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Fairfield County's Giving Day is our region's biggest philanthropic event and will be back for a seventh year on February 27, 2020!

Fairfield County Giving Day is a 24-hour online giving marathon designed to amplify the amazing work of our nonprofit community, boost staff and volunteer skills that can be used beyond Giving Day, and encourage important giving to further the missions of local charities supporting causes that you care about. 

  • Is reducing the number of homeless pets in shelters something that is important to you?   

  • Is offering affordable, accessible spay/neuter services for all something that should be prioritized? 

  • Do you feel strongly that everyone deserves to know the unconditional love that pet ownership brings, no matter their economic status, race or location they live in? 

  • Do you feel like that there are simply not enough adoptive homes, and something else has to be done about the evergrowing pet overpopulation issue?

Then you’re among friends.

Through your support, we've developed a long-term strategic plan which includes a combination of population control by offering low and no-cost spay/neuters for both owned and free-roaming animals, and then supplementing with the "Pets for Life" program to keep adopted pets in their forever homes!  Your support and the support of our community is a crucial element in offering accessible, affordable spay/neuter services for every pet, every family and every community.  As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, all the support we're able to provide to those in need comes from the aid and assistance we receive from our loving community.  EVERYTHING we do is possible because of you!

Join us on February 27, 2020 and make a tax-deductible donation to Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic this Fairfield County Giving Day. Give today.  Feel good tomorrow.  Have an invaluable impact that lasts forever.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE ON 2/27/20!**

**DONATION LINK AVAILABLE ON 2/27/2020 ONLY

Donor FAQ's

[as provided by the Fairfield County Community Foundation]


Q. What is Fairfield County's Giving Day?

Hosted by Fairfield County's Community Foundation, with lead sponsor Bank of America, Giving Day inspires and empowers our region to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofit organizations in just 24 hours through online donations. It invites those who love Fairfield County to come together and make an incredibly powerful, collective impact by supporting local nonprofits on February 27, 2020. Donors are able to choose where their donations go from our approved list of eligible nonprofits.

The minimum donation is $10 and there is no maximum. Prize money will be made available to amplify charitable donations, excite nonprofits and donors to participate, and keep momentum going throughout the day. Whether you give $10 or $1,000, your donation will make a difference!


Q. When is Fairfield County's Giving Day?

Fairfield County's Giving Day is on February 27th, 2020 from midnight to 11:59 PM.


Q. Where can I receive updates about Fairfield County's Giving Day?

Fairfield County's Giving Day is an online event and all activity takes place on FCGives.org. Updates will be posted to FCGives.org as well as the Community Foundation’s website at FCCFoundation.org and on Facebook and Twitter (@FCCFoundation).


Q. If I have other questions, who can I contact?

You can write into the blue chat bubble at the bottom right hand corner of your screen or email info@fccfoundation.org


Q. How will donations be distributed?

Each donation made to a participating nonprofit will be disbursed directly from GiveGab via direct deposit after 5 business days.

Q. Who can donate?

Anyone with a credit card or a debit card and access to the internet via a computer, smart phone or tablet can donate. Donations must be made on FCGives.org on February 27, 2020 between 12:00:00 AM - 11:59:59 PM EST. Donations through the Fairfield County's Giving Day online portal to charitable nonprofit organizations are tax-deductible and cannot be refunded. Contributions may be made via credit and debit card only. Donations will be received and receipted by GiveGab.


Q. What forms of donations are accepted? 

All donations must be made online via FCGives.org. MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express donations will be accepted through FCGives.org on February 27, 2020 during Fairfield County's Giving Day. Checks, donations on FCCFoundation.org and donations made directly to individual nonprofits will not be counted on FCGives.org and will be ineligible for Giving Day prizes.


Q. How much of my donation goes to the nonprofit?

Each donation incurs a 6.2% fee that is comprised of a 2% GiveGab platform management fee (capped at $20 per donation), 2.2% credit card processing fee + $0.30 for all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover), and 2% administrative fee to help Fairfield County’s Community Foundation defray costs of organizing this monumental day. You are given the option to cover the fees and if you choose this option, 100% of your online charitable gift will go to the receiving organization.

Any donations processed outside of the Giving Day Period, through GiveGab.com, or subsequent recurring donations are subject to transaction fees outlined on the GiveGab.com pricing page: info.givegab.com/pricing.


Q. Is the website secure?

Yes. Credit card transactions are secure and backed by a PCI Level 1 secure service provider certification. Our technology partner, GiveGab, is the recognized technology leader for fundraising initiatives of this magnitude around the country.


Q. Who will receive my contact information?

The organization(s) you choose to support will have access to your name and email address. This information is used solely to send thank you messages, provide the option to receive future notifications, and to notify you of future activities. You have the option of selecting to be anonymous and the nonprofit organization will not have access to your contact information.


Q. Do I need to create an account with GiveGab?

No. You do not need to create an account to make a donation. Your tax receipt is emailed immediately upon processing your donation. The benefits of creating an account though include having your tax receipts collected in one location, being able to track your donations, follow the charities you support, and engage in future volunteering and donations.


Q. Can I make donations via a mobile device?

Yes! Simply visit FCGives.org on your mobile device.


Q. Are the gifts tax-deductible?

Yes! All donations are tax deductible. You will receive an email receipt via GiveGab immediately following your donation that can be used for tax purposes. You can request an additional email receipt anytime at FCGives.org. (Additional receipts can be requested by contacting the GiveGab Customer Success team via email at customersuccess@givegab.com or using the chat bubble on the site. The community foundation will also be able to issue duplicate receipts using the Master Admin Dashboard they will have access to).


Q. Do I receive a tax receipt from the nonprofit?

No, you will receive a tax receipt via email for your online gift from GiveGab.


Q. How will the donations be reported on my credit card statement?

Donations are reported on the Credit Card statement under the name of the organization the donation is made to.


Q. Can my company match my donation made on Fairfield County's Giving Day?

All donations must be made on FCGives.org on February 27, 2020. While we do encourage businesses to provide incentives to their employees, all Giving Day 2019 company matching gifts under $500 received after February 27, 2020 will directly support Giving Day 2020.


Q. How is Bank of America involved in Fairfield County's Giving Day and what information will they collect?

Bank of America has served as Fairfield County's Giving Day champion sponsor since its inaugural campaign in 2014. Bank of America helps fund the prize pool and also serves as a marketing partner, generously promoting Giving Day in each of its Fairfield County branch locations. Bank of America does not receive or collect donor information from Fairfield County's Giving Day.


Q. Can I pre-schedule a donation for Fairfield County's Giving Day?

No, you cannot pre-schedule your Fairfield County's Giving Day gift. All gifts must be made between midnight and 11:59 p.m. on February 27th, 2020.

Fairfield County’s Giving Day mission is to promote philanthropy as a means to create change in Fairfield County, focusing on innovative and collaborative solutions to critical issues impacting the community.

Questions? Comments?  Email erin.pollander@nutmegclinic.org!

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