New Online Fundraising Platform Introduced for Give To Lincoln Day

Give To Lincoln Day (www.GiveToLincoln.com) returns for the sixth year on Thursday, May 18! Lincoln Community Foundation is excited to announce that local providers have designed a new online fundraising platform which will be introduced for Give To Lincoln Day. Firespring has partnered with a student team from the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to develop new software that will allow community foundations and nonprofits all over the world to organize and conduct giving days.

Firespring will not be charging a platform fee to host Give To Lincoln Day, so the only cost will be the industry standard credit card processing fees. This will allow for the return of more money to the nonprofit organizations in our community. The Lincoln Community Foundation and participating sponsors have also increased the Match Fund incentive for gifts made on Give To Lincoln Day. Every nonprofit organization will receive a proportional share of the $350,000 Match Fund, based upon its percentage of total dollars raised on May 18. The match fund increases every donation made on Give To Lincoln Day, making every gift even more meaningful.

Last year, Give To Lincoln Day raised $3,076,995 for 348 local nonprofits. Give To Lincoln Day aims to promote philanthropy in the city. By helping nonprofits raise funds, the daylong event helps them carry out their important work and supplements budgets which are challenged to meet current demands. It also allows nonprofits to tell their stories and attract new donors. The Foundation encourages all Lincoln and Lancaster County residents to make a charitable donation to local nonprofits during this 24-hour day of giving. Gifts can be made online at www.GiveToLincoln.com.