Allamakee Scholarship Fund, Inc. to celebrate Great Give Day May 18

Allamakee Scholarship Fund, Inc. is participating in the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque’s Great Give Day Wednesday, May 18. Great Give Day is a 24-hour, online giving day established by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque to celebrate and support area nonprofits and build a stronger community. Since 2014, Great Give Day has raised more than $2 million for nonprofits across the region. Last year, the campaign collected over 2,700 gifts, attracted 788 first-time donors, and raised over $357,000 for local nonprofits.

“We’re excited to be a part of Great Give Day through the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque May 18,” said Julie Rotach. “Dollars raised through Great Give Day are added to our endowment and will grow and add to our scholarships every year.”

Donors can schedule gifts in advance beginning May 16. The leaderboard at GreatGiveDay.org will reflect donations in real time, so donors can track the total amount raised as well as the progress of their favorite organizations. Donors who make gifts of $50 or more to nonprofits that direct gifts to their endowment funds will be eligible for the Endow Iowa 25% State Tax Credit. Learn more at dbqfoundation.org/EndowIowa.

“Gifts of $10 or more will go farther on Great Give Day by helping us qualify for additional donations from corporate sponsors during hourly events held throughout the day,” added Rotach.

Community members can view the prize schedule at GreatGiveDay.org to see when their donation will make the most impact on their favorite nonprofits. For more information, visitGreatGiveDay.org.