Register for Idaho Gives!
Idaho Gives 2023 will run for four days, from May 1 - May 4, 2023
Idaho Gives is a statewide, online giving event taking place every Spring. Since the inaugural event in 2013, Idahoans have raised nearly $20 Million for participating organizations, one donation at a time.
Every year, people across our state come together for Idaho nonprofits. It's a time to celebrate the awesome work of Idaho’s nonprofits and benefit from the power of many. Idaho comes together—be a part of it!
Full history here
Every year, people across our state come together for Idaho nonprofits. It's a time to celebrate the awesome work of Idaho’s nonprofits and benefit from the power of many. Idaho comes together—be a part of it!
Full history here
Important Dates
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Registration Opens:
*3rd Tuesday of January every year Training Webinar:
Pave Your Way to a Successful Idaho Gives Early Bird Pricing Ends:
*3rd Tuesday of March every year Training Webinar:
Expanding Your Reach for Idaho Gives Training Webinar:
Final Steps for Idaho Gives 2023 Registration Closes:
*3rd Tuesday of April every year Idaho Gives:
*Ending on the 1st Thursday of May every year |
January 17, 2023
February 21, 2023
March 14, 2023
March 30, 2023
April 6, 2023
April 18, 2023
May 1 - 4, 2023
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Member PricingEarly Bird Member Pricing (ends March 14, 2023)
Regular Member Pricing (starts March 15, 2023)
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Non-Member PricingEarly Bird Not-Yet-Member Pricing (ends March 14, 2023)
Regular Not-Yet-Member Pricing (starts March 15, 2023)
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The fee to participate depends on the size of your organization (annual operating expense) and if you are a member of the Idaho Nonprofit Center.
Log into idahononprofits.org to access your member login and view your member number (used to sign up for Idaho Gives).
If your organization participated last year, click "Register" on the Idaho Gives homepage and select "Register Now"
**Even if your organization participated last year, you'll need to register again this year**
Not a member yet of the Center? Join here or call (208) 424-2229 if you’d like to join by phone.
Log into idahononprofits.org to access your member login and view your member number (used to sign up for Idaho Gives).
If your organization participated last year, click "Register" on the Idaho Gives homepage and select "Register Now"
- Enter your Organization name in the search field that says, "Find Your Organization"
- If your Org is in the system, Your Org will appear below the search
- Click "Participate" and walk through the steps to register for this year's Idaho Gives
**Even if your organization participated last year, you'll need to register again this year**
Not a member yet of the Center? Join here or call (208) 424-2229 if you’d like to join by phone.
What Size is my Nonprofit?
Your organization's size is based on your annual operating expenses.
If you file a 990-N (aka e-Postcard), your documentation does not include line 18. Please still submit your most recent 990-N filing. (You should have received an email from the IRS confirming your postcard).
**Note: Do NOT upload confirmation of your tax exemption status or your determination letter. We need your 990 or your postcard**
Our team will be checking these documents to ensure your organization is in the correct registration bracket before approving your organization to participate.
- Small = up to $99,999 in annual operating expense.
- Medium = $100,000 - $499,999 in annual operating expense.
- Large = $500,000 and up in annual operating expense.
If you file a 990-N (aka e-Postcard), your documentation does not include line 18. Please still submit your most recent 990-N filing. (You should have received an email from the IRS confirming your postcard).
**Note: Do NOT upload confirmation of your tax exemption status or your determination letter. We need your 990 or your postcard**
Our team will be checking these documents to ensure your organization is in the correct registration bracket before approving your organization to participate.
What do you Need to Register?
Your organization must be:
You will need the following information/documents at hand:
- A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Headquartered or providing services in Idaho
- Registered and in good standing with the Idaho Secretary of State
You will need the following information/documents at hand:
- Primary contact information
- Mailing address
- EIN number
- A credit card
- Idaho Nonprofit Center Member number (if applicable)*
- Already a member? Log to idahononprofits.org to access your member login and view your member number.
- Not a member? Join here or call (208)-424-2229 if you'd like to join by phone.
- Your most recent 990 Document (990 / 990-EZ / 990-N)
- This is to verify the size of your organization. See example HERE.
- Note: This is NOT your organization's determination letter
- If you do not file a 990: Please upload an estimate of your annual expenses
Registration Review Process
Every registration will go through a “review” process to ensure you have clicked the correct member/non yet member status and size categories.
You will either be contacted or “approved” to go live within five to seven business days. To ensure you’re approved quickly, please verify that you’ve given the correct data and that you’ve uploaded your most recent 990 or postcard.
You will either be contacted or “approved” to go live within five to seven business days. To ensure you’re approved quickly, please verify that you’ve given the correct data and that you’ve uploaded your most recent 990 or postcard.
Information Needed Post-Registration
To accept donations you will need to provide the following information:
Help Center Articles:
- Bank routing and account number
- The name, date of birth, home address, and last four digits of the SSN for a representative of the organization.
Help Center Articles:
Idaho Gives Technical Help
- If you experience any issues with the registration process or building your page, please email info@idahogives.org. They are responsive during their normal business hours and are the quickest way for a solution.
- You can also access the Idaho Gives Chat directly thru the blue chat bubble in the lower right-hand corner on the Idaho Gives homepage
More Things to Know for 2022
Best Practices
These are the most impactful strategies we've seen:
For more strategies, attend a webinar, view our training videos, and check out our tips in the Nonprofit Toolkit.
Learn from your peers:
- Matches - Last year, organizations with matches raised on average $14,000 more than those without.
- Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers - Last year, organizations with P2P fundraisers raised on average $5,500 more than those without.
- Collaboration - Organizations who come together for events are often more successful. Start an event in your area.
For more strategies, attend a webinar, view our training videos, and check out our tips in the Nonprofit Toolkit.
Learn from your peers:
- Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust and Valley Mission will share their successful storytelling strategies in our 2022 training webinar. View it here
Idaho Gives Corner
The Idaho Nonprofit Center sends a bimonthly electronic newsletter (December - May) to anyone interested in Idaho Gives updates. Registering participants will automatically receive the Idaho Gives Corner.
Thank you to our Giving Partners!
Idaho Gives would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Many thanks to our presenting sponsor, Idaho Central Credit Union, and our supporting sponsor, Idaho National Laboratory.
