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This page answers common questions from participating nonprofits. Our most common donor questions can be found on the Donor FAQ page.
If you don't find the answer to your question on this page, you may be able to find it by searching the Mightycause Support Center.
Experiencing an Issue?
If you are experiencing any issues with this website or any other technical issues, please reach out to our partners on this event, Mightycause, at support@mightycause.com or at the question mark link on the bottom right of your screen. They are available Monday - Friday from 9am to 5pm EST.
This page answers common questions from participating nonprofits. Our most common donor questions can be found on the Donor FAQ page.
If you don't find the answer to your question on this page, you may be able to find it by searching the Mightycause Support Center.
The Basics
How do I register my nonprofit to participate?
Is there a fee to participate in Give Local?
How do I access my organization's page?
What is our nonprofit’s role during Give Local?
How much time will I need to commit to participating in Give Local?
Is there a limit to the amount I can raise through Give Local?
What is Early Giving?
Give Local Incentives
What is the Give Local Bonus Fund?
How does the Bonus Fund work?
What is Giving Wednesday?
How are donation fees covered?
Donation Rules
What types of donations count towards Give Local totals and bonus funds?
What types of donations are NOT allowed to be counted toward our totals?
Can we give anything in return for a donation?
Do I need to issue a tax receipt to my donors?
Offline Gifts (Checks or Cash)
What if a donor doesn't want to give online?
How do I add an offline donation to my fundraising total?
Who sends the tax receipts to donors who give offline?
We received a check but the donor did not write "Give Local" in the memo line. Can that be counted?
Other Donation Questions
Why are donors being asked to cover fees?
Does the Community Foundation receive any portion of the donations or fees?
How will donations made during Give Local be distributed?
Working With Your Donors
How can we see who donated to us in the past during Give Local?
How do I view current donor information?
Do I need to issue a tax receipt to my donors who give online?
Matching Donations
What are matches? How do I get a match funder?
How much should the match be?
How do I add the match to the system?
Are Match dollars included in Give Local totals and Bonus Fund calculations?
Recording Match payments
How to I ensure Match Funds are not appearing twice?
Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers
What is a peer-to-peer fundraiser?
How do supporters set up peer-to-peer fundraisers?
How do I create a template?
Give Local Support
I forgot my password on Mightycause.
Is there a Help Center for the Give Local Platform (Mightycause)?
Other questions?