Chico, California (May 1, 2007) – All charitable causes in Butte, Glenn, Tehama and Colusa counties are invited to participate in a new program to stimulate donations. North Valley Community Foundation is challenging our region with $500,000 in matching grants (over five years) for local nonprofits. The Annie B’s Community Drive is designed to encourage giving to local nonprofits during a two-month donation period, mid-August to mid-October.

During the 2007 campaign, contributions for local nonprofits will be matched by $100,000 from North Valley Community Foundation, allowing donors’ contributions to make an even greater difference in the region. A North Valley Community Foundation donor has made this possible, expecting to duplicate a similar effort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, that raised $6 million last year and $45 million over the past 10 years.

Starting on August 15, nonprofit organizations participating in the “Annie B’s Community Drive” will ask their donors to contribute. Gifts are made to NVCF by a donor on behalf of the qualified local charity.  Nonprofits receive 100% of these donor contributions plus monies will be added from the $100,000 in grant funds available. The ratio of matching funds to donor contributions determines the match percentage.

Following the conclusion of the drive, a celebration will be held on October 13 involving all participating nonprofits and community supporters.

All nonprofit organizations in Butte, Tehama, Colusa and Glenn Counties are invited to participate, but must sign up in advance.  Visit www.nvcf.org for details, or call NVCF Program Officer Alexa Valavanis at 891-1150 ext. 23.
In addition to increasing support for local nonprofit organizations, the goal of Annie B’s Community Drive is to help organizations fulfill their missions in sustainable ways and to increase support from donations. Many participating organizations will use this opportunity to create and/or increase their endowment funds at NVCF.

NVCF is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization that builds financial resources to meet community needs through grants and programs primarily for residents in the Butte, Colusa, Glenn and Tehama counties.  With net assets of over $3.5 million, NVCF provides financial and administrative services to donors, professional advisors and nonprofit organizations with the goal
of enriching the quality of life for community members. Since 1986, over 200 individuals, families, businesses, and community groups have established funds at the Foundation. 

North Valley Community Foundation is one of approximately 700 community foundations throughout the United States that provides similar services. Each is dedicated to increasing philanthropy and improving and enriching the lives of community members in a specific geographic area.

The NVCF office is open Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm and by appointments on the weekends. NVCF is located at 3120 Cohasset Rd., Suite 8 in Chico, California, (530) 891-1150. 

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