BIG GIVE Arts for Impact campaign & Green Match Fund
We’re excited to announce that Big Give, in partnership with New Philanthropy for Arts & Culture (NPAC), is launching our second Arts for Impact campaign. This initiative supports arts and culture charities driving societal impact across the UK. Applications are now open until Wednesday, 18th December 2024.
Additionally, we’re pleased to share that applications for our Green Match Fund, in partnership with the Environmental Funders Network (EFN), are also open. Charities focused on tackling critical environmental issues can apply until Friday, 17th January 2025.
We’re keen to reach new charities seeking match funding to support their vital projects. Would you consider sharing these campaigns with your charity partners? Below, you’ll find suggested copy that can be used in newsletters/websites/emails and socials. Alternatively, you can share our social posts: linktr.ee/TheBigGive
Email/Web/Social Copy (Arts for Impact):
Big Give’s Arts for Impact campaign, in collaboration with New Philanthropy for Arts & Culture (NPAC), supports arts and culture charities making a positive societal impact across the UK. Between 18th-25th March 2025, donations to participating charities will be DOUBLED. Applications close on Wednesday, 18th December 2024. For more information, eligibility, and how to apply, visit biggive.org/artsforimpact/.
Email/Web Copy/Social (Green Match Fund):
Big Give’s Green Match Fund—in partnership with Environmental Funders Network—gives charities working on pressing environmental issues the chance to have donations DOUBLED for seven days, starting on #WorldEarthDay. Applications close on Friday, 17th January 2025. For more details on eligibility and how to apply, visit biggive.org/green-match-fund/.
Why you should apply:
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Access Funding: 74% of Big Give’s charity partners report receiving more donations through match funding than any comparable fundraising.
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Expand Your Donor Base: 95% of charities report receiving donations from new supporters during the campaign.
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Grow your skills: 86% of participating charities said they increased their confidence in digital fundraising after participating in a Big Give campaign.
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Strengthen Relationships: 91% of charities develop relationships with new supporters and 96% report the campaign helps strengthen bonds with existing supporters.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.