North Texas Giving Day: How to Prepare and Support Local Nonprofits

Preparing for North Texas Giving Day

• 🗓️ North Texas Giving Day is scheduled for September 18th, but preparation begins much earlier.
• 📢 The Community Foundation of Texas (CFT) aims to raise awareness well in advance to benefit participating nonprofits.
• 📅 Nonprofits based in North Texas must be registered on the platform by August 8th to participate.
• 💰 CFT covers all credit card fees for donations made through the platform, maximizing the impact of each gift.

The Role of Community Foundation of Texas (CFT)

• 🏦 CFT functions as a "charitable bank," connecting donors with causes they care about and growing charitable assets.
• 🌍 They facilitate charitable impact locally in North Texas, globally, or wherever donors choose.
• 🤝 North Texas Giving Day allows anyone to participate, with donations as small as $1, and CFT waives credit card fees.
• 📊 Last year, $70 million was donated to over 3,200 North Texas nonprofits across various sectors including housing, education, healthcare, and food insecurity.

Why Participate in North Texas Giving Day?

• 💖 The event provides a perfect opportunity for viewers to give back and impact their community for the better.
• 🆘 Nonprofits, while needing volunteers and in-kind donations, ultimately require financial support to operate effectively.
• 💸 Even small donations can make a significant impact, as CFT covers transaction fees, ensuring the full amount goes to the chosen nonprofit.

CFT's Support for Flood Relief Efforts

• 🌊 CFT is actively supporting those impacted by devastating floods in Central Texas and the Hill Country.
• 💰 Their Texas Techna Texas relief fund has surpassed $600,000 in donations.
• 🤝 Donations are also channeled through their sister foundation, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which directly supports first responders and relief efforts on the ground.
• ❤️ The outpouring of generosity from North Texans highlights a strong spirit of Texans supporting Texans during times of need.