Here's everything you need (and more!) for a successful Give Local York campaign! If you have questions, please contact the Give Local York team.
Join hundreds of local organizations in celebrating the power of community giving! Give Local York is your opportunity to raise critical funds, connect with new supporters, and showcase the incredible work your nonprofit does every day. Registration is easy, and our team is here to guide you through every step. Don’t miss your chance to be part of York’s biggest day of giving—sign up today!
To be eligible to participate in Give Local York, your organization must meet the following criteria:
- Be a registered 501(c)(3) Public Charity, including Section 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), 509(a)(3) Type I & Type II; OR
- Be a war veterans’ organization under 501(c)(19) & 501(c)(23) with a 90% war veteran membership rating; OR
- Be a church/religious institution; OR
- Be fiscally sponsored by one of the types of organizations listed above
- Be headquartered in or serve the residents of York County, PA
- Agree with all WRLI Terms of Agreement.
Resources for Give Local York
Nonprofit User Guide
A comprehensive guide to Give Local York: information about eligibility and registration, planning your marketing, preparing your Mightycause profile, donations, and more.
Campaign Workplan
A helpful tool to use to strategize for your Give Local York campaign. This resource includes key activities starting eight weeks prior to GLY, as well as additional worksheets.
Calendar & Event Registration
We host a variety of events leading up to Give Local York including trainings, networking events, and other helpful webinars and calls. All registration links are included.
Give Local Buddies
Nonprofits are invited to join the Give Local Buddies program. Participants will have the opportunity to connect and explore fundraising strategies.
Facebook Participants Group
The Facebook Participants Group is a space for you to ask questions, and get tips and updates, about GLY from others who are participating!
The Monthly Buzz
Subscribe to our Give Local York Monthly Nonprofit Buzz E-newsletter to get regular updates on upcoming Give Local York deadlines, events, resources, and more.
MightyCause Support
GLY is ran by the Mightycause platform. If you have questions about the website itself, a good place to refer is their Support Library.
Disbursements
All donations made through Mightycause are collected by the White Rose Leadership Institute and disbursed to your organization.
Profile Checklist
Please use the Profile Checklist to ensure your organization has a complete profile and can be approved to participate in Give Local York.
Marketing Toolkit for Give Local York
Use these graphics, templates, and more to plan and execute your Give Local York campaign.
Logos, Media, & Graphics
Access Give Local York logos, social media and email graphics in multiple languages, customizable frames, and more!
Brand Usage Guide
Give Local York is a trademark of the White Rose Leadership Institute. Get the details on our brand standards, color palette, and more.
Sample Messages
Browse this library of sample messaging templates — consisting of emails, social media posts, press releases, short blurbs, and more.
Nonprofit Story Form
There are tons of stories to share about your organization's impact in the community. Send us one and we'll post it on our Give Local York social media channels.
Animated GIFs
Spice up your messages with animated GIFs. Review our collection or access them directly from your favorite social media by searching "Give Local York" in the GIF search bar.
Printable Materials
Download and print Give Local York materials, including flyers and posters, items that are handy to pass out to your audiences or use in Give Local York photo opportunities!
Get Your Yard Sign!
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Give Local York provides free yard signs to participating nonprofits. Please check back for when 2026 yard signs become available.
Marketview Arts
37 W Philadelphia Street
York, PA 17401
Note: there are no major changes between this year's yard signs and 2025's. Please reuse signs you have before picking up new ones!
Other Resources
More coming soon.
Canva Templates
It's easy to customize GLY-branded Canva templates with your nonprofit's images. A free account with Canva is required to access, edit, and download the templates. Learn more about creating an account (and, when you have one, accessing Canva Pro features for free through your nonprofit).
Give Local York provides updated Canva templates for your nonprofit to use in your marketing for GLY! Find templates for graphics below:
- Square Graphics: GLY Gradient Frames, Templates for your logo
- Instagram: NEW! Grid-Sized, Story Graphics
- Email Graphics
Want to learn how to customize our templates? Watch Canva's tutorial!
Google Ad Grants
Google search is one of the most powerful yet underused tools in nonprofit marketing. Plus, Google awards up to $10,000 in grants for advertising each month. Check out this guide by Nonprofit Megaphone to learn more.
Want to learn more Google Ad Grants? Watch this video:
MightyCause Quick Tips & Guides
Mightycause, the technology platform for Give Local York, often posts quick guides and training videos to help nonprofits learn new skills.
- 5 Essential Elements to a Successful Giving Day Campaign
- Engaging Mid-Level Donors: 5 Strategies for Success
- Engaging Your Board on Giving Days: 6 Tips for Involvement
- Tip and Tricks to Minimize Donor Fatigue
- The Mightycause Guide to Donor Engagement and Retention
Want to find old MightyCause training recordings? Find them on Youtube:
Common Questions
What is Give Local York? When is the next Give Local York and how can I register my nonprofit?
What are the benefits of participating in Give Local York?
Can my organization participate in Give Local York if it doesn't register?
If I create a profile for Give Local York, what happens to the profile after the event?
What should I know about donations made online during Give Local York?
Do donors receive receipts for their donations?
If a donor gives through my organization's Give Local York profile, when will we receive the funds?
Can donors make gifts any time of the year for Give Local York?
How do I access a list of donors to my organization? How do I update my Give Local York profile?
What are other ways my organization can partner with the White Rose Leadership Institute?
Contact Us
Have questions about Give Local York, GLY365, or how else you can support your local nonprofit community? Please connect with your team of local philanthropic experts at the White Rose Leadership Institute.