Deadline Nears for Annie B’s Sign ups

Chico, California (July 23, 2009) – All charitable causes in Butte, Glenn, Tehama and Colusa counties are invited to participate in a program to stimulate donations, Annie B’s Community Drive. However, nonprofit organizations must apply before the application deadline of August 1.

The Annie B’s Community Drive is designed to encourage giving to local nonprofits during a two-month donation period, August 1 to September 30. During the first two years of the  campaign, $2 million in contributions for local nonprofits were supplemented by $200,000 in grants from North Valley Community Foundation, allowing donors’ contributions to make an even greater difference in the region.

Starting on August 1, 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 grant funds available. The total amount of donations determines the match percentage.

In partnership with the Chico Thursday Night Market, participating nonprofits will be present at the Chico City Plaza on September 3, with information on the services each provides. Following the conclusion of the drive, a celebration will be held on October 17 involving all participating nonprofits and community supporters to announce the results of the campaign.

All nonprofit organizations in Butte, Tehama, Colusa and Glenn Counties are eligible to participate, but must apply by August 1.  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 $6 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.  

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. Visit the NVCF website, www.nvcf.org, to learn more about programs and services.