Nonprofits rely on virtual fundraising through community funds as COVID cancels in-person events
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A student works on a project during a summer day camp program through LifeBridge in Bridgeport, Conn. The program was made possible through with funds raised during the Fairfield County Community Foundation’s annual Giving Day this year. Giving Day was on Feb. 27, 2020 and helped nonprofits raise funds to get through the COVID-related shutdowns that happened a few weeks later.Contributed photo /
More than 12,000 individuals donated to about 400 nonprofits taking part in the Fairfield County Community Foundation’s annual Giving Day last February.
What many didn’t know was the $1.65 million raised that day would help these organizations weather the storm looming ahead.
Pioneer Bank Gives $10,000 Gift to Mankato Area Foundation
By Ashley Hanley|2020-12-10T09:47:09-06:00December 10th, 2020|
The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) is pleased to announce Pioneer Bank has donated $10,000 to assist them as they continue to respond to the needs of the community through grants and aid to regional projects. One of these projects has been the Community Response Fund, a partnership with the Greater Mankato Area United Way, to address emerging needs in our region and provide instant funds to local nonprofits providing food, shelter and educational assistance.
“We are humbled to make this gift to the Mankato Area Foundation,” said David Krause, CEO of Pioneer Bank. “The work the foundation supports makes a tremendous impact in the Greater Mankato Area. Pioneer Bank is proud to support the Mankato community in this way.”