SOUTHERN PARTNERS FUND SELECTED IN THE W.K. KELLOGG April 17-26, 2012 Donor Challenge
Southern Partners Fund has been selected as one of 20 nonprofits to participate in the prestigious W.K. Kellogg Foundation Cultures of Giving Donor Challenge. The Kellogg Foundation Cultures of Giving Donor Challenge is a 10 day online fundraising challenge scheduled for April 17 -26. Kellogg will provide a 1:1 match of up to $20,000 raised for every participating nonprofit and awards for top participants. During these 10 days, every dollar and donor will be worth more as the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will match funds and offer awards. People will have a chance to make a real difference in the communities they care about.
The Donor Challenge is all part of a groundbreaking movement to activate and organize giving within and on behalf of America’s communities of color—known as identity-based philanthropy. Communities of color are giving more often and in larger amounts than before. Sixty-three percent of Latino households now make charitable donations, and African Americans give away 25 percent more of their income per year than whites.
For 10 days in April, Southern Partners Fund will join other well-respected nonprofits to reach the goal of raising millions in donations to support community based organizations addressing high-priority issues in communities of color across the country.
SPF is a 501(c)(3) minority led regional foundation serving rural communities across 12 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Our mission is to serve rural Southeastern communities and organizations seeking social, economic and environmental justice by providing them with financial resources, technical assistance and training, and access to systems of information and power.
The Cultures of Giving Donor Challenge also coincides with National Volunteer Month. The good buzz from both efforts should work both ways. New donors will be introduced to great community organizations. Those already active as leaders in their communities will feel encouraged by the exposure and outpouring of new donor dollars.
To help Southern Partners Fund and the great work we do every day,
- Sign up to be on our email list.
- Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter
- Pledge your support to Southern Partners Fund from April 17th through 26th
CONTACT: Linda Norman SPF Resource Development Coordinator lnorman@spfund.org 404.541.9091 ext 112