Getting Started Guide
Welcome To Greater Helena Gives! Want to make sure your nonprofit is ready to participate in Greater Helena Gives? This guide will lead you through the steps for registering and getting started. We've also outlined some key dates to be aware of leading up to the event!
Are You Eligible? To be eligible to participate in Greater Helena Gives, your organization must be: Based in the Greater Helena area or have a basis of operations here. IRS recognized nonprofit.
Are You Registered? Complete the registration at www.greaterhelenagives.org by April 5, 2017 Enable donations on your account by adding your ACH transfer information
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Are You Connected? Join our Facebook event at www.facebook.com//events/386130641745325 Follow NH Gives on Twitter at https://twitter.com/@helenaareacf Use the hashtag #GreaterHelenaGives on Social Media
Are You Ready? Check out the Nonprofit Toolkit for tips, templates, and resources. Register for a free webinar or view the recordings online. Utilize the resources and tips emailed by the Greater Helena Gives team. _______
Questions about Greater Helena Gives? Greater Helena Gives is a 24-hour fundraiser to support the nonprofits around Helena. Any one can go on to the website or go to the onsite locations to make a donation to the nonprofit(s) of their choice. This is an opportunity to come together and give back to Greater Helena. For more information, please see our FAW page or contact us at
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Key Dates MAR 9
MAR 16
MAR 30
Getting Ready for Helena Gives Training Session
Storytelling & Marketing Training Session
The Power of P2P Fundraising Training Session
APRIL 13
MAY 1
APR 28
Top 10 Tips Before Helena Gives Last day to set up ACH Training Session Transfers for Helena Gives
When you can begin to accept donations for Helena Gives!
MAY 4
MAY 5
TBD
Greater Helena Gives Day begins at 6pm!
Greater Helena Gives Day ends at 6pm!
Last day to accept donations for Greater Helena Gives!
JUNE 27
24-48hrs
Post Helena Gives Engagement Training Session
Funds deposited into your bank account
After a Donation is Made
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