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More than 3,400 donors raised $769,230 during the 11th annual GiveLocalNRV Giving Day! This event, hosted by the CFNRV, began at noon on Wednesday, June 26 and wrapped up at noon on Thursday, June 27. For 24 hours, dozens of community organizations raised funds and awareness for their missions. In total, 133 causes received donations. Many donors gave to multiple organizations, resulting in more than 4,400 gifts throughout the event. Participating organizations fundraised throughout the month of June during the early giving period, culminating in the 24-hour giving day sprint that kicked off at noon on Wednesday, June 26. “We often talk about the joy of giving here at the CFNRV,” said Jessica Wirgau. “We love seeing how creative the participating nonprofits can be and the joy they take in talking about their work during the giving day. Watching donations pour in from across the New River Valley and beyond in response to that creativity is so gratifying for our team.” Donors also showed up from around the United States and world, with more than 600 donations coming from outside Virginia. This incredible reach came from participating organizations tirelessly reaching out to their professional and personal networks. Donation size ranged greatly, with an overall average donation of $141 and median donation of $50. More than 60% of donations were $50 or less, demonstrating the power of how smaller gifts can add up to a huge difference in fundraising success.

Fueling the excitement of the day were $20,000 in grants and prizes offered by the CFNRV and our sponsors, including our top sponsor National Bank of Blacksburg. Other generous sponsors for this event were First Bank & Trust, Atlantic Union Bank, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Carter Bank & Trust, Olio Financial Planning, Automation Creations, Inc., Legacy Builders NRV, Inc., and Brown Insurance. Each year, the CFNRV gives out two “Giving Day Superstar” grants worth $1,000 each. This grant is selected by the CFNRV team and awarded to two organizations that best embody the spirit of the giving day. One of this year’s superstars was Inmate Family Assistance of the New River Valley (IFANRV), which provides monetary assistance to families of inmates residing in Montgomery County jails. “We participate in the GiveLocalNRV Giving Day each year because it is the best way for a small organization to get a lot of exposure,” said Deanna Cox, IFANRV’s director. “The event makes all participating organizations feel like they are an important part of the larger not for profit community. Receiving the Superstar Grant was such an honor. It reinforced our belief that what we are doing is valued.” Since its inception in 2014, the GiveLocalNRV Giving Day has raised more than $4.3 million for organizations serving the New River Valley. This total represents thousands of donors and dozens of organizations, all working together to show how powerful philanthropy can be. We received donations from 47 states outside Virginia. Here are the top states donors came from: 1. North Carolina (90) 2. California (51) 3. Florida (49) 4. Pennsylvania (41) 5. Colorado (38)

Wythe County 31

Giles County 112

City of Radford 173

Montgomery County 1,487

Pulaski County 278

Donations Within the CFNRV’s Geographic Footprint

Floyd County 364

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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS