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Minnesotans Shatter Statewide Giving Record - Raise $18.3 Million During Sixth Annual Give to the Max Day
MINNEAPOLIS --(Business Wire)--
Nonprofits and schools across the state raised a record-breaking
$18,316,626 during yesterday's sixth annual Give to the Max Day, a
24-hour online give-a-thon. More than 62,607 people donated to 5,544
organizations through GiveMN.org. This represents a 20 percent increase
in the number of donors and a 25 percent increase in the number of
organizations receiving gifts compared to last year's Give to the Max
Day, which raised a total of $17.1 million dollars.
Dana Nelson, executive director of GiveMN said, "We are humbled by the
incredible generosity of Minnesotans every year. This year's new record
is a tribute to the dedication of nonprofits, schools and donors across
the state, and we are so proud to be part of Minnesota's giving holiday."
Nonprofits and schools competed for Leaderboard grants, which included
top prizes of $10,000, $7,500 and $5,000 which were given to the
organizations that raised the most during the 24-hour period. The
following organizations took home these top prizes in the following
categories:
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Main Leaderboard: Cretin-Derham Hall
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Medium Leaderboard: Shir Tikvah Congregation
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Small Leaderboard: Avaon Educational Institute
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Colleges & Universities: Augsburg College
Golden Ticket prize incentives worth $2,000 were randomly awarded to
nonprofits and schools throughout the day. At the end of the day, two
Super-Sized Golden Tickets worth $20,000 each were awarded-one to Savage
Umbrella (an incubator program of Springboard for the Arts), and one to
Centennial Middle School based in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.
"It's huge for us. It's game changing," said Carl Swanson, on behalf of
Savage Umbrella. "Give to the Max Day is so important for smaller
organizations that don't have the same infrastructure as larger
institutions - it's a day that builds excitement and everyone can get
involved."
Give to the Max Day 2014 highlights included a new technology partner,
Kimbia, more than $6.7 million available in matching gifts and a "zip
line challenge" at the Mall of America, where local principals rode the
400-foot zip line dressed as superheroes to raise funds and awareness to
support Minnesota schools.
Special thanks to the Give to the Max Day sponsors, which include the
Bush Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Minnesota
Community Foundation and The Mosaic Company.
About GiveMN By using technology in innovative ways, GiveMN
links donors with organizations that are making Minnesota a better
place. Its online giving website, GiveMN.org, enables giving anytime and
anyplace, allowing people to donate with ease and enthusiasm. GiveMN
brings excitement, energy and fresh ideas to Minnesota generosity.
GiveMN is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an
affiliate of Minnesota Philanthropy Partners. Launched in 2009 by
Minnesota Community Foundation, GiveMN is supported by many generous
foundation and corporate partners from every corner of the state. In
addition, the people of Minnesota and users of the GiveMN.org website
contribute individual gifts to support GiveMN.
Today, GiveMN serves nearly 8,400 nonprofit organizations and schools
across every Minnesota county and more than 227,000 donors who have used
GiveMN to make a difference for causes in their communities.
Organizations rely on GiveMN to help shatter the old-school fundraising
model and connect more givers with more causes than ever before.
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