GIVE LOCAL 757: Make a Difference on May 6th!

Hampton Roads 24-hour online giving day event to support local nonprofits in the 757 region.

Nonprofit registration:

​Unlock Fundraising Potential: Join Give Local 757
​A 24-hour online giving event to boost your fundraising and build community support. ​With just 30 days remaining to secure your organization’s spot, the Peninsula Community Foundation is calling on all Hampton Roads nonprofits to register for the 12th annual Give Local 757, the region’s largest day of giving. This is a crucial opportunity for local organizations to amplify their fundraising efforts and connect with a vast network of generous donors.

Give Local 757, scheduled for May 6, 2025, has a proven track record of success, with participating organizations raising as much as $185,000 in a single day. Registration is only $200, providing an exceptional return on investment for nonprofits of all sizes.
Don't miss this chance to supercharge your fundraising! Last year, participating nonprofits raised over $1.82 million in twenty-four hours, demonstrating the incredible generosity and heart of our community when we unite.
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Key Benefits of Participating:
  • Expanded Donor Reach: Connect with thousands of potential donors through a dedicated online platform.
  • Increased Visibility: Gain valuable exposure through comprehensive marketing and media outreach.
  • Community Engagement: Strengthen ties with local supporters and build lasting relationships.
  • Proven Fundraising Success: Leverage a platform that has helped nonprofits raise significant funds.
  • Affordable Registration: Participate for just $200.
  • Prize Pool: The prize pool offers numerous opportunities to win additional grants throughout the day. These grants can significantly supplement your fundraising totals, allowing you to achieve your goals faster in a number of ways:
  1. ​​Motivate Your Supporters: The excitement of potential prize winnings can energize your donor base, encouraging them to give more and participate actively.
  2. Enhanced Visibility and Recognition: Winning a prize can elevate your organization's profile within the community, attracting new donors and supporters.
  3. Strategic Fundraising Opportunities: Specific prize categories can incentivize targeted fundraising efforts, such as attracting new donors or increasing online engagement.
  4. Leveling the Playing Field: The prize pool offers opportunities for nonprofits of all sizes to win, providing a fair chance to secure additional funding.
  5. Create Excitement and Engagement: The prize pool adds an element of fun and friendly competition, increasing overall engagement during Give Local 757
  6. Incentivize early giving, or high donation amounts: Many grant opportunities are based on different donation metrics, allowing for a variety of ways to win.
​By participating in Give Local 757, your nonprofit gains access to not only direct donations but also the potential for substantial prize pool winnings, amplifying your impact and expanding your reach.

How to support nonprofits:

Join the Giving Wave: Multiple Ways to Make a Difference on May 6th!
Get ready to unleash your generosity on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, during Give Local 757! We're making it easier than ever for you to support the incredible nonprofits that strengthen our community. Here's how you can participate:
  • Become a Personal Fundraiser: Amplify your impact by creating your very own fundraising page! Share your unique link with friends and family and rally your network to support your favorite causes. It's a fun and impactful way to get everyone involved.
  • Give Directly on Give Local 757: Visit givelocal757.org anytime from midnight to midnight on May 6th. Your donations will contribute to a day of massive community support, and your generosity will be amplified by the dozens of cash grants being awarded throughout the day!
  • Double Your Impact with a Matching Gift: Want your donation to go even further? Donate at 12:30 PM on May 6th, and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $100! Maximize your contribution and make an even bigger difference.
  • ​Old Point National Bank Community Selfie Challenge: Our amazing presenting partner, Old Point National Bank, is inviting everyone to join the fun! Visit any of their Hampton Roads branches, snap a selfie (or take one in front of one of their signs!), and post it on social media. You'll receive a free gift from the bank and be entered to win a $200 summer fun beach bag and a $100 gift card. Plus, here's the best part: when you tag your favorite nonprofit and use the designated hashtags (listed on our website and Facebook), your tagged nonprofit could win a $1,000 grant from Old Point National Bank. 
​With so many ways to participate, supporting our local nonprofits has never been easier. Join us on May 6th and be a part of something truly special!​

Stay Updated! Read the Latest Give Local 757 News
​Witness the Power of Collective Giving: Give Local 757's Impact in Numbers. Over the years, our community has come together in extraordinary ways, proving that even small acts of generosity can create monumental change. This graph visualizes the incredible impact we've made together and our 757 nonprofits are incredibly grateful to all who have supported them thus far!​

Thank you community partners!

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