Times are hard and there may not be much cash left over for charitable contributions. One thing you can always give (even if you don’t have much of it) is your time for volunteering. This past weekend that is just what I did.
I volunteer for a local nonprofit (Pet Haven Minnesota) and they are participating in an event called Twice the Gift, sponsored by one of MCF’s members: The Pohlad Family Foundation.
Twice the Gift is a store located in the IDS building where 67 nonprofits showcase crafts and other items for sale, perfect little Christmas gifts that carry a message of giving to the greater good. The profit from the sales goes right back to the nonprofit thanks to the Pohlad Family Foundation, who provide the organizations with the retail space and store management.
This is the third year the fabulous event is going on. This year Partnership Resources, Inc. has taken over the operational management of the store with the Pohlad Family Foundation still supporting it.
One of the sales item ideas is a so called “share card”, which is a printed informational card about the organization of your choosing. You donate a selected amount and give the share card as a gift. With the informational share cards the Twice the Gift store not only give the nonprofits a place to gain monetary support, but also provide them with a platform to spread the word about the work they do.
- Annette Lennartsson, MCF administrative assistant
