Monday, June 20, 2011

The GIVEBIG!

The biggest fundraising day in the history of King County is coming June 23rd. Sounds a little dramatic, yes, but the Seattle Foundation is attempting to make it happen. Modeled after events in other areas across the country, the GIVEBIG will muster the Seattle Foundation's considerable resources with the backing of very generous sponsors to concentrate the giving power of King County into one blockbuster day of giving!

From 7AM to 12 midnight this Thursday, donors can make a gift to local non-profits through the Seattle Foundation's website, and have these gifts matched by GIVEBIG sponsors. The advantage for both donors and non-profits is clear: donors have their gifts go twice as far to help people in their communities; non-profits receive extra funds to help fulfil their missions.

This approach has worked well in other areas of the country, and should have a considerable impact in our fair city, considering that Seattle is the most generous in the US. As you can see, the idea of June 23rd being the biggest day of giving in King County history is not at all farfetched.

To participate, all you need to do is see if your favorite charity has a listing with the Seattle Foundation. Of course, we're hoping you decide to make people with disabilities your cause of choice. Click here on Thursday, and make Easter Seals Washington your GIVEBIG beneficiary. You'll help people with disabilities live, learn, work, and play. You'll also be a part of King County history!