February 14, 2018
Ask the Experts - February 27
Time to put down the candied hearts and chocolates for a minute and sign up for our next workshop - Ask the Experts! This is your chance to learn tips and tricks from experts on how to maximize your giving day success. We'll hear from the board and nonprofit perspectives - from newcomers to old timers. They will discuss how to increase your donations and donors, maximize your Board's participation, manage events to support your giving day efforts, engage with the business community, and much more.

Be sure to register for this important session on Tuesday, February 27 from 9-10:30 am at Washington Street United Methodist Church (WSUMC). Did we mention there will be more prizes?!

76 of you have already registered your nonprofits for the big day. Not signed up yet? Register today!

Happy Valentine's Day - we love you!

Brandi + Kim
Increase Your Impact with Sponsors and Matching Donations
Share the love! Leveraging sponsors and matching pledges can play a substantial role in a successful Spring2ACTion.

Matching gifts can DOUBLE every dollar raised, incentivize additional gifts, and allow loyal donors to be highlighted on your page. Now's the time to personally reach out to these donors and emphasize how important their contribution can be for your Spring2ACTion success.

Sponsors open your donor base to a company's constituents and validate your efforts in your community. If you haven't already asked and you're not sure where to start, see the button below for an informative article to help get you there.

Keep in mind that this type of support takes time! Make sure to reach out to any potential sponsors or matching donors as soon as possible. Don't forget, you can enter your matching grants on your organization page and have multiple matches going throughout the day!
Eat, Drink & Be Charitable
Invite your Valentine, Staff or Board Members to one of these ARP restaurants in February.

You get 15% off, ACT gets 5% for community grants - it's a win/win!
Important Dates
March 2 – Print deadline for nonprofits to register for Spring2ACTion to be featured on S2A materials.

March 13 – Free Agent Fundraiser & Board Engagement Session for Spring2ACTion, 9-10:30am at WSUMC and office hours with GiveGab team members Alyssa & Rebekah. Register here . Sign up for office hours here .

March 15 – Final deadline for nonprofits to register for Spring2ACTion

April 9 – Final Steps to Success Webinar with GiveGab, 9:30-10:30am online. Register here .

April 10 – Last Chance Q&A and Materials Pick-Up, 9-10:30am at WSUMC. Register here .

April 11 – 24 – Early Giving for Spring2ACTion

April 25 – Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s Giving Day!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Questions about Spring2ACTion?
Contact: Brandi Yee, ACT Chief Program Officer