Last Updated 12/29/2023. Since its inception in October 2017, the Northern Nevada Giving Tree has gifted over $157, 850 to Carson Valley Organizations (as of Jan. 2023). This year we are celebrating 5 years of giving back to our local community.
If you’re unfamiliar with the Northern Nevada Giving Tree, here’s what you need to know. You can also join our Facebook Group for details on meetings, nominations, and more.
What It Is
Northern Nevada Giving Tree is a philanthropic group focused on making a difference in Douglas County. Every member donates $100 per quarter to make an impact on a local non-profit organization within the community.
NNGT was founded by myself, Ginger Easley and my co-founder, Toni Van Winkle, in October 2017. We chatted about ways to serve local non-profit organizations, but weren’t sure where to start.
“Even during trying times, our community has shown its kindness and generosity. People truly want to give, but they often don’t know who to give to.” – Ginger Easley
We ended up founding Northern Nevada Giving Tree to solicit donations for area non-profits.
How It Works
Meeting Up
Northern Nevada Giving Tree meets once every quarter at various locations throughout the Carson Valley.
You can or you can donate via check in person at the quarterly meeting.
The processing is all handled by the 501(c) (3) non-profit The Giving Group. You’ll be charged $103.00 once a quarter; $100 goes directly to the non-profit that is voted on at the quarterly meeting and the $3.00 fee goes to The Giving Group for payment processing.
Once a year you will receive a receipt for your taxes from The Giving Group.
Nominations
Everyone puts the name of their non-profit in a hat and at the end of the hour we pick four names. Any non-profits nominated must be a Douglas County non-profit organization 501(c) (3).
We try to spend about 20 minutes learning about the various non-profits that may receive the money raised that evening so we can understand what they do, their role in the community, and how the money raised could benefit them.
Voting
The group then votes for one of the four non-profits to receive the money raised that evening.
Impact The Community
Once a non-profit is chosen, they are awarded all monies raised by Northern Nevada Giving Tree from that night. This is typically awarded within the next month or so after all funds have been accounted for and the founders meet up with the local organization awarded.
When and Where
Ready to give back? Whether you’re an individual, business owner, or organization looking to make a difference in our local community – we would love to have you join us.
2024 Meeting Dates
- Quarter 1: January 11 | Carson Valley Inn from 5:30-6:45pm
- Quarter 2: April 11 | Carson Valley Inn from 5:30-6:45pm
- Quarter 3: July 11 | Carson Valley Inn from 5:30-6:45pm
- Quarter 4: TBA
The event starts promptly at 5:45.
- Spend 20 minutes socializing on chosen non-profit or looking for one to support,
- Spend 20 minutes discussing the four non-profits drawn from the hat
- Spend 20 minutes voting.
Even if you are unable to attend – we are looking for a group of like-minded individuals that will contribute at each event to keep our numbers growing to 100 (and beyond) for that $10,000+ donation made four times a year.
Previous Recipients
Every quarter, non-profits are nominated to receive a donation from Northern Nevada Giving Tree members.
From the four non-profits that are pulled out of the hat, the non-profit that receives the most votes is awarded the donations from that night.
Here are previous recipients that have been awarded:
- Quarter 4 2023: Project Santa Claus
- Quarter 3 2023: Carson Valley Community Theater
- Quarter 2 2023: Center for Hope and Healing
- Quarter 1 2023: Literacy Solutions of Nevada
- Quarter 4 2022: D.A.W.G.
- Quarter 3 2022: MeFIYI
- Quarter 2 2022: Douglas County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse
- Quarter 1 2022: Family Support Council of Douglas County
- Quarter 4 2021: Cultural Arts Foundation of Douglas County
- Quarter 3 2021: Active 20-30 Club #85
- Quarter 2 2021: C.V.M.C. Hospital Foundation
- Quarter 1 2021: W.A.V.E. (Welcome All Veterans Everything, Inc.)
- Quarter 4 2020: Moxy Up
- Quarter 3 2020: Center for Hope and Healing
- Quarter 2 2020: Carson Valley Community Food Closet
- Quarter 1 2020: Literacy Solutions of Nevada
- Quarter 4 2019: W.A.V.E. (Welcome All Veterans Everything, Inc.)
- Quarter 3 2019: Suicide Prevention Network
- Quarter 2 2019: Moxy Up
- Quarter 1 2019: The Center for Hope and Healing
- Quarter 4 2018: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada – serving Carson Valley
- Quarter 3 2018: Austin’s House
- Quarter 2 2018: Fransee Goulart Thomsen
- Quarter 1 2018: Family of Leroi
- Quarter 4 2017: Between Horses and Humans
Press
- Giving Tree celebrates 4 years, $100,000 in donations | Serving Minden-Gardnerville and Carson Valley
- Foundation campaign to raise $5 million for cancer center | Serving Minden-Gardnerville and Carson Valley
Ready to Join the Northern Nevada Giving Tree?
Do you live in the Carson Valley area or are you making the move to our area soon? If you’re ready to give back to your local community, joining our membership at Northern Nevada Giving Tree might be the perfect fit for you.
Our goal is to have 100 people donating $100 every quarter so we can give back $10,000 every quarter to our community. Help us reach our goal and join our amazing group so we can continue giving back to our community.
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