Business Toolkit
Missoula Gives & Bitterroot Gives, our community giving day, is happening soon, on May 1 - 2! This is a 26-hour fundraising blitz -- and we aim to raise $1.4 M for local nonprofit organizations in just two days. Since the Missoula Community Foundation launched Missoula & Bitterroot Gives in 2014, we have raised $7.5 M for our community.
This event is not just about raising money, it is a platform for encouraging a spirit of giving, for helping nonprofits build their network of supporters and for showcasing the impact that these organizations have. Giving inspires more giving, and if we come together and unite in this one purpose for 26-hours, we can accomplish great things.
The business community plays an important role in this coming together, and we hope that all Missoula businesses will engage in Missoula Gives & Bitterroot Gives.
As a supporter of Missoula Gives & Bitterroot Gives your business will gain visibility as a champion of the collective work of our nonprofit sector, or of a particular cause or organization! It's a win-win.
How can my business partner with Missoula Gives & Bitterroot Gives?
Host a "Giving Station" and create a small presence for Missoula Gives & Bitterroot Gives in your business on May 1 - 2
Your Message: If you come in to (name of business) on May 1st and 2nd, look for the Missoula Gives & Bitterroot Gives Giving Station. You can scan the QR code, donate to your favorite nonprofit, grab some giveaway items and enter to win a prize.
We will deliver a small "giving station" package to your business on May 1st.
- Tabletent sign with QR code
- Small bowl of stickers
- Small bowl of chocolate kisses
- Prize package call-out message
Please email us at ann@missoulacommunityfoundation.org if you'd like to host a giving station!
Be an Ambassador and help us spread the word about Missoula Gives & Bitterroot Gives
- Your Message: (Name of your business) encourages everyone in our community to participate in Missoula Gives & Bitterroot Gives on May 1 - 2! Learn more at missoulagives.org and mark your calendars for May 1 - 2 to give to your favorite nonprofit!
Offer a Matching Gift to a nonprofit (or several!) that creates change in an area your business is passionate about:
- Your Message: Today, (Name of your business) is focused on improving our community by matching all gifts up to ($ Amount of Match) made to (NAME of NONPROFIT) during missoulagives! There are over 200 nonprofits participating -- find your cause and give May 1 - 2, at missoulagives.org
Engage your customers in Missoula Gives & Bitterroot Gives by offering a discount, prize or incentive on May 1 - 2
- Your Message: [Business name] is supporting Missoula Gives & Bitterroot Gives on May 1 - 2 and offering a (discount, free drink, etc.) or a chance to win a (prize, gift basket, gift certificate) to any customer that gives today. Stop on in today after you give through missoulagives.org and show us your receipt to be eligible!
Want to incorporate some Missoula Gives & Bitterroot Gives graphics in your outreach? You can download logos and graphics here.
Please reach out with questions or if you'd like more information about partnering with us! (ann@missoulacommunityfoundation.org)