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On February 2nd, 2012, our community will come together for Alabama Gives Day, and we need YOU to join us. It’s 24 hours of unprecedented Alabama nonprofit giving—and it’s your chance make a real difference, right here in our community.
Alabama Give Day to Help United Way of Baldwin County
On February 2, 2012 the Alabama Association of Nonprofits, in partnership with the Alabama Broadcasters Association, is taking one day to harness the power of individual contributions statewide. Never before in our state have Alabamians had the opportunity to come together in such a unique and synergized way to support hundreds of nonprofits like ours during a dedicated day of giving.
Alabama Gives Day is supported by the Razoo Foundation, the Alabama Press Association, Alabama Giving, Intermark Group and hundreds of nonprofits in our state. Alabama Gives Day aims to make history by connecting new and existing donors with hundreds of Alabama nonprofits in just 24 hours. United Way of Baldwin County needs your support to ensure that the citizens of our community are aware of this day of giving. Only through your support can we together make history and raise much needed funding to support numerous nonprofits located in our community! Will you please help raise awareness of Alabama Gives Day on February 2nd?
What could be an historic event is with one primary goal in mind: to help charitable organizations continue to provide a broad spectrum of aid across the state. “The Alabama Broadcasters Association is excited to participate in what will be an historic event for philanthropy in our state and possibly across the nation. Alabama radio and TV stations will join together in an effort to raise record amounts in gifts for charities across the state in a 24-hour period,” said Sharon Tinsley, President of the Alabama Broadcasters Association.
The History of the Gives Day Movement: The Gives Day movement began three years ago in Minnesota as a means to increase philanthropy and help grow the individual donor base of nonprofits. In 2011, Minnesota’s Give to the Max day saw 47,538 donations totaling $13.4 million. Colorado Gives Day recently had 52,000 donations totaling $12 million. Residents in other communities that have organized a Gives Day have overwhelmingly shown their support through donations, and while the immediate benefit is huge, the ripple effects of giving have helped spur other philanthropic endeavors in those communities. According to organizers in Minnesota, Colorado, North Texas, Pittsburgh, Seattle and other communities with a Gives Day, a key ingredient to their success has been through the support of the local media. “Rarely do local TV, Radio and Newspaper groups have an opportunity to make such a large impact on behalf of dozens of nonprofits in their local communities in just one day,” said Russell A. Jackson, Gives Day Manager for Alabama. “Gives Day certainly makes for an interesting news story but it’s more than that. This is a day to help fuel the nonprofits that make our state such a great place to live and to help jumpstart their 2012.”
How does Alabama Gives Day work? On February 2nd, from midnight to 11:59pm, Alabamians will be driven to a dedicated online giving portal at www.alabamagivesday.org where they will choose to make a gift to one or more of the hundreds of participating nonprofits. “Donors will choose the nonprofit(s) they want to support from a list of 12 areas of interest, i.e. Children and Youth, Animals, Health, Environment, etc.,” said Jackson. “It’s all about connecting them to the missions they are most passionate about, and hopefully to a nonprofit they’ve never supported.”
“Connecting individual donors to nonprofits, while also promoting the safety and ease of online giving, is critical to helping our nonprofits be sustainable,” said John Stone, President and CEO for the Alabama Association of Nonprofits. “Never before has an event of this magnitude taken place in our state. This will be a defining moment for Alabama nonprofits participating in the event and the impact will be felt far and wide. We’ve seen what Minnesota, Colorado and other Gives Days have done, and with Alabama’s strong tradition of giving we believe that history can be made on February 2nd.”
To learn more visit www.alabamagivesday.org
This article was written by: United WayUnited Way of Baldwin County is committed to “Goals for the Common Good” – lowering the county’s high school drop rate, promoting financial independence for families and improving the health of individuals in our community.
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Own a Signed Alabama or LSU Football
With the big game just days away, United Way of Baldwin County is raffling off an Alabama football signed by Coach Nick Saban and an LSU football signed by Coach Les Miles.
No matter who triumphs in the big match up, one fan from each team can come away a winner this season.
Tickets are $5 each or five for $20
Purchase tickets by calling the United Way office at 251-943-2110 or by e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Winners will be announced on December 3, 2011.
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Foley — With 100 percent participation from Baldwin County employees, Whitney Bank gave a combined employee and corporate donation of $14,000 to United Way of Baldwin County’s annual campaign. The contribution brings the campaign to 51 percent of its $905,000 goal. Whitney employees received a vacation day if they pledged one hour of pay monthly. “From an executive standpoint, the bank, like its employees, believes in giving back to the community and we matched our employees’ donations with a corporate contribution to United Way,” explained Kerry O’Connor, Whitney’s Baldwin County President.
To donate to the annual campaign, visit www.united-way.bc.org or call 251-943-2110.
(Daphne)
Get fired up for football and United Way on college football's opening day. Quentin Riggins, AU Radio Network sideline reporter and former All-SEC Auburn linebacker joins United Way of Baldwin County to kick off our 2011 campaign.
Thurs., Sept.1, 2011 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Daphne Civic Center
Individual tickets $25
For sponsorship opportunities call 251-934-2110 or email
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Triple the Lead
Kentucky Derby Day
Leadership Giving Event
Leadership Giving Event
Saturday, May 7
3 to 6 p.m.
1503 Capt. O’Neal Dr.
Daphne, AL
Off to the Races
Triple the Lead is a casual Kentucky Derby day gathering for United Way Leadership Givers and prospective Leadership Givers. Watch the Kentucky Derby and celebrate at this fun and unique event bringing together the United Way community. It’s our way of thanking individuals contributing $1000 or more to the annual campaign and encouraging others to join the LIVE UNITED movement by becoming Leadership Givers in the 2012 calendar year.
A new Junior Leadership Giver category includes individuals age 21 to 40, donating $500 annually.
Mint Juleps/Beer/Wine provided or Casual Attire with
BYOB/set ups provided Hats Encouraged!
Traditional Derby food
For more information about Triple the Lead or to RSVP call 251-943-2110 or contact Lana Mummah at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Tuesday, May 3.
View Leadership Giving Options >>
Directions:
Rebecca and Paul Canale
1503 Captain O’Neal Dr.
Daphne, AL
From Spanish Fort: Travel south on Scenic U.S. Hwy. 98. Turn right on College Ave, just past Christ the King Church. Turn right on Captain O’Neal Drive. The Canale residence is the second home on the left. Note: Please park at May Day Park.
From Fairhope: Travel north on Scenic U.S. Hway. 98. Turn left on College Ave, just before Christ the King Church. Turn right on Captain O’Neal Drive. The Canale residence is the second home on the left. Note: Please park at May Day Park.
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Foley — Regions Bank employees in Baldwin County can count themselves among United Way of Baldwin County’s top campaign donors. Regions’ employee and corporate donations to United Way’s annual campaign totaled more than $18,000. Since 2008, the financial institution’s Baldwin County workers have contributed more than $62,000 to United Way.
Donations helping fund the organizations 42 nonprofit partner agencies. Regions’ current pledge brings the annual campaign to 80 percent of its $905,000 goal.
To learn more about United Way or to pledge to the annual campaign, call 251-943-2110 or visit www.unitedway-bc.org.
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