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Join Community Sailing of Colorado on December 8, 2010 for COLORADO GIVES DAY and help raise $1 Million in one day for Colorado charities! By supporting Colorado Gives Day you are helping Community Sailing fulfill its mission to “provide a place, the means, and the knowledge for youth to learn and refine the skill and art of sailing in a safe, controlled and fun environment.”
 What is Colorado Gives Day?
Colorado Gives Day is a new initiative to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank, CO Gives Day will take place during a 24-hour period starting at 12 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Donations will be accepted through the website GivingFirst.org or on the Community Sailing Website with a goal of raising $1 million in one day for Colorado charities.
When will it take place?
During a 24-hour period starting at 12 a.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2010.
Why was it created?
Colorado ranks among the lowest states in charitable contributions while having some of the highest average incomes. This initiative was created to increase support for Colorado charities through online giving.
100% of your donation goes to Community Sailing of Colorado!
 Who created it?
Community First Foundation partnered with FirstBank to bring this important initiative to Colorado. The Foundation is a Denver-based community foundation that strives to improve quality of life in the seven-county Denver area. We fund community initiatives, support nonprofit organizations, and assist individuals with charitable giving. With the creation of GivingFirst.org in 2007, the Foundation has focused on supporting the nonprofit sector through online giving. FirstBank has more than $10 billion in assets and more than 130 locations in Colorado, Arizona, and California. It has grown through consumer and commercial lending, innovative banking products and services and a high regard for community investment.
How do I make a donation?
Simply click below on the Colorado Gives Day Donate Now Icon or go to www.GivingFirst.org and enter an organization’s name or a topic in the Charity Name field and press Search. Then click on the orange Donate Now button next to the charity’s name and enter the donation information as directed. You can donate with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express) or bank account and do not need to create an account on GivingFirst.org.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE!
For the local good.
 Our goal is to make donating to local charities an easier and more informed experience for you. By offering comprehensive, objective and up-to-date information about nonprofits, we hope GivingFirst.org becomes indispensable for your local giving.
And by helping hundreds of organizations raise awareness online, our goal is also to provide greater support to organizations that are essential for protecting and nurturing the quality of life in Colorado.
Together, we can give where we live.
Community First Foundation is committed to strengthening the metropolitan Denver community. We use our resources to fund vital community initiatives, support nonprofit organizations, and assist individuals with charitable giving. We help donors support charitable causes through estate planning and Donor Advised Funds, and offer grants, fund management and education to nonprofits. We have been serving the community since our founding in 1975.
Learn More – Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
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