About Us
Uniting giving in the Midlands since 2014.
Generosity in action.
Midlands Gives, an initiative of Central Carolina Community Foundation, is a region-wide giving initiative that brings the community together to raise financial support and awareness for local nonprofits in 11 Midlands counties. In addition to being a year-round resource for donors across the Midlands, the Midlands Gives initiative amplifies donations during an annual 18-hour online giving day on the first Tuesday of May.
Our Goals
- Raise the level of knowledge about nonprofit organizations in our community and highlight their positive impact on our well-being.
- Grow the base of engaged donors in the Midlands - bringing new donors to our nonprofit organizations.
- Support our local nonprofit organizations and improve their capacity through training opportunities.
Our Impact
Since our inception in 2014, Midlands Gives has raised $24 million for local nonprofits in the Midlands.
FAQs
About Central Carolina Community Foundation?
yourfoundation.orgWe are the Midlands' leader in collaborative philanthropy, a nonprofit organization that links charitable people and businesses with areas of need in our community.
Serving the Midlands
We serve donors and organizations in the following 11 counties:
- Calhoun
- Clarendon
- Fairfield
- Kershaw
- Lee
- Lexington
- Newberry
- Orangeburg
- Richland
- Saluda
- Sumter
When is Midlands Gives Day?
Midlands Gives Day takes place online on the first Tuesday in May, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time.
How does the giving platform work?
Find a CauseOur year-round online giving platform is MidlandsGives.org. The platform only features verified Midlands-based nonprofits. Donations made to these nonprofits are processed through the website, enabling donors and the nonprofits to track their giving.
Why does Central Carolina Community Foundation host Midlands Gives?
We aim to:
- Raise awareness of nonprofit organizations in our community and highlight their positive impact.
- Grow the base of engaged donors in the Midlands - attracting new donors to our community-benefiting organizations.
- Support our local nonprofit organizations and improve their effectiveness through training opportunities.
Why should I give through MidlandsGives.org?
MidlandsGives.org is a secure, easy platform to support your favorite local organizations throughout the year.
Sponsor prize incentives and amplify gifts donated through the online giving platform on Midlands Gives Day.
Does Central Carolina Community Foundation endorse participating nonprofits' mission or programs?
While we verify the charitable status of every nonprofit that participates in Midlands Gives, we do not screen or select organizations based on their charitable purpose or mission.
Midlands Gives eligibility is based on:
- Providing services in our 11-county service area
- The organization's status as a recognized Section 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt public charity
What is a unique donor?
One person, business, or corporation is considered a unique donor when they donate to a charitable organization. The giving day leaderboard counts each gift made to a different organization as a separate contribution. However, if a donor makes multiple gifts to the same organization using the same credit card, the gifts are considered a single contribution.
What is Neon One?
NeonOne.comNeon One is our Midlands Gives technology partner. Neon Giving Days, formerly CiviCore, is the platform that drives consistent year-over-year growth for the nation's largest giving days.
Questions?
Please submit questions using the support button in the lower right corner of the screen, email midlandsgives@yourfoundation.org, or call us at 803.254.5601 x4.
Central Carolina Community Foundation
2142 Boyce Street, Suite 402
Columbia, SC 29201
803-254-5601