The competition is simple. Each group will have a specific fundraising goal for the day. The group to reach their goal first will be the winner.
The goals are as follows:
Coro Pittsburgh Board of Directors - A goal of 100% participation in the Day of Giving.
Coro Pittsburgh Staff - 100% staff participation. Everyone who works here must make a donation on the Day of Giving to reach this goal.
Coro Pittsburgh Alumni - 100 individual alumni contributions. The amount is up to you. Once 100 alumni have made a donation on the Day of Giving, the goal will be met.
We will be tracking donations as they in throughout the day, so be sure to let us know when you've made your contribution, and we will account for it. You can call (412-208-0251), email (khalling@coropittsburgh.org), tweet at us (@Coro_Pittsburgh), facebook (www.facebook.com/Coropittsburgh), or come and tell us in person at our Day of Giving Celebration from 6 - 8:00 pm on October 4.
We'll be recording the competition results throughout the day, and providing status updates on which group is winning. We will announce the official winners after receiving all of the donation information from the Pittsburgh Foundation.
Some questions you may have regarding this competition.
What is the Day of Giving?
The Day of Giving is an event created by the Pittsburgh Foundation, to support the non profit sector in Pittsburgh, and encourage Philanthropy in our region. During the 24 hours of Tuesday, October 4, any donations made to participating non profits through their website (www.pittsburghgives.org) will be eligible for matching funds from the Foundation.
All donations during that 24-hour period will receive a pro-rated portion of the match pool. (As an example, if the match pool is $500,000 and the total amount raised that day is $2,000,000 then the match may be $0.25 on the dollar.) The matching portion will be announced the following morning, October 5, 2011.
Where is this money going?
The money raised through the Day of Giving will provide ongoing support for Coro Pittsburgh's programs. While we receive generous support from the Foundation Community to maintain our programming, there are many costs with running an organization, that are not associated with any one program. Your contribution will allow us to maintain our mission of advancing ethical and effective leaders who share a commitment to civic engagement.
What if I fall into 2 of the competition categories? i.e. I'm a Board Member, but I'm also a Coro Pittsburgh Alumni?
We will count your donation in both groups. So, let us know when you've made your contribution, and which groups you belong to, and we will record your donation accordingly.
What if I don't belong to any of these groups, can I still make a donation?
Of course! Support from community members who believe in our mission is the reason we are able to do what we do. Anyone who wants to make a donation through www.pittsburghgives.org on October 4, is welcome to do so. All of our donors will be recognized through out the year.
Are these donations tax-deductible?
Absolutely. In fact, you'll get confirmation from the Pittsburgh Foundation via email for tax purposes, however, feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions.
Do I have to use a credit card to make my contribution?
For donations to be eligible for matching funds from The Pittsburgh Foundation, they must be made through the Pittsburgh Gives website, which only processes credit cards.
Does the winner of the competition get a prize?
The winning group of the competition gets the recognition, honor, and glory that comes with winning.
Do I have to make my annual donation to Coro Pittsburgh on October 4? Can't I make a donation later in the year?
Of course, we are so grateful for all the donations we receive through out the year. Donations made on October 4 however, are eligible for matching funds, so by making your annual donation on this date, you further the impact of your donation.
What will be happening at the Day of Giving Celebration?
The Day of Giving Celebration will be a party celebrating the impact Coro Pittsburgh has had on our region over the past year. There will be food, drinks, opportunities to mingle with Staff, Board Members, Alumni, and current program participants. In addition, the Coro Pittsburgh Alumni Council will be presenting the first annual Distinguished Alumni Award.
I may be biased in saying so, but this will be a fun opportunity to hang out with some pretty cool people, and learn about a pretty cool organization.
What has Coro Pittsburgh done over the past year?
We will be distributing annual community reports at the Day of Giving Celebration, which outline the impact of Coro Pittsburgh's numerous programs over the past year. Learn about all the ways you can be involved with us, what our alumni are doing now, and our goals for the year ahead. The report will be available for download from our website as well starting on October 4.
If I don't have time to make my donation during the day, can I do so at the Day of Giving Celebration?
Yes. We will have laptops available for those who wish to make their donation at the celebration, as well as staff and volunteers on hand should you have any questions.
Do I have to RSVP for this event, or should I just show up?
The event is open to the public, so if you are able to join us, we would love to see you and meet any friends you'd like to bring. However, if you know ahead of time that you can join us, we'd appreciate an RSVP. You can do so on our website: http://pittsburgh.coro.org.events
Thank you for your support of Coro Pittsburgh! We look forward to celebrating with you on October 4!
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