Colorado Gives Day | December 10, 2024
Assets and resources to help you raise awareness during this statewide movement.
Visit our Nonprofit Resource Page for valuable Colorado Gives Day insights, engaging webinars, and tools for year-round giving.
If this is your first time participating in Colorado Gives Day, have you completed your enrollment? There’s still time! Sign up by November 24 to join this year’s statewide giving event.
Quick Links: Colorado Gives Day | GivingTuesday | Good for Business Challenge | $250K Recurring Match | Nonprofit Prizes
Colorado Gives Day Campaign Guidelines
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Campaign Line
Easily the best day to give.
Key Messages
- Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 10 but you can give early starting on November 1.
- Colorado Gives Day is the biggest 24-hour giving movement in the state and one of the most successful giving days in the nation.
- In 2023, you helped raise more than $54 million for Colorado nonprofits on Colorado Gives Day.
- Colorado Gives Day began in 2010 and has raised more than $469 million.
Email Templates
Dear [Donor Name],
You can join the statewide movement and make a big impact in your community. This year, Colorado Gives Day is on December 10, and it’s easily the best day to give!
Early Giving Starts Today
From November 1 through December 10, every donation you make will be boosted with a $1M+ Incentive Fund, made possible by Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank. Each nonprofit will receive a share of the fund based on their percentage of the total raised. Plus, if you set up a new monthly donation, Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first monthly donation up to $100 and up to $250,000 in total across all organizations! This is a fantastic opportunity to double your impact and support our efforts to [insert how your nonprofit will use the funds].
How to Get Started:
- Visit our donation page at [Your ColoradoGives.org donation page URL].
- Choose the option for monthly giving.
- Your donation will be matched automatically.
Last year, Coloradans raised over $54 million statewide, and we raised [Amount Raised]. You can help us achieve even more.
Thank you for your support and making this Colorado Gives Day the most successful yet.
With gratitude,
[Name]
[Title (Executive Director, Board Chair, Volunteer)]
Dear [Donor Name],
Tomorrow, December 10 is Colorado Gives Day and it’s your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Join the statewide wave of generosity! It’s easily the best day to give.
We need your support now more than ever and invite you to join us in this incredible movement and help us reach our goal of [$XX,XXX]. Your contribution will directly support our mission to [Your Mission]. For example, [share a powerful story or example of how Colorado Gives Day funds will aid your work].
Don’t Miss Out on Exciting Prizes!
- When you donate $100 or more on Colorado Gives Day, you’ll be entered to win a Southwest Airlines voucher ($400 value). One winner will be announced each hour. Plus, Colorado Gives Foundation will award one bonus round-trip ticket after midnight to a donor who gave $100 or more throughout the day.
- Fifteen nonprofits will have a chance to win an extra $2,000 during Colorado Gives Day Power Hours. Be sure to give between the hours of [Your Chosen Power Hour to Promote: (7-8 AM, 10-11 AM, 3-4 PM, 7-8 PM and 10-11 PM)] to help boost our chances.
Once you’ve made your gift, don’t forget to inspire others to join the cause by sharing why you are donating. Tag us on social media at [Organization Social Handle] and use the hashtag #ColoradoGivesDay to share your story.
Thank you for your generosity and for being a driving force behind Colorado Gives Day. We couldn’t do it without you.
With gratitude,
[Name]
[Title (Executive Director, Board Chair, Volunteer)]
Dear [Donor Name],
Because of your generosity on Colorado Gives Day, you helped raise over [$$$]! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for joining this statewide movement and creating lasting change.
Your support for [Organization Name] will truly make an impact and will help us support [Your Mission, e.g., homeless youth, seniors, veterans, rescue dogs] and continue our vital work to help our communities thrive every day.
With the help of amazing supporters like you, we’re able to [what the raised money will help do, e.g., feed so many dogs, provide programming to so many more families, etc.].
Thank you for being a crucial part of this successful movement.
With gratitude,
[Name]
[Title (Executive Director, Board Chair, Volunteer)]
Social Media Posts (English + Spanish)
Post Captions:
- Colorado Gives Day is the time Colorado comes together to help our communities. You can donate today to support us at [ColoradoGives.org fundraising page link here]. #ColoradoGivesDay #MakeGoodHappen#BestDaytoGive
- You can create a wave of generosity across all of Colorado by giving to [insert cause]. Join us in lifting up our community, it’s easily the best day to give. Give today at [ColoradoGives.org fundraising page link here]. #ColoradoGivesDay #MakeGoodHappen #BestDaytoGive
Proclamation + Press Release Templates
Sample Proclamation: Colorado Gives Foundation works with the Governor’s Office on a statewide proclamation for Colorado Gives Day. We invite you to engage your town, city or county government with a proclamation, too.
Proclamation – Colorado Gives Day
WHEREAS, Colorado Gives Foundation is committed to elevating donors and nonprofits across Colorado through both Colorado Gives Day and year-round fundraising on ColoradoGives.org; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Gives Foundation created ColoradoGives.org to make it easy for people support the nonprofits they care about every day of the year; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Gives Day is a celebration of giving in Colorado supporting more than 3,800 local nonprofits; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 10, 2024 and early giving for Colorado Gives Day begins November 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Gives Day is easily the best day to give by making it simple to find and support the organizations and causes that matter most to you; and
WHEREAS, since its beginning in 2010, Colorado Gives Day has raised $469 million for Colorado nonprofits who help our communities thrive; and
WHEREAS, [ADD YOUR ORGANIZATION HERE, YOUR MISSION, HOW YOUR HELP YOUR COMMUNITY THRIVE]; and
WHEREAS, the people of Colorado are encouraged to participate in Colorado Gives Day because giving is good, but giving together is great; and
WHEREAS, it only takes a little to make a big impact to create good on a monumental scale.
WHEREAS, people can go to ColoradoGivesDay.org to make donations.
Sample News Release: Colorado Gives Foundation distributes a news release in late October and then again on Dec. 11 after Colorado Gives Day. You can use this news release template and circulate it in November to your local new outlets to help raise visibility across Colorado. Edit so that it makes sense for your community.
Contact:
[CONTACT NAME]
[CONTACT ORGANIZATION]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]
Colorado Gives Day is easily the best day to give on Dec. 10
[ORGANIZATION NAME] celebrates Colorado Gives Day on Dec. 10 is easily the best day to give. Last year, more than 90,000 donors gave $54 million to support Colorado nonprofits.
Since 2010, Colorado Gives Day has made it easy to find the causes and nonprofits that matter to you in one easy place, raising more than $469 million.
Giving begins Nov. 1 and continues through Colorado Gives Day on Dec. 10, 2024. During this time, all donations get boosted by a $1 million incentive fund, and can help nonprofits win more than $100,000 in prizes provided by Colorado Gives Foundation and presenting sponsor, FirstBank.
Businesses can support nonprofits by joining the Good for Business Challenge presented by Delta Dental of Colorado, where the first 50 companies that raise $1,000 get an additional $1,000 match for their designated nonprofit(s).
[SHARE WHY YOUR ORGANIZATION JOINED COLORADO GIVES DAY AND DETAILS OF YOUR INITIATIVE INCLUDING GOALS, PARTNERS AND PAST SUCCESS, IF APPLICABLE]
[INSERT QUOTE FROM YOUR ORGANIZATION’S SPOKESPERSON]
Those who are interested in supporting [ORGANIZATION NAME]’s Colorado Gives Day campaign can visit [YOUR ORGANIZATION’S COLORADOGIVES.ORG URL]. For more details about Colorado Gives Day, visit ColoradoGivesDay.org.
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About [INSERT ORGANIZATION NAME]
[INSERT ORGANIZATION BOILERPLATE]
Advertising
COLORADO GIVES DAY ANNOUNCER READS
(:15) ANNOUNCER READ
Imagine the amount of good we can do together.
Colorado Gives Day is December 10th …
and it’s easily the best day to give to the causes you care about.
Donate now through December 10th at Colorado Gives Day dot Org.
(:30) ANNOUNCER READ
What if there was a day when we all came together to give to the causes we’re passionate about?
Well…there is!
It’s Colorado Gives Day on December 10th …and it’s easily the best day to give.
At Colorado Gives Day dot org, you can…
Option 1: donate to support [insert organization or cause]
Or
Option 2: choose from more than 3,800 nonprofits to find the causes that matter most to you.
Join the wave of generosity across the state. Give now through December 10th to [insert organization name] at Colorado Gives Day dot org.
(:30) ANNOUNCER READ
Colorado is lucky to have a special day when we all come together to celebrate and lift up our local communities.
It’s Colorado Gives Day…when we can all give to the causes we care about.
No matter how much you give, the result is the same – we get to celebrate the magnitude of good that we create together.
Give early at Colorado Gives Day dot Org to [insert organization name] now through December 10th. Colorado Gives Day. Easily the best day to give.
GivingTuesday Messaging
Email Template
Dear [Donor Name],
It’s GivingTuesday—a perfect time to come together, support the causes you love, and make a real impact! When you give today to [Nonprofit Name] through ColoradoGives.org, you get to be a part of GivingTuesday, and your donation will also count toward Colorado Gives Day.
And here’s the best part:
- Every donation today increases our chance to earn extra funds from the Colorado Gives Day Incentive Fund, so your gift could go even further.
- Giving early means you’re already part of Colorado’s biggest giving event—and you’re helping us build momentum to reach our goals.
How to Give:
- Visit [Link to Your Colorado Gives Page].
- Make your donation today, on GivingTuesday.
- Share the love. Encourage others to join in and help us make a difference.
Your generosity today will have a lasting impact, helping us [specific impact relevant to your organization]. We’re grateful to have you join us for this important day.
Thank you for believing in our mission!
With gratitude,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
Social Media Post
Post Caption:
Today is #GivingTuesday! Today, your donation also counts toward Colorado Gives Day, helping us unlock a share of the $1 million+ Incentive Fund to amplify your impact! Join us in supporting [Your Nonprofit’s Cause] and help us [state impact, e.g., ‘provide meals for families,’ ‘support local students,’ ‘protect our environment’]. Every gift counts! #ColoradoGivesDay #BestDaytoGive
Good for Business Challenge
The 2024 Colorado Gives Day Good for Business Challenge is presented by Delta Dental of Colorado to inspire business giving in Colorado. You can invite business that you work with to join this challenge to help you raise more money. To start, utilize these resources to communicate to your business partners:
Pitch Presentation
This presentation is designed for meetings with business partners and sponsors to introduce them to the Good for Business Challenge. You can customize this template with your nonprofit’s details.
Email Templates
Join the Good for Business Challenge!
This Colorado Gives Day, [Business Name] can make a powerful impact by participating in the Good for Business Challenge, sponsored by Delta Dental of Colorado. Support [Your Organization] by creating your own group giving page. If you’re one of the first 50 companies to raise $1,000 between Nov. 1 and Dec. 10, we’ll give you an additional $1,000 to donate to your chosen nonprofit(s).
Let’s come together to support the nonprofits that make Colorado thrive!
Contact us to learn more. [Include information on how they should contact you.]
Dear [First Name],
Giving is good for business–and imagine the amount of good we can accomplish together!
I’m reaching out to invite [Business Name] to support [Your Nonprofit] by participating in the Good for Business Challenge, sponsored by Delta Dental of Colorado as part of Colorado Gives Day.
What’s the Good for Business Challenge?
From Nov. 1 through Colorado Gives Day (Dec. 10), the first 50 companies to hit the $1,000 mark will receive an additional $1,000 from Delta Dental of Colorado to donate to their chosen nonprofit(s).
Why Should [Business Name] Get Involved?
- Inspire your team and ignite a culture of generosity.
- Make a lasting impact on your community while supporting local nonprofits.
- It’s free for your business, and Colorado Gives Foundation can tailor the experience to fit your brand.
- They’ll provide all the tools you need to easily promote the challenge to your team.
Let’s discuss how [Business Name] can play a crucial role in supporting Colorado’s nonprofit community. Can we set up a quick meeting to go over the details?
Looking forward to connecting,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]
Are you a business participating in the Good for Business Challenge?
Visit our Business Toolkit for assets and resources to promote your page.
$250K Recurring Gift Match
Email Templates
Messaging for this is included in the November 1 | Early Giving Ask Email Template.
Send to only donors who signed up for recurring match during Nov 1-Dec 10. For one-time donations, use messaging included in the December 11 | Post-Event Thank You.
Dear [Donor’s Name],
Thank you for your incredible generosity in setting up a monthly recurring donation during Colorado Gives Day. Your commitment to [Organization Name] is truly inspiring, and we are deeply grateful for your ongoing support.
Your monthly gift will help us [custom field: insert how your nonprofit will use the funds, e.g., “expand our outreach programs” or “provide essential services to more families in need”]. We look forward to keeping you updated on the difference your support is making.
Again, thank you for supporting our mission to [Your Mission Statement] and for standing with us.
With heartfelt gratitude,
[Name]
[Title (Executive Director, Board Chair, Volunteer)]
Social Posts
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Post Caption:
- Starting November 1, when you set up a new monthly donation on [Nonprofit ColoradoGives.org fundraising page], Colorado Gives Foundation will match it up to $100. This limited-time offer only lasts until the $250,000 match runs out, so don’t wait! Help [Your Organization] sustain our work year-round. #ColoradoGivesDay #MakeGoodHappen #BestDaytoGive
Nonprofit Prizes
Nonprofits can win $100,000 worth of prizes thanks to FirstBank, the Colorado Gives Day presenting sponsor.
Social Posts
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Post Captions:
- FirstBank’s Trivia: Join us for a fun week of Trivia with Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank! Help [Your Organization] win $1,000 by visiting FirstBank’s blog from Monday, December 2 to Friday, December 6. Trivia questions will be posted twice a day, and winners will be randomly selected from the correct answers. If you win, you get to choose a nonprofit to support. Results and winners will be announced within two hours of each question. Game on and good luck! #ColoradoGivesDay #MakeGoodHappen #BestDaytoGive
- Power Hour: It’s Power Hour time! Every donation you make from [Your Chosen Power Hour to Promote: (7-8 AM, 10-11 AM, 3-4 PM, 7-8 PM and 10-11 PM)] gives us a chance to win an extra $2,000, multiplying your impact. #ColoradoGivesDay #MakeGoodHappen #BestDaytoGive
Thank you to our Colorado Gives Day presenting sponsor, FirstBank.
