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GiveSI Community Day of Giving.

GiveSI is a Southern Illinois fundraising campaign that provides participating charities with shared promotion, training, and eligibility for a matching bonus pool.

Offered bySouthern Illinois Community Foundationverified 2026-07-10

Overview

What it does.

The 2026 campaign is scheduled for October 9 and the official page links to nonprofit registration. This is a coordinated giving campaign, not a guaranteed foundation grant amount.

Best for: A Southern Illinois charity prepared to mobilize donors during a regional giving campaign.

Eligibility

Who and what may qualify.

Eligible applicants

  • Local charitable groups serving Southern Illinois that complete GiveSI registration requirements

Eligible uses

  • Organization-directed fundraising during the 30-hour campaign
  • Matching Bonus Pool participation
  • Workshops and training for long-term sustainability

Application

How to start.

  1. Review the 2026 GiveSI page.
  2. Complete nonprofit registration.
  3. Attend available workshops and prepare a campaign plan.

Timing: The campaign is October 9, 2026; the official page did not state a registration deadline.

Planning notes

Limits to account for.

  • Participation does not guarantee a specific grant amount.
  • Credit-card fees may apply to donations.

Campaign proceeds can complement other grants subject to each funder's restrictions.

Evidence

Official sources.

  • GiveSI 2026Southern Illinois Community Foundation · accessed 2026-07-10
  • Our Service AreaSouthern Illinois Community Foundation · accessed 2026-07-10