Join #GiveAppKY – GivingTuesday (for Nonprofits)

Be part of a regional campaign on GivingTuesday!

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We are inviting Appalachian Kentucky nonprofits to be part of Give Appalachian Kentucky (#GiveAppKY), a community campaign designed to inspire generosity of all forms in the Appalachian Kentucky region on GivingTuesday. On August 19, 2026, register your nonprofit to be part of this movement!

What Does Participation Look Like?

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When you register to participate in the Give Appalachian Kentucky (#GiveAppKY) community campaign, you become part of a larger whole. You are joining together with a community of fellow Appalachian Kentucky nonprofits that are lifting each other up. Towns with community campaigns consistently engage 85% more donors and raise 90% more in donations (per capita) than those without one. GivingTuesday is proof that a rising tide lifts all boats!

After registration closes, you will receive a toolkit with the #GiveAppKY logo, social media graphics to share, outreach templates, and more. These tools are designed to help you make the most out of the campaign, and to help ease the burden that comes with asking your audience to give.

Your nonprofit will be listed on our GivingTuesday landing page, as part of our “Giving Menu.” We will display your logo, a short description of your organization, and your donation link. This means that anyone who visits this page on or leading up to GivingTuesday will see your nonprofit and have the opportunity to make a donation — even if they may not have heard of your nonprofit before.

Each registered nonprofit that actively participates in the #GiveAppKY campaign will also receive an equal share of our “Spread the Love” fund, with the potential to receive additional financial benefits from the Foundation’s campaign sponsors.

Benefits of Participation

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	Solo Campaign	Part of the #GiveAppKY Campaign
Reach	Your nonprofit’s audience.	Your nonprofit’s audience + the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky’s audience. The Foundation will be advertising its #GiveAppKY landing page leading up to and on GivingTuesday. With your nonprofit listed on this landing page, you will reach an even wider audience!
Additional Funding	—	Each nonprofit that actively participates in the campaign receives an equal share of the Foundation’s “Spread the Love” fund, with the potential to receive additional financial benefits from the Foundation’s campaign sponsors.
Giving	Donors give through your giving platform.	Donors still give through your giving platform, which is linked on the Foundation’s #GiveAppKY Giving Menu to help reach a wider audience.
Social Media Support	—	The Foundation provides a social media toolkit to make posting leading up to and on GivingTuesday as easy as possible. Your nonprofit could also be featured on the Foundation’s social media pages.
Training and Support	—	The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky’s team will host #GiveAppKY Hump Day Huddles each Wednesday at 10am leading up to GivingTuesday. These virtual sessions are meant to provide a space for you to ask questions, get inspiration, and receive support from our team. (Find more information in the “GiveAppKY Hump Day Huddles” section below.)
Tailored Support	—	You will have access to the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky’s team for any questions you might have or support you might need leading up to and on GivingTuesday.
Ownership	You own your nonprofit’s GivingTuesday campaign.	The Give Appalachian Kentucky community campaign is co-owned by all participating nonprofits in the region — including you!

Registration Requirements

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1. Must be located in and serve any or all of the ARC-designated counties in Kentucky
   • Eligible counties: Adair, Bath, Bell, Boyd, Breathitt, Carter, Casey, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Elliott, Estill, Fleming, Floyd, Garrard, Green, Greenup, Harlan, Hart, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Lincoln, McCreary, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, Menifee, Metcalfe, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Robertson, Rockcastle, Rowan, Russell, Wayne, Whitley, and Wolfe.
2. Must have a secure giving platform
   • If this is a barrier to participation, please reach out to our team to find out what other options might be available to you.
3. Must be willing to report preliminary fundraising data from GivingTuesday to us by December 8, and final fundraising data by December 15. Fundraising data must be reported to unlock your nonprofit’s share of the Spread the Love fund.

Timeline

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August 19	Nonprofit registration opens
September 30	Nonprofit registration closes
Month of October/November	Begin planning stories you can share on social media on GivingTuesday
Month of November	Slowly begin posting about your participation in the #GiveAppKY campaign to prepare your audience for a day of giving
December 1	GivingTuesday!
December 2	Thank your GivingTuesday donors through social media posts, letters, and/or emails.
December 8	Report your preliminary fundraising data to the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky team for access to your nonprofit’s share of the Spread the Love fund.
December 15	Report your final fundraising data to the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky team for access to your nonprofit’s share of the Spread the Love fund.

Add GivingTuesday to your calendar

FAQs

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How do I register?

Registration opens on September 1, 2026! The registration link will be located on this page, so check back here after registration opens.

Can my nonprofit encourage physical donations along with monetary ones?

Yes! When you register, you can tell us if you have an address for people to send/deliver physical donations to. We will include this information on our Giving Menu.

How often will I hear from you once I’m registered?

We will send out weekly emails leading up to GivingTuesday with resources, tips, and more. We will also be hosting the #GiveAppKY Hump Day Huddle each Wednesday at 10am leading up to GivingTuesday. These sessions are a time to check in, receive support, and get inspiration. You are also welcome to reach out to our team any time with questions!

Is GivingTuesday only for large nonprofits?

Not at all! GivingTuesday is the perfect opportunity for smaller nonprofits to get their name out there and gain new supporters by leveraging the power of a global day of generosity.

How will my nonprofit stand out on GivingTuesday?

You might be worried that there is so much noise on GivingTuesday that your campaign will get lost. But according to GivingTuesday, December 1st “isn’t about competing — it’s about inspiring generosity.” You can make your campaign stand out by sharing impactful stories from your work — those stories are unique to your nonprofit. And as part of the #GiveAppKY campaign, your efforts are multiplied! The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky has learned that nonprofits tend to raise more on GivingTuesday than they do otherwise.

Will participating in GivingTuesday hurt my end-of-year giving campaign?

The short answer is no. GivingTuesday data shows that “80% of people who donate throughout the year and on GivingTuesday give again before the year ends, and most GivingTuesday donors seek more opportunities to contribute throughout the year.” Donors who give to your nonprofit on GivingTuesday are likely to look for more opportunities to give again! And if you are considering participating in GivingTuesday for the first time this year, integrating GivingTuesday into your end-of-year campaign is a great way to get started.

How is the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky connected to GivingTuesday?

Six members of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky’s staff were chosen to be part of GivingTuesday’s inaugural Community Campaign Accelerator cohort, which is designed to give community foundations the tools to help nonprofits leverage the power of the GivingTuesday movement.

#GiveAppKY Hump Day Huddles

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Leading up to GivingTuesday, we will host bi-weekly #GiveAppKY Hump Day Huddles. These sessions will take place virtually every other Wednesday at 10am. You can bring any questions or ideas you might have to these sessions and receive personalized support from our team! These sessions are also a great opportunity to get ideas from other nonprofits also participating in the campaign. After registration closes, you will receive the link to join these sessions.

Campaign Ideas

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We encourage nonprofits participating in #GiveAppKY to put their own spin on the campaign and pursue creative ideas to encourage generosity in Appalachian Kentucky! These campaign examples, compiled by GivingTuesday, may inspire ideas for your approach to #GiveAppKY.

Need Support?

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We are happy to help with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have!