THERE IS STILL TIME TO SIGN UP FOR BOOTCAMPS

There is still time to register for this year's Bootcamps, which will cover a range of topics that will help your nonprofit build a successful BDOG2019 campaign...and more! Year after year, we find that the organizations that attend Bootcamps have the most successful giving days: Nonprofits that attended Bootcamps last year generated 45% more funds on BDOG2018 than those that didn't! This year's Bootcamps will be held each Thursday in February at KVIE, 2030 El Camino Ave, Sacramento . They are free to attend, but due to limited space, please select only one representative from your organization to attend.

February 7: BDOG Basics

9 to 11 am

1:30 to 3:30 pm

February 14: Fundraising, Board Engagement & Business Partnership

9 am to 2:30 pm

February 21: Message & Market Your Story

9 to 11 am

1:30 to 3:30pm

February 28: Putting Impact at the Center

9 to 11 am

1:30 to 3:30 pm

TEAM CAPTAIN CALLS: LISTEN IN & SIGN UP!

If you missed last week's Team Captain call, be sure to check it out in the Toolkit , where you can also register for the next Team Captain call on February 11. Some important reminders from the call include: Make sure your Team Captain information is up-to-date in your organization's GivingEdge profile under "Users." Remember that your organization's initial GivingEdge profile is due on January 31. The BDOG2019 Marketing Toolkit will be available February 15. The full list of BDOG2019 prizes will be announced at the first Bootcamps (register above!) and will be available on the website that day, too! REGISTER FOR THE FEBRUARY 11 TEAM CAPTAIN CALL>>

MEET THIS YEAR'S BDOG MENTORS

If you’d like some guidance to elevate your organization's BDOG success, we highly recommend you reach out to this year's BDOG Mentors, a friendly bunch of BDOG experts who can serve as a resource as you build your campaign! Find a mentor by logging into your nonprofit GivingEdge account and navigating to "Mentor Search" under the Resources tab. For more information, review the PDF linked below! LEARN OUT HOW TO USE THE MENTOR SEARCH TOOL>>

CONGRATS TO THE EARLY DOG WINNERS!

Congratulations to the winners of the Early Dog Cha llenge! These organizations submitted their initial GivingEdge profile edits last year, a month ahead of the deadline, and will receive a $500 prize on BDOG! Baby Steps Therapy Foresthill Pool Oak Park Rotary House Placer Land Trust Royal Stage Christian Performing Arts Sacramento Guitar Society Sacramento Native American Health Center Sheriff's Community Impact Program St. HOPE Welcome Home Housing WATCH THE ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO >> CHECK OUT THE COMPLETE LIST OF QUALIFYING NONPROFITS >> Remember that the deadline to submit your organization's initial GivingEdge profile edits (the last step to register for BDOG2019!) is January 31 .

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! DISCOVER 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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