Courtesy of Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley
The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley’s 6th annual Brazos Valley Gives is officially set for Tuesday, October 15, 2024 when nonprofits from throughout the 7-county region will engage donors to “give where you live.”
Registration is now open for all Brazos Valley 501(c)(3) nonprofits to register to participate in Brazos Valley Gives --- brazosvalleygives.org. The deadline to register is Friday, September 6. Nonprofits pay a $150 registration fee; nonprofits that have an endowment at the Community Foundation are eligible for a discounted fee of $50. This registration fee is used for administrative-related giving day expenses to include the marketing/promotion of the event regionally. Register at brazosvalleygives.org. Nonprofits that register by Friday noon, August 2, will be eligible for a $500 Early Bird Registration Prize.
Brazos Valley Gives is a month-long community giving effort that culminates in 18 hours of online giving on the third Tuesday of October. Giving together as one community to raise money and awareness for local nonprofits. Nonprofits are an important part of our community and provide important quality of life needs throughout the Brazos Valley.
Brazos Valley Gives provides citizens and businesses an easy platform to support the mission and “good works” of local nonprofits that serve the Brazos Valley. Nonprofits from throughout the 7-county Brazos Valley region are invited to participate. Brazos Valley Gives empowers individual donors and business leaders to come together to support causes close to their hearts.
This day of giving where you live is powered by the Community Foundation, and all donations pass-thru directly to the donor’s charity(ies) of choice. This year’s goal for Brazos Valley Gives is $1.5M with 170 nonprofits participating!
Last year, donors rallied to raise $1,454,920 and donated 8,754 volunteer hours to support the good works of 168 nonprofits. Over the past 5 years, the Community Foundation’s Annual Brazos Valley Gives Day has raised $4,723,708 for participating Brazos Valley nonprofits, including over $213K in sponsorship prizes.
Let’s all join as we strengthen nonprofits, empower donors and build community throughout the Brazos Valley.
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About the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley
Brazos Valley Gives is powered by the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley. For over 20 years, the Foundation has served as the Brazos Valley’s trusted leader in philanthropy as it stewards a $12.8M community endowment for donors and nonprofits. The Foundation works with charitably-minded individuals, families, and businesses to establish donor-advised funds and other endowments to fulfill unique and personal giving goals. The Foundation also strengthens nonprofit through grants and sustaining endowment initiatives, serving as a funding source that is responsible to the community's needs now -- and into the future. As a steward of community resources, the Foundation’s mission statement reflects the primary goal of ensuring growth of the fund, while protecting the assets to meet the needs now and well into the future. For more information, visit www.cfbv.org or call us at 979.589.4305.
Courtesy of Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley
