One Valley Community Foundation’s 8th Annual Give Big Gallatin Valley Raises over $2.8 million for 230 local nonprofits
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2022
CONTACT:
Bridget Wilkinson
One Valley Community Foundation
(406) 587- 6262
bridget@onevalley.org
www.GiveBigGV.org
One Valley Community Foundation’s 8th Annual Give Big Gallatin Valley Raises over $2.8 million for 230 local nonprofits
The largest single-day giving event in Montana has another record-breaking year
Gallatin County, MT- On May 5th and 6th, the Gallatin County community came together for the 8th annual Give Big Gallatin Valley, a 24-hour giving event that raises unrestricted funds for local nonprofits. This year, 6,120 generous donors gave a record-breaking $2,872,174 to support 230 organizations. Give Big 2022 marked a significant milestone in the giving day’s history by raising over $10 million since its inception in 2015.
“As our region grows, nonprofit organizations are being asked to do more to support our communities throughout Gallatin County. The critical financial resources raised during Give Big helps to bolster this sector who is addressing many of our area’s pressing issues like housing, education, equity, conservation, access to arts, support for our youth, aging neighbors, and more,” said Bridget Wilkinson, One Valley Community Foundation’s President and CEO.
Give Big supports nonprofits based in or serving Gallatin County. Regardless of team size or resources, all Gallatin County nonprofits are invited to participate in Give Big to raise funds and community awareness for their organizations. Stevie Crosiant, Give Big participant and the Founder and Board President of We are HER said, “without Give Big, we wouldn't have the capacity to pull off a fundraiser of this size. Because of Give Big, we will be able to host our second annual survivor retreat, a program where all the funds come from Give Big. We're so grateful to One Valley for hosting this fundraiser so we can continue to create safe spaces where survivors can heal and grow.”
After two years of hosting Give Big online, the community was excited to be able to celebrate in person together. Across the County, nonprofits and businesses hosted over 70 events ranging from pottery classes to science experiments for kids. These events provided an opportunity for nonprofit staff members, volunteers, local businesses, and donors to come together and share the excitement of Give Big. With the support of generous local businesses, $20,000 worth of prizes were awarded to nonprofits throughout the giving day. Prizes are a way to engage donors, support nonprofits of all sizes, and recognize organizations for their impactful work.
The goal of this initiative is to encourage all nonprofits and community members to come together to celebrate the generosity in Gallatin County. Mel Cronin, a local nonprofit board member said, “Give Big has positively impacted our organization, Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association, and our community. Since its inception by One Valley Community Foundation, Give Big, and One Valley's fantastic staff have fostered a community culture of generosity and philanthropy. The 24-hour event and One Valley have helped our nonprofit grow positively and spotlighted other organizations that have served as guideposts for our organization. The event has created an atmosphere of cooperative fundraising amongst many of our region's nonprofits forging many partnerships beyond Give Big."
For more information about Give Big 2022, go to www.GiveBigGV.org or contact Jill Ellwood at (406) 587-6262 or jill@onvalley.org.
About One Valley Community Foundation
Formerly known as the Bozeman Area Community Foundation, One Valley Community Foundation’s mission is to connect people who care to causes that matter to build a better community. Through philanthropic services, strategic investments, and community leadership, One Valley Community Foundation helps people support the causes they care about, now and for generations to come. The Community Foundation serves the areas of Bozeman, Big Sky, Belgrade, Manhattan, Churchill, Three Forks, and the rural areas in between. Since its inception in 1998, the Foundation has galvanized more than $8.6 million for 200+ local nonprofit organizations. Learn more at www.OneValley.org.
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