NEW TO GIVINGEDGE? OUR WORKSHOP WILL HELP!

This year's Big Day of Giving mentors are hosting a workshop to help new BDOG participants and Team Captains navigate GivingEdge -- the platform that powers Big Day of Giving! If you would like some help mastering GivingEdge to ensure your team has the best profile possible, please register for one of the two January 8 workshops below, which will be held at KVIE, 2030 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento. You'll need to bring a laptop and whatever material will help you complete your profile (tax documents, annual reports, and so on). Please keep in mind that, due to limited space, no more than two representatives from your organization should register to attend.

January 8 from 9-11 a.m.

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January 8 from 1:30-3:30 pm

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ONLINE ORIENTATION STILL AVAILABLE

Missed the last in-person orientation to participate in Big Day of Giving 2019? Don't fear! Your nonprofit can still participate in BDOG2019 by completing the online orientation by the December 31. Find the orientation and complete details at the link below.

COMPLETE ONLINE ORIENTATION

DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND PAY FEES IS COMING

Completed an orientation already? Remember that the deadline to register for BDOG2019 and pay your registration fee is Thursday, January 3 . HOW TO REGISTER Visit the Nonprofit Login Page on GivingEdge. (If you cannot see the login page, please make sure that you are logged out of your GivingEdge account.) Click the orange "Nonprofits!" button. Once you complete the registration process, go back to the Nonprofit Login Page and log into your nonprofit GivingEdge account. Click the "Organization" tab, where you will be prompted to pay the registration fee. Not sure if you've registered, please email the Big Day of Giving team at bdog@sacregcf.org .

ARE YOU IN THE RUNNING FOR OUR NEW PRIZE?

Monday, December 31 is the last day to submit your initial GivingEdge profile to be eligible for the new Early Dog Gets the Bone prize , a drawing that will award $500 to ten nonprofits' BDOG totals! There are over 50 organizations currently in the running! Are you? To enter, submit your initial GivingEdge profile (or profile edits), completed to the best of your ability, by December 31. We understand that you might be unable to obtain all of the needed material before the deadline (tax documents, for example!), so just let your GivingEdge profile reviewer know that's the case, and you will still be in the running for the prize!

HEAD TO GIVINGEDGE TO COMPLETE YOUR PROFILE

GET A DRINK WITH US!

We will hold our first NPO Happy Hour on Thursday, January 17 from 5-6:30 p.m. at River City Brewing Company, 6241 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Carmichael, CA 95608 . Grab a drink and connect with the BDOG team and others in the nonprofit sector! The appetizers are on us! Because of limited space, please limit attendance to one person from each organization. So we can make this the happiest hour possible, kindly RSVP using the button below!

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Not able to attend this NPO Happy Hour? Not a problem! We will have more gatherings in the coming months throughout BDOG's four-county region. Get them on your calendar! February 20 in Folsom March 26 in Davis April 8 in Placer County April 15 in Sacramento

MORE IMPORTANT DATES & RESOURCES

BDOG2019 USER GUIDE Get help filling out your nonprofit's GivingEdge profile with our super handy new User Guide! GET THE USER GUIDE IN THE TOOLKIT >>

TOP TIPS FOR A TIP-TOP PROFILE Find out what common mistakes to avoid when filling out your GivingEdge profile, compiled by expert reviewers! GET THE TIPS IN THE TOOLKIT >>

MISSED A PAST ISSUE OF THE BARK? Peek through previous issues of The Bark e-newsletter to ensure you're in-the-loop on the latest BDOG2019 news! FIND THEM IN THE TOOLKIT >>

ENGAGE WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

Sometimes emails get lost in transit, so following us on Facebook is a good way to stay abreast of the latest, ensuring you never miss a key date!

Or maybe Instagram is more your style? We're growing our presence there, too! You can also follow us on Twitter, if a 280 character-limit is your cup of tea.

JOIN THE LEARNING COMMUNITY The Facebook Learning Community is a space for you to ask questions, and get tips and updates, about BDOG from others who are participating! Join the Learning Community!

ABOUT BIG DAY OF GIVING

Mark your calendars: next year's Big Day of Giving is Thursday, May 2, 2019! Big Day of Giving  is powered by  GivingEdge  and both are brought to the capital area by the  Sacramento Region Community Foundation , as part of our Strategic Initiative to expand charitable giving in our community and to strengthen our local nonprofit sector. For more information about the Foundation and its philanthropic services, please visit  www.sacregcf.org , and follow it on  Facebook  and  Twitter  to stay abreast of the latest in local philanthropy.

‌	THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS! Big Day of Giving 2019 is only possible thanks to the support of our sponsors, with special thanks to this year's Lead Dog sponsor, Western Health Advantage . Please see a complete list of partners on the website.

STAY CONNECTED TO BIG DAY OF GIVING: www.bigdayofgiving.org  |  bdog@sacregcf.org   |  Facebook   |  Twitter

 ABOUT THE SACRAMENTO REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION The center of philanthropy in the Sacramento region for 35 years, the Foundation's mission is to transform the capital area through focused leadership and advocacy that inspire partnerships and expand giving. Learn more about the Foundation and its philanthropic services on its website , register to receive its newsletter , and follow its Facebook and Twitter pages to stay informed about philanthropic efforts in the capital area.

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