Getting Started Guide
Welcome to Yellowstone Valley Gives! Want to make sure your nonprofit is ready to participate in Yellowstone Valley Gives? This guide will lead you through the steps for registering and getting started. We've also outlined some key dates to make note of leading up to the event!
Are You Eligible? To participate in Yellowstone Valley Gives, your organization must be: Based in Big Horn, Carbon, Custer, Musselshell, Stillwater, Treasure and Yellowstone County, Montana IRS recognized nonprofit.
Are You Registered? Complete the registration at yellowstonevalleygives.org by April 10, 2017 Enable donations on your account by adding your ACH transfer information
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Are You Connected? Follow Billings Community Foundation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/billingscommunityfoundation Use the hashtag: #YellowstoneValleyGives on Social Media
Are You Ready? Check out the Yellowstone Valley Gives Nonprofit Toolkit for tips, templates, and resources. Register for a workshop or view the recordings online. Utilize the resources and tips emailed by the Yellowstone Valley Gives team. _______
Questions about Yellowstone Valley Gives? Yellowstone Valley Gives is a 24 hour “Crowdfunding” event that embraces new technologies that provide a quick way for the public to support non-profits while tracking donations online. For more information, please see the FAQ page or contact us at
[email protected].
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Key Dates MAR 9
MAR 16
MAR 30
Getting Ready for Yellowstone Valley Gives Training Session
Storytelling & Marketing Training Session
The Power of P2P Fundraising Training Session
APR 13
MAY 1
TBD
Top 10 Tips Before Yellowstone Valley Gives Training Session
Last day to set up ACH Transfers for Yellowstone Valley Gives
When you can begin to accept donations for Yellowstone Valley Gives!
MAY 4
MAY 4
TBD
Yellowstone Valley Gives Day begins at 12AM!
Yellowstone Valley Gives Day ends at 11:59PM!
Last day to accept donations for Yellowstone Valley Gives!
MAY 18
24-48hrs
Post Yellowstone Valley Gives Engagement Training Session
Funds deposited into your bank account
After a Donation is Made
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