Key WyoGives Dates

With all of the excitement leading up to WyoGives on July 12, here are a few important dates you'll want to remember:

Registration begins: March 6

Registration ends: June 16

Training Webinars: See Trainings Page

WyoGives In-Person Mixer (Wyoming Nonprofit Leadership Summit Pre-Event): June 5th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Final Steps webinar: June 21

Profile completion date: June 30

WyoGives: July 12


Questions about the dates above? Contact info@wynonprofit.org or chat with the GiveGab Customer Success team using the Blue Chat Bubble to learn more! The WyoGives team is holding virtual office hours 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM every Tuesday and Thursday. This is a great way to get your questions answered! To join during this timeframe, click on this Zoom Link.

Major Milestones

Month 1

The WyoGives Team will:

  • Encourage nonprofits to sign up for WyoGives
  • Network with and recruit statewide community nonprofit leaders to expand and amplify WyoGives’s message to nonprofits, donors, and other general supporters

You should:

  • Sign up for WyoGives and customize your profile
  • Assemble your WyoGives team and involve them in planning how your WyoGives campaign will complement your annual fundraising strategy
  • Attend a webinar to learn about WyoGives, how to promote your WyoGives campaign, and how to recruit and utilize peer-to-peer fundraisers
  • Discover all the resources available for you to use in your nonprofit toolkit (email marketing, social media posts, graphics, planning guide, and more!)

Month 2

The WyoGives Team will:

  • Work with statewide newspapers, radio stations, and other media outlets to continue spreading the word to a wider audience about WyoGives
  • Continue offering trainings to nonprofits participating in WyoGives, and those interested in the opportunity, on giving day best practices.
  • Develop content for nonprofits participating in WyoGives to use, and for use on WyoGives social media pages, Facebook and Twitter.

You should:

  • Craft your campaign story. How are you celebrating WyoGives? How will you use the funds raised during WyoGives? Why should donors give to you on WyoGives? Watch our Storytelling Training Video to learn more!
  • Recruit fundraising champions for your campaign. You can use your Board, volunteers, or staff!
  • Let your volunteers know you’re participating in WyoGives and you need their help in extra special ways! Give them meaningful assignments to fully engage them.
  • Develop your messaging plan for the next 2 months to ensure your donors know you are participating in WyoGives on July 12. Download the email and social media timelines in the Nonprofit Toolkit to get a head start!

Month 3

The WyoGives Team will:

  • Provide more resources to statewide community nonprofit leaders to expand and amplify WyoGives’s message to nonprofits, donors, and other general supporters
  • Continue promoting WyoGives to nonprofits across the state

You should:

  • Send out a save the date email and social media post to all of your supporters! Download the WyoGives “Save the Date” graphic from the Nonprofit Toolkit to make sure your messages stand out!
  • Host a fundraising champion kick-off party to teach your fundraising champions best practices on fundraising!

Month 4

The WyoGives Team will:

  • Heavily promote WyoGives to all media outlets across the state
  • Finalize partnerships with local businesses to benefit every nonprofit participating in WyoGives

You should:

  • Post on social media regularly about WyoGives, using the hashtag WyoGives
  • Email your supporters with additional details about WyoGives. How do they give? Why should they give? When should they give?
  • Ensure your campaign story and messaging are ready to go. Make a test donation to make sure you understand the process.

Day of

The WyoGives Team will:

  • Heavily promote WyoGives to all media outlets across the state
  • Provide 24-hour support to all nonprofits and their supporters

You should:

  • Post on social media regularly about WyoGives, using the hashtag WyoGives
  • Email your supporters with updates and how they can help your WyoGives campaign
  • Thank your supporters in real-time on social media, in emails, or give them a call!
  • Celebrate!

Beyond

The WyoGives Team will:

  • Share statistics from WyoGives, including nonprofit success stories, and describe the powerful change that will happen as a result of the generous donations to statewide nonprofits.

You should:

  • Share the results from your WyoGives participation and what those results mean.
  • Thank your donors and let them know exactly what their donations mean for your program.
  • Send handwritten notes to your fundraising champions and your Board for their assistance.
  • Send periodic updates on how the donations you received are being used. Keep your donors engaged by letting them know how their money is benefiting your organization and your cause.
  • Engage with your donors on GiveGab after WyoGives by posting volunteer opportunities, fundraising, and hosting events!