Nonprofits rally for Colorado Gives Day, one of the nation's largest online giving movements

DENVER, Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of representatives from Colorado's vibrant nonprofit sector gathered at the Capitol in Denver yesterday (November 28, 2017) in support of Colorado Gives Day, a statewide movement to increase online giving.

On Colorado Gives Day, December 5, 2017, donations are accepted at ColoradoGivesDay.org, which features the missions, programs and finances of more than 2,300 Colorado nonprofits.  The 24-hour event connects donors with many kinds of nonprofits while connecting nonprofits with an expanded base of supporters.

Since its inception in 2010, Colorado Gives Day has raised $145.3 million for Colorado nonprofits, making it among the most successful giving days in the nation. Last year alone, donors gave more than 146,600 individual donations to 2,140 nonprofits totaling $33.8 million, breaking all previous records.

The event is presented by Community First Foundation, a local community foundation dedicated to fueling positive change in Jefferson County, the Denver metropolitan area and beyond, and FirstBank, Colorado's second largest bank and one of the most philanthropic companies in the state.

"Colorado Gives Day highlights the best of Colorado," said Marla J. Williams, president and CEO of Community First Foundation. "It celebrates the extraordinary generosity of Coloradans and the important contributions Colorado nonprofits make to our community every day."

How to Participate
Donors can search for local charities from any page on ColoradoGivesDay.org to learn more and donate on Colorado Gives Day. Get the whole family involved! Colorado Gives Day is a great opportunity to introduce a child to the joy of giving. The newly designed KidsforColoradoGives.org, the kid-friendly component of ColoradoGives.org, helps young donors experience the joy of giving in a fun, safe environment.

More information on Colorado Gives Day 2017 is online at ColoradoGivesDay.org. For statistics on last year's Colorado Gives Day and year-over-year comparisons, please visit ColoradoGives.org/Data&Reports.

About Community First Foundation
Since 1975, Community First Foundation has been helping generous donors and innovative nonprofits come together to improve the quality of life and create positive change in Jefferson County, the Denver metropolitan area and beyond. We serve as a connector, partner, collaborator and resource to fuel the power of community for the greater good. For more information, visit CommunityFirstFoundation.org.

About FirstBank
FirstBank operates more than 115 locations in Colorado, Arizona and California. FirstBank is the largest locally owned banking organization in Colorado, serving more than 750,000 customers. Since 2000, FirstBank has contributed more than $57 million and thousands of volunteer hours to charitable organizations. FirstBank is unique in that a majority of its stock is owned by management and employees. For more information, visit efirstbank.com.

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SOURCE Community First Foundation