Give to Lincoln Day
Give to Lincoln Day is Thursday, May 28
Celebrating 15 Years of Give to Lincoln Day, the annual giving event has raised more than $75 million for local nonprofits.
When Lincoln comes together – BIG things happen! Coordinated by the Lincoln Community Foundation (LCF), Give to Lincoln Day is an online event encouraging donations to support the local nonprofits and causes people care about. Giving kicks off May 1 and builds towards the 15th Give to Lincoln Day on Thursday, May 28.
“Give to Lincoln Day has soared beyond all expectations,” said Tracy Edgerton, LCF President. “Year after year, Lincoln embraces the opportunity to uplift the critical work of our local nonprofits. We look forward to celebrating our community’s milestone for generosity and local giving.”
Every participating nonprofit organization will receive a proportional share of a $650,000 match fund, based upon its percentage of total dollars raised, thanks to LCF and sponsors including Presenting Sponsor, West Gate Bank. Last year’s event raised a record $9.5 million for 502 local nonprofits. Give to Lincoln Day has raised $75 million since 2012.
“As a community bank, West Gate Bank’s involvement in Give to Lincoln Day goes back to the first year of this event,” said Carl Sjulin, West Gate Bank President and CEO. “Early on, we saw it was a natural fit with our community focus. We are proud to continue our partnership with the Lincoln Community Foundation as the Presenting Sponsor of Give to Lincoln Day.”
Donors may search for participating nonprofits and give online at GiveToLincoln.com. Donations must be made before 11:59 p.m. on May 28 to count toward the giving day and the match fund. The minimum donation is $10 per organization. Gifts may be mailed to the Lincoln Community Foundation (215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68508) if postmarked by May 21. Donors may also drop off donations through May 28 at all Lincoln West Gate Bank branches via the lobby or the commercial drop drawers.
