Interested nonprofits must register to participate each year. Before registering, please review the eligibility requirements, participation expectations, Terms of Service, Nonprofit FAQ, and other informational materials provided to help ensure understanding and prepare for success of the fundraiser.
Your registration information will be reviewed by the Community Foundation of Fayette County to assess eligibility and serve as documentation for due diligence. After registration, approved nonprofits will create a public-facing profile page through the GiveGab platform and have direct access to view and export their donation report.
Your nonprofit may be contacted for additional information regarding your participation.
About Fayette Gives
Fayette Gives is a "day of giving" hosted by the Community Foundation of Fayette County that aims to build a stronger Fayette by engaging the community in philanthropy and supporting local nonprofits. During this fundraising marathon, the public donates to participating nonprofits, and match incentives for nonprofits enhance the impact of each gift. Fayette Gives provides an opportunity for nonprofits to fundraise, promote their mission, and invite everyone to be a philanthropist in a community-wide effort to give back.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and must not be a private foundation as defined in section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Must be located in or providing service in Fayette County, PA.
- Must file the Federal Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-N annually.
- Must attend at least one (1) training session. Available sessions: July 14 at 3:00; July 29 at 9:00; August 6 at 9:00; August 11 at 3:00. All training sessions will take place in-person at the CFFC office.
- Must agree to use all Fayette Gives money to benefit Fayette County.
Participation Expectations
- Promote Fayette Gives, actively participate in activities to encourage donations, and utilize the official Fayette Gives campaign materials.
- Do not alter the official Fayette Gives Check Contribution Form. This is used for consistent, efficient data entry and accurate messaging.
- Build your nonprofit profile with a logo, cover photo, overview in the "Story" section, fundraising goal, and at least one "cause" identified.
- Support a positive, collaborative environment in the spirit of this community-wide event.
- Monitor the Community Foundation of Fayette County's communication about Fayette Gives to stay informed and understand the fundraiser to the best of your ability.
- Review the Nonprofit FAQ to understand donation guidelines and ensure that you are sharing accurate information with your donors.
- Contact the foundation with questions throughout the campaign.
- Permission for the Community Foundation of Fayette County to use information and photos from your nonprofit profile for promotional purposes (credited to your organization).
Match Incentive
Participating nonprofits will receive a 10% match on eligible Fayette Gives donations, up to a maximum of $10,000 per nonprofit.
To qualify, donations must:
- Be at least $25 per nonprofit
- Be made through an approved Fayette Gives donation method
- Be received at the CFFC office by 8:00 p.m. on November 5, 2026 (not postmarked)
If funds remain in the match pool after all 10% matches are distributed, CFFC may increase the match percentage. Match dollars will be added to each nonprofit's Fayette Gives total after Fayette Gives Day.
Online Donation Fees
GiveGab retains a 3.5% platform management fee from all online donations. Credit card processing fees are an additional 2.5% + $0.30 for all major credit cards. Offline donations (checks, donor advised funds, IRS contributions, stock transfers) will not have fees.
Online donors are given the option to cover the fees. If a donor chooses this option, 100% of their online charitable gift will benefit their selected nonprofit(s). If a donor does not choose to cover the fees, their selected nonprofit(s) will receive the donation less the fees.
Donations and Payout
As the host of Fayette Gives, the Community Foundation of Fayette County accepts and processes all donations; therefore, donations are designated to the foundation and the tax receipt is sent from the foundation. After Fayette Gives day, the foundation will distribute one lump sum to each nonprofit for their total Fayette Gives amount.
Fayette Gives distributions are sent to nonprofits via ACH transfer by the end of the current calendar year. Nonprofits must provide ACH transfer details to the Community Foundation of Fayette County, providing bank account information and authorization to send the electronic direct deposit. If a nonprofit has previously submitted ACH details, they do not need to re-submit this information unless/until there is a change in their bank account information.