NH GIVES RAISES $3.2 MILLION FOR NEARLY 650 NH NONPROFITS
Close to 13,500 people donated to local nonprofits during the state’s largest single day of giving
CONCORD– More than $3.28 million was raised for a record-breaking 649 participating New Hampshire nonprofits through NH Gives, an online giving event created by the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits. Nearly 13,500 generous people contributed to the effort between 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12.
After the official 24 hours of giving, donations continued to come in. The final tally for this year's NH Gives is $3.5 million raised for 650 nonprofits, a record, by more than 14,000 donors. NH Gives is an annual event that has raised more than $18 million for nearly 1,200 New Hampshire nonprofits since it was created in 2016.
“NH Gives continues to be an important platform for New Hampshire nonprofits to showcase their missions and raise critical funds to support them,” said Kathleen Reardon, CEO of the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits. "A record number of nonprofits participated in this year’s event, and we're grateful for the outpouring of support they experienced. Thank you to everyone who gave and participated in NH Gives this year."
Generous people from around the state contributed more than $1.3 million in matching funds for individual organizations to help spur donations this year. The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, which has been a lead sponsor of NH Gives since 2016, contributed $40,000 in prizes to the organizations that garnered the highest number of unique online donors over the 24 hours.
“Our New Hampshire community continues to rally behind the organizations that make our state a better place for everyone,” said Kristen Oliveri, vice president for marketing and communications at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. “To all of the generous people who gave over these last 24 hours, thank you for stepping up and doing your part. Way to give, New Hampshire!” Our Place Housing Solutions for Adults with Developmental Disabilities raised the most in the 24-hour period, with more than $51,852 in donations. The organization, based in Dover, is working to provide housing, services and support for adults with disabilities in the Seacoast area. The Cornucopia Project in Peterborough attracted the most individual donors, with 360 people contributing to support its mission. The Cornucopia Project provides hands-on nutrition education to children, works in partnership with local elementary schools, runs an educational farm and provides produce to families, food pantries, restaurants and more.
NHGives.org is an easy-to-use platform where people can find causes they care about, donate securely, and become fundraising champions. Participating nonprofits also receive training and marketing support in the months leading up to the event.
NH Gives is supported by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Meredith Village Savings Bank, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Eversource, Fidium, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, Merrimack County Savings Bank, Little Green Light, Beth Saunders Associates, RHL Strategies, Manchester Radio Group, Adiemus Impact, Andrews Coaching & Consulting, Lifeboat Accounting, Brick River, Montagne Powers, SentinelSource.com, Yankee Publishing, Comcast NBC Universal, Grappone Automotive Group, Concord Community TV, New Hampshire Union Leader, Circle Signworks, and InDepthNH.
More information about NH Gives can be found at NHGIVES.org.
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About the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits
The New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits is a dynamic and inclusive organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening the nonprofit sector in New Hampshire. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, the Center empowers nonprofits to achieve their missions and create positive change in the community. To find out more about the Center, visit www.nhnonprofits.org or call (603) 225-1947.
About the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is New Hampshire’s statewide community foundation, founded in 1962 by and for the people of New Hampshire. We are the place where generosity meets the dedication and ingenuity of nonprofits and the potential of New Hampshire students. For six decades, thousands of people have entrusted their charitable resources to the Foundation, creating a perpetual source of philanthropic capital and making it possible for the Foundation to award more than $60 million in grants and scholarships every year. For more information, please visit nhcf.org or call 603-225-6641.