GivingHeartsGeneric2Jamestown (CSi) The Giving Hearts Day online fundraising event held Feb. 11 across North Dakota and in northwestern Minnesota raised $8,272,304 for 326 charities through 37,109 donations at impactgiveback.org. The $1.3 million increase over last year’s $6.9 million represents nearly a 19 percent jump.

In Jamestown, The Arts Center recived $8,000.

Also in the area….

Anne Carlsen Center Jamestown, $172,096; Service Dogs for America in Jud, received $110,823. Both having a generous match reported prior to Giving Hearts Day donations and matches.

Many organizations raised vastly more match, some exceeding $100,000. Gifts to charity were provided online at impactgiveback.org or, if preferred, by check if $1,000 or greater. Match funds were pledged or given to charities in advance of the day.

Dakota Medical Foundation and other generous people and businesses matched donations of $10 or greater to at least $4,000 on Giving Hearts Day.

　

The top 10 large charity fundraisers, with operating budgets above $500,000, are: Oak Grove Lutheran School $328,665; Churches United for the Homeless $321,366; YWCA Cass Clay $314,786; TNT Kid’s Fitness & Gymnastics $286,955; FirstChoice Clinic $232,817; Great Plains Food Bank $176,943; Anne Carlsen Center (Jamestown, N.D.) $172,096; Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch $167,160; Park Christian School $146,517 and Service Dogs for America (Jud, N.D.) $110,823.

The top 10 smaller charities, with operating budgets under $500,000, are: Unseen $132,817; The Arts Partnership $105,203; Haley’s Hope $89,894; Red River Children’s Advocacy Center $76,646; Gateway to Science (Bismarck, N.D.) $73,565; St. Gianna’s Maternity Home (Minto, N.D.) $62,679; Gigi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center $48,364; Jail Chaplains $45,008 and Cat’s Cradle Shelter $43,176, HERO, Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization $41,012.

Individual charity results beyond the top 10 are not released by the Foundation, and instead are reported by the organizations to their donors and communities.

Giving Hearts Day co-hosts Dakota Medical Foundation, Impact Foundation and Alex Stern Family Foundation provide incentives for top fundraisers, including $15,000 for first, $10,000 for second and $7,500 for third, all the way through $500 for 10th place.

These prizes are awarded for both large and small charity categories.

Other awards include communication strategies, charity collaboration and gifts from the most U.S. states and N.D. cities. The charity results listed do not include prize funds, as many have yet to be determined. Final and official grand totals will include incentive prizes and be provided after April awards programs in Fargo and elsewhere in North Dakota.

Organizations interested in becoming part of Giving Hearts Day 2017, to be held Feb. 9 next year, may email sarastolt@dakmed.org or contact her at 701-271-0263.

Previously…

Bismarck  (CSi)  The Dakota Medical Foundation, reports that Giving Hearts Day on Thursday February 11, 2016, raised a total of roughly $8.3 million for local and state organizations during the 24 hour event.

Final numbers for 2016 for each organization will be available at a later date.

The giving surpassed the 2015 event numbers which were  $6.9 million  through 30,528 donations. North Dakota and Minnesota organizations and colleges will receive funds  donated that day along with matching dollars.

 

Previously…

JGivingHeartsWBSguestsamestown (CSi) The 9th Annual, Giving Hearts Day  is set for Thursday February 11, 2016, a one-day online giving event.

Several Jamestown area non-profits are participating this year, including: Anne Carlsen Center, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, St. John’s Academy, The Arts Center, American Heart Association, Freedom Resource Center, Service Dogs for America, Salvation Army, and University of Jamestown.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, were:  Cyndi Wish from the Arts Center, Kendra Krueger from the American Heart Association, and Felicia Sargeant from the Anne Carlsen Center.

Cyndi pointed out that proceeds from Giving Hearts Day donations will go the Arts Center’s Arts After School, and Summer Arts program

Kendra added the proceeds will stay in North Dakota and ear-marked for the Hypertension Initiative, the Cardiac Ready Community program, the Go Red For Woman program, and other programs promoting healthy life styles.

Felicia said the Anne Carlsen Center has head start on Giving Hearts Day as a $100,000 match has been pledge by Gate City Bank, in North Dakota.

The Giving Hearts Day donations will go toward the Anne Carlsen Center’s general operating fund.

On February 11th, University of Jamestown will be participating in Giving Hearts Day. 

University of Jamestown has received a matching gift in the amount of $5,000. That means that anyone who gives at least $10 on Thursday, February 11th, will have their gift matched, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000 total.

Donors wishing to participate in Giving Hearts Day can make their donations by going to the website: uj.edu/GHD

In Valley City CHI Mercy Health Foundation will participate.

Spokeswoman Stephanie Mayfield says an “Open House” will be held from 10am-2pm on Thursday, February 11 to celebrate Giving Hearts Day. There will be Valentine treats available as well as laptops set up for assistance with online giving.

She says join the Foundation Board and Hospital Staff at the Valley City Pizza Ranch from 5pm-7:30pm that evening while they serve you and share what’s happening at Mercy Hospital.

If you have any questions, contact Stephanie Mayfield in the CHI Mercy Health Foundation office (direct #845-6557 or stephaniemayfield@catholichealth.net.)

The VCSU Foundation is taking part in Giving Hearts Day, this Thursday, Feb. 11. Your online contributions of $10 or more made to the VCSU Foundation will be matched up to $5,000!

To make a secure online contribution to the VCSU Foundation and have it matched, simply go to impactgiveback.org on Feb. 11. All donations are tax-deductible.

Jamestown Regional Medical Center has been selected by Dakota Medical Foundation, Impact Foundation and Alex Stern Family Foundation to participate in Giving Hearts Day, the region’s largest giving day. Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour online fundraising event on February 11, 2016. On that day only, contributions of $10 or more will be matched by generous donors. To support Jamestown Regional Medical Center and have your donation matched; go to impactgiveback.org on February 11, 2016.

Giving Hearts Day is the biggest charity giving day of the year in the region. Because donations of $10 or more are matched, it’s a great day for donors to multiply the results of their giving. In a single day, millions are raised to improve lives in North Dakota and western Minnesota.

Every online gift of $10 or greater is matched up to $4,000 on Giving Hearts Day.

Last year, Giving Hearts Day donors raised $6.9 million for charities and more than 30,500 online gifts were made!

 

 The Jamestown Salvation Army is proud to take part in Giving Hearts Day on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. For 24 hours gifts of $10 or more up to $5,500 will be matched by generous donors at impactgiveback.org, simply search “Jamestown Salvation Army” to donate.

Major Tim Nauta says, “Your gift to us on this day directly fuels the programs and services we provide in our community.  Your donation on Thursday will help twice as much thanks to the match.”

The Jamestown Salvation Army provides families with help day in and day out. North Dakota families in need of assistance are able to receive groceries to help with meals. Many more families need help at Christmas and your donations throughout the year help to provide meals, winter coats and gifts.

Give the gift of warmth and warm the hearts of others on this Giving Hearts Day and have your gift of $10 or more up to $5,500 matched today.  

The Salvation Army Northern Division has been serving Minnesota and North Dakota communities since 1886. Today the Northern Division serves in all 140 counties of both states, providing food, shelter, clothing, youth programs and other critical services to more than 480,000 people per year. To volunteer with The Salvation Army or make a donation, call toll free at 800-SAL-ARMY (800-725-2769). Find us on social media at Facebook.com/Jamestownsa and Twitter at @salarmynorth.

Giving Hearts Day is hosted by Dakota Medical Foundation, Impact Foundation, and Alex Stern Family Foundation.

On February 11, 2016, go to impactgiveback.org

Search for “Jamestown” or “Jud” and donate to any or all of the local non-profits – then warm your heart when you give!