Douglas County Promotes Colorado Gives Day, Focuses On Local Support

Douglas County is encouraging residents to participate in Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The county posted the announcement on December 2 and pointed community members to the Douglas County Community Foundation’s Douglas County Gives program as the local hub that helps direct donations to nonprofits serving county residents.

The county notice explains how to find and support local nonprofits on ColoradoGives.org, and it encourages donors to consider recurring contributions and employer matching gifts to increase the effectiveness of individual donations. The release also includes links to area organizations and directs residents to county information about volunteer opportunities and donation logistics.

For local nonprofits, concentrated giving on a single statewide day can provide an infusion of revenue and new donor relationships. Recurring donations deliver steadier month to month income than one time gifts, making budgets more predictable for organizations that provide social services, food assistance, youth programs, and other community needs. Matching gifts from employers can amplify each dollar donated, stretching limited resources at a time of heightened demand during the winter months.

The county framed the initiative as both a fundraising and volunteer recruitment opportunity. Residents seeking to help without contributing money are pointed toward volunteer listings and logistical guidance published with the county notice. Consolidating information in one place helps smaller organizations that lack the staff to promote their own campaigns, which can reduce administrative costs and increase net service capacity.

The timing just before the holidays tends to concentrate charitable activity into a short period, which has implications for nonprofit planning. Local agencies can use any Colorado Gives Day contributions to shore up program funding for the coming months, while recurring donors can smooth seasonal fluctuations in demand. For Douglas County residents, participating through the Community Foundation and ColoradoGives.org offers a way to target support to local priorities and to leverage employer matching to maximize impact.