Kearney Area Community Foundation’s Roles:

Fund, create, maintain and oversee the www.givewhereyoulive.net online platform.
Manage and oversee all aspects of the campaign.
Serve as a liaison between nonprofit organizations and Mightycause.
Seek sponsors for giving day underwriting and matching funds.
Offer prize money to nonprofits to encourage participation.
Create a common message and brand for the campaign.
Provide training/information sessions to prepare nonprofits for Give Where You Live.
Offer ongoing support to nonprofits through open office hours.
Provide resources for nonprofits to strengthen their campaigns.
Raise awareness in the community and generate media buzz about the event.
Work with the local media and social media to get the word out.
Use www.givewhereyoulive.net to spread the word about Give Where You Live.

Nonprofit Organization’s Roles:

Register for Give Where You Live 2026 by October 2, 2026.
Attend or watch information/training webinar before working on your Mightycause page and prepare to actively participate in Give Where You Live.
Create or update the fundraising page for your organization using the Mightycause platform by November 4.
Use the Nonprofit Toolkit provided by the Kearney Area Community Foundation to strengthen your campaign.
Broadcast the campaign’s message using your existing communication networks.
Utilize the campaign’s logo and message consistent with brand guidelines. You cannot modify the logo in any way.
Market this unique giving day to your existing donor list, as well as new prospects.
Contribute to outreach events as necessary. Contribute to the campaign’s success by committing staff and/or volunteer time for outreach, especially on December 3.
Send thank you notes/emails to your Give Where You Live donors. Note: We will confirm all gifts and amounts by January 15, 2027.
Use 100% of the proceeds to benefit the Kearney area.
Raise a minimum of $500 during Give Where You Live to be eligible for participation in Give Where You Live for one year. Match and prizes are excluded from calculations to determine return eligibility.