Lincoln’s 15th annual giving day is scheduled for Thursday, May 28. Coordinated by the Lincoln Community Foundation (LCF), Give to Lincoln Day is an online event encouraging donations to support the local nonprofits and causes people care about. Last year’s event raised a record $9.5 million for 502 local nonprofits. The event has raised $75 million since 2012.
“Give to Lincoln Day has soared beyond all expectations,” said Tracy Edgerton, LCF President. “Year after year, Lincoln embraces the opportunity to uplift the critical work of our local nonprofits. We look forward to celebrating our community’s milestone for generosity and local giving.”
Every participating nonprofit organization will receive a proportional share of a $650,000 match fund, based upon its percentage of total dollars raised, thanks to LCF and sponsors including Presenting Sponsor, West Gate Bank.
“As a community bank, West Gate Bank’s involvement in Give to Lincoln Day goes back to the first year of this event,” said Carl Sjulin, West Gate Bank President and CEO. “Early on, we saw it was a natural fit with our community focus. We are proud to continue our partnership with the Lincoln Community Foundation as the Presenting Sponsor of Give to Lincoln Day.”
Starting May 1, donors may search for participating nonprofits and give online at GiveToLincoln.com. Donations must be made before 11:59 p.m. on May 28 to count toward the giving day and the match fund. The minimum donation is $10 per organization.
Gifts may also be mailed to the Lincoln Community Foundation if postmarked by May 21. Donors may also drop off donations between May 1 and May 28 at all Lincoln West Gate Bank branches via the lobby or the commercial drop drawers.
- Lincoln Community Foundation, 215 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE, 68508.
- West Gate Bank, Lincoln Branch Locations, visit Westgate.bank for locations and lobby hours.
On May 28 donation totals can be viewed throughout the day at GiveToLincoln.com.