At the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, we work with local nonprofits and the caring people who support them. Over the years, we've seen the impact of generous people — like you! — making a difference in our community in partnership with local organizations, and we encourage you to browse our tips below and get involved.
Every day is a good day to give back! Please mark your calendar for the next Big Day of Giving — our community's annual day of celebrating local nonprofits, together — on Thursday, May 2, 2024, right here on GivingEdge. You can register to receive an email or text reminder on the Foundation's website.
At the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, we work with local nonprofits and the caring people who support them. Over the years, we've seen the impact of generous people — like you! — making a difference in our community in partnership with local organizations, and we encourage you to browse our tips below and get involved.
Every day is a good day to give back! Please mark your calendar for the next Big Day of Giving — our community's annual day of celebrating local nonprofits, together — on Thursday, May 2, 2024, right here on GivingEdge. You can register to receive an email or text reminder on the Foundation's website.
It's so simple and so meaningful. When you share with your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors why you care for local nonprofits and their work, you make a difference. Give your favorite causes a shout-out on social media (share their posts or tag them!), in conversations with friends, and — why not?! — around the dinner table with family. When you do, you invite others to think about good causes and plant the seed that they can get involved, too.
Need ideas? Here are some sample posts that you can share on social media:
Another idea we love is to center conversations with family, friends, and loved ones around generosity. Consider these sample conversation starters for your next gathering, group chat, book club, and more:
What cause is close to your heart? Do you have a lifelong love for a particular cause? Have you been introduced to new causes recently?
What's your earliest memory of volunteering?
Do you remember the first donation you ever made? What did it support?
What does "generosity" mean to you? Who's modeled that behavior in your life? Who inspires you to live with a generous spirit?
It's so simple and so meaningful. When you share with your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors why you care for local nonprofits and their work, you make a difference. Give your favorite causes a shout-out on social media (share their posts or tag them!), in conversations with friends, and — why not?! — around the dinner table with family. When you do, you invite others to think about good causes and plant the seed that they can get involved, too.
Need ideas? Here are some sample posts that you can share on social media:
Another idea we love is to center conversations with family, friends, and loved ones around generosity. Consider these sample conversation starters for your next gathering, group chat, book club, and more:
What cause is close to your heart? Do you have a lifelong love for a particular cause? Have you been introduced to new causes recently?
What's your earliest memory of volunteering?
Do you remember the first donation you ever made? What did it support?
What does "generosity" mean to you? Who's modeled that behavior in your life? Who inspires you to live with a generous spirit?
What is GivingEdge? What is Big Day of Giving?
Good questions! Both GivingEdge and Big Day of Giving are programs of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation that aim to connect local people with local causes and foster our community's philanthropic spirit.
How do I search for a nonprofit to support?
You can search GivingEdge in a number of ways. You can use the "Find a cause to support" field on the front page or browse and filter the complete list of organizations straight from the Search for a Cause page. If you choose to make a gift, the minimum donation on GivingEdge is $10 and all major credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express) are accepted.
Where does the information in the nonprofit profiles come from?
Profile information is provided by each nonprofit, which is required to update the information annually. The Sacramento Region Community Foundation reviews the information, but does not guarantee the accuracy of that data, or make any representation or warranties with regard to nonprofits in the database.
How do I make donations on GivingEdge?
Every profile on GivingEdge conveniently has a donate button! Find an organization you want to support and click "Donate." If you'd like to give to more than one nonprofit, you can fill out the amount and select "Add to cart and checkout later," then continue exploring more organizations to support. Once you've added all of your donations to your cart, you can click the shopping cart icon in the top right corner of the screen and enter your payment information once.
You can use GivingEdge to make a one-time gift or set up monthly recurring donations, which can be managed via your GivingEdge account. For additional information on recurring gifts, please see these support articles from the GivingEdge platform's technology team.
What is the transaction fee for donations made through GivingEdge?
The Sacramento Region Community Foundation retains a fee to offset associated technology and processing costs. The cumulative fee is comprised of:
When making a donation, you have the option to offset the fees. For complete information on donation fees, please visit GivingEdge fees.
Will the nonprofits I support receive my contact information?
Yes, the nonprofits you support will receive your contact information. If you'd like, when you make a donation on the website, you can hide your name and donation amount from public display.
Will I receive a receipt for donations made through GivingEdge?
Yes! An official donation tax receipt is emailed to you within minutes of the credit card donation. If you do not receive the email or you're in need of a duplicate receipt, you can log in to your donor account to access the receipt, or contact us to request a copy at givingedge@sacregcf.org or (916) 921-7723.
I made a fundraising page for a past Big Day of Giving, but I don't see it listed in my account. Can I get access to it?
Sure! In October 2021, we made some significant changes to GivingEdge and, as a result, any fundraising pages donors built before October 2021 were removed. If you'd like to see any of the information from your past fundraising pages, we are happy to help! Please contact us at givingedge@sacregcf.org.
Yes, you can set up a recurring monthly donation to your favorite cause(s) on GivingEdge by selecting the "Monthly Donation" option on the Donation page. Once set up, donations will automatically be processed via your payment method on the same day each month. You can manage, edit, or cancel your recurring donation(s) at any time through your GivingEdge user profile.
Connect with our team.
Have questions about GivingEdge, Big Day of Giving, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, opening a charitable fund to support your philanthropic giving, or another piece of our work? Please connect with our team, who are always happy to assist.
Connect with our team.
Have questions about GivingEdge, Big Day of Giving, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, opening a charitable fund to support your philanthropic giving, or another piece of our work? Please connect with our team, who are always happy to assist.