for participation in the second annual Fairfield County Giving Day.

Set for March 5, Giving Day is a 24-hour period of online donations (through www.FCGives.org) that aims to raise $1 million for local nonprofits.

Nonprofits can register to participate at www.FCGives.org. Registration closes February 13.

Stamford nonprofits registered to date include:

• AmeriCares Free Clinics;
• ARI of Connecticut, Inc.;
• The Ballet School of Stamford;
• Barlett Arboretum Association, Inc.;
• Boys and Girls Club of Stamford;
• The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling & Education;
• Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, Inc.;
• Childcare Learning Centers; Connecticut Ballet;
• Curtain Call;
• Domus Kids, Inc.;
• The Ferguson Library;
• Franklin Street Gallery, Inc.;
• Future 5;
• Housing Development Fund;
• Inspirica, Inc.;
• Jewish Family Services;
• Kids Helping Kids;
• Laurel House;
• Mill River Park Collaborative;
• Namaskaar Foundation; New Neighborhoods, Inc.;
• Northeast Community Cycles;
• Saint Joseph Parenting Center;
• Scholarship America; Shelter for the Homeless;
• SilverSource, Inc.;
• Stamford Art Association;
• Stamford Center for the Arts / The Palace Theatre;
• Stamford Jewish Center, Inc.;
• Stamford Public Education Foundation;
• Stamford Symphony Orchestra;
• World Affairs Forum;
• Young Mariners Foundation.

“We encourage all nonprofits to participate in Giving Day,” Juanita James, president and CEO of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, said. “It offers a unique opportunity for them to engage their supporters, increase their visibility, attract new donors and raise much-needed funds.”

On last year’s Giving Day, 9,211 online donors gave more than $620,000 to 267 Fairfield County nonprofits – all in just 24 hours. An additional $127,500 in cash prizes funded by the Community Foundation, lead sponsor Bank of America and other corporate and community sponsors were awarded to more than 50 nonprofits.

All combined, the 2014 Fairfield County Giving Day raised $750,000.

“The inaugural Fairfield County Giving Day not only demonstrated the generosity of thousands of local residents, it also cultivated a new generation of donors,” said Bill Tommins, Southern Connecticut market president, Bank of America. “In 2015, we hope to exceed the high bar that has been set, and further support our local nonprofits and the vital services they provide to our community.” Bank of America is generously serving as lead sponsor again in 2015.

James added: “Giving Day invites those who love Fairfield County to come together in just one day and make an incredibly powerful impact on our community. We look forward to much success in our second year of this very special event.”

Additional information about Giving Day may be found at www.FCGives.org. Essentially, anyone with a credit/debit card and Internet access may contribute; the minimum donation is $10. Matching funds and sponsor-contributed cash prizes amplify charitable donations, ignite spirited competition, and build momentum throughout the 24 hours.

Individuals, businesses and organizations interested in sponsoring Giving Day can learn more at www.FCGives.org or call the Community Foundation at 203-750-3200.

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation promotes philanthropy as a means to create change in Fairfield County, focusing on innovative and collaborative solutions to critical issues impacting the community. Individuals, families, corporations and organizations can establish charitable funds or contribute to existing funds. The Community Foundation is in compliance with the Council on Foundations’ national standards, and has awarded $180 million in grants to nonprofits in Fairfield County and beyond. For more information, visit www.FCCFoundation.org.