CONTRIBUTED BY BARBARA PATTON
OPELIKA —
Envision Opelika Foundation Inc. announced Tuesday that it is accepting applications from nonprofits serving Opelika for the fifth annual Opelika Giving Day, scheduled to begin May 10.
Opelika Giving Day is a 24-hour online fundraising challenge that aims to provide an easy and exciting way for people to support their local nonprofits serving Opelika.
Since its inception, Opelika Giving Day has helped raise nearly $150,000 for more than 35 nonprofits serving Opelika from 1,140 donations.
“Envision Opelika Foundation is proud to be the host organization for Opelika Giving Day this year,” said Susan Brinson, president of the organization. “Opelika Giving Day is a way to support special projects within our community, giving everyone an opportunity to contribute to their favorite nonprofit project, or possibly multiple projects, that impact Opelika. Individuals, companies and organizations are all invited to participate in this special day of giving.”
To fill out an application for Opelika Giving Day, visit www.opelikagivingday.org.
Applications are due April 10 and the selections will be made the following day. On average, 10 nonprofit organizations that service the Opelika area are selected based on the strength and scope of their applications. Each nonprofit must commit to designating a project contact person to lead their social media campaign, participate in training sessions and build engagement with their prospective donors leading up to the day of Opelika Giving Day.
Nonprofits are encouraged to spotlight their projects this year and raise funds to make them a reality. This year, the 24-hour period will begin at noon on May 10 and run through noon on May 11.
ABOUT ENVISION OPELIKA FOUNDATION INC.
The Envision Opelika Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2003 that works towards improving the quality of life for all residents of the community through its citizens, organizations and community partners. The Envision Opelika office is located at 1103 Glenn St., and its mailing address is P. O. Box 165, Opelika, Alabama 36803.