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The Alleghany Foundation and the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism are excited to again sponsor the annual Give Local Alleghany Highlands fundraising event. Last year, Give Local Alleghany Highlands helped thirty-nine participating nonprofits raise $500,000. The event
is open to all nonprofits with programs serving residents in the City of Covington and Alleghany County, Virginia, and there is no registration fee. This 24-hour online and offline fundraising event will occur on May 20, 2025.
Kelly Dean Madsen, president of The Alleghany Foundation Board of Directors says, “The Give Local Alleghany Highlands event has been a success for the first four years, and I look forward to seeing this continue in 2025. The nonprofits that participate are a vital part of the Alleghany Highlands community. The year 2025 marks both the 5th year of the Give Local Alleghany Highlands event and the Alleghany Foundation’s 30th anniversary. The Foundation will celebrate both by increasing the awards and incentives that are given out by $30,000 from $35,000 to $65,000. Best wishes to all of the nonprofits who participate as they fundraise.”
As Give Local Alleghany Highlands (GLAH) enters its fifth year, the focus is on donor participation.
Growing nonprofit donor participation is essential to ensuring the sustainability and longevity of local nonprofit organizations. To increase participation, GLAH has added a pilot program and a new game to encourage development of new donors.
To further boost participation from new donors and retain previous ones, participating nonprofits are encouraged to watch training videos available on the GLAH website. They can also contact the staff for assistance with ideas and implementation. Additionally, online video calls will be available for
everyone to ask questions and discuss Giving Day.
Local students may again be able to participate in the Give Local Alleghany Highlands “Senior Class Giving Day.” This initiative, sponsored by The Alleghany Foundation, aims to increase high school seniors’ understanding of the role of nonprofits in their communities. Students will learn about each
nonprofit participating in the GLAH event, create a presentation about those non-profits, and cast their votes for the organization they wish to support. For every vote a participating nonprofit receives, The Alleghany Foundation will donate $50 to that organization. This activity not only encourages
student involvement but also provides a significant boost to the fundraising efforts of the participating nonprofits.
In addition to raising funds, the GLAH website is a resource for learning about the services offered by local nonprofits and an opportunity for the community to support these organizations through donations or volunteer opportunities. Community support is crucial in helping these organizations
continue their valuable work in our community. Each participating organization will have its webpage on the GiveLocalAH.org website. These pages will include information about each organization’s mission, provide an avenue for information about current and past projects, and serve as a
fundraising platform. Furthermore, all organizations participating in GLAH can use their web pages for communications and fundraising year-round.
The updated website and registration will open on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Organizations can register at https://GiveLocalAH.org/. General registration will close on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
For nonprofits wishing to participate in the “Senior Class Giving Day” presentation program, registration closes on Thursday, February 27, 2025. This earlier closing date allows the students time to prepare their presentations.
Potential donors and community members are encouraged to visit the website, learn more about the event, and consider how they can contribute to Give Local Alleghany Highlands’ success.
For more information about Give Local Alleghany Highlands, please visit the GiveLocalAH.org
