March 20, 2019
I #Spring2ACTion because....
" Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others ".
-Booker T. Washington

Tell us what makes you #Spring2ACTion and share your photo. Simply write your #Spring2ACTion motivation on the provided template, take a picture with it and share it on Facebook.

You can make your contribution count twice as much by sharing your story and inspiring others to follow your lead. Let's show off Alexandria's generosity!

Business Fundraisers Join S2A!
This year, we are seeking to grow our Spring2ACTion footprint by engaging Alexandria businesses. These businesses have committed to engaging their staff and customers to raise awareness on or leading up to April 10. Our goal is to ultimately raise more money for all Alexandria nonprofits. Please join us in welcoming the following Alexandria businesses:
Stay tuned to see what other business decide to join us!
Don't forget...
  1. Finalize Organizational Profile Page
  2. Pickup Spring2ACTion Materials
  3. Past Workshop Highlights
Finalize Organization Profile Page
Place your best foot forward and finalize your organization's profile page. Your Spring2ACTion profile page may be your first interface with donors. Make sure you finalize your profile page by Monday, March 25.
Spring2ACTion Swag
Spring2ACTion materials have arrived and are ready to be picked up at ACT for Alexandria's office, 201 King Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA . Materials include: T-shirts, yard signs, balloons, flyers, posters, and stickers. Materials are generally available Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm. Feel free to call ahead at (703) 739-7778 to make sure that someone will be in the office.
Past Workshop Highlights
In case you missed past workshops, here are some key takeaways:

Matching Grants : Nonprofits with matching grants raised 4.5x more dollars than those without. Take a look at your donor database and reach out to donors who may be interested in turning their donation into a matching grant. Engage your board and pool their support to create a matching grant.

Stewardship : Call and thank your donors when you receive their gift - if it's a new gift or increased amount, ask them what compelled them to give

Prize Rules : In pursuit of equity and inclusion, organizations are only eligible to win 2 power hour prizes. Click here to read all prize rules.

Click here to access resources from all past workshops.

Giving is Social
Are you hosting an offline event for Spring2ACTion? This event can be during early giving (March 27 - April 9) or Spring2ACTion Day, April 10. Be sure to add your event to our calendar so we can share it with the community, media, and donors! Click on the "Add Event" button to get started.
Your Name in Lights
The Alexandria Times is offering a special Spring2ACTion nonprofit section in their Thursday, April 4 edition and offering special print ad discounts for the entire month of March a full-page color ad for $500 and half-page ad for $250. Contact Marty DeVine with questions - mdevine@alextimes.com or click below for more information.
Important Spring2ACTion Dates
Month of March - Yates Give Us Your Two Cents - fill up on gas and proceeds will support Spring2ACTion prizes. Take a photo while you're filling up, post it on Facebook tagging @Spring2ACTion, #Spring2ACTion and #yatesgy2c for a chance to win $100 cash!

March 25 - Deadline to complete your Spring2ACTion profile 

March 27 - Kick off Early Giving on March 27 by dining at Lena’s Wood Fired Pizza & Tap, mention “Spring2ACTion” and 15% of sales will support prizes for nonprofits on April 10

March 27 - April 9  – Early Giving for Spring2ACTion

April 10  – Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s Giving Day!

April 24 - Search Inside Yourself (SIY) Info Session, 9-10am at Alexandria Economic Development Partnership. Register here .

May 3  – Spring2ACTion Celebration at Mia's Italian Kitchen

May 7  - Harness Your Spring2ACTion Donors to Build a More Robust Fundraising Program, 9-10:30am at WSUMC. Register  here.
Thank You to Our Spring2ACTion Sponsors
Questions about Spring2ACTion?
Contact: Brandi Yee, ACT Chief Program Officer