Spring2Action 2021 Set For Wednesday In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Spring2ACTion, Alexandria's annual day of giving headed by ACT for Alexandria, will be held this year on Wednesday, April 28.

Spring2ACTion is a one-day initiative encouraging giving to local nonprofits. Early giving started on April 14, culminating in the 24-hour day of giving on April 28.

In 2020, 156 nonprofits serving Alexandria received $2.45 million from 8,453 donors. The goal in 2021 is to raise $2.5 million.

There are a few ways to participate. Donors can visit www.spring2action.org to choose a nonprofit to receive a donation. Residents may also check out business fundraisers or other individual or organization fundraisers to support specific nonprofits.

Prizes will be awarded to the nonprofits generating the most donors, most dollars, most early giving donors, most early giving dollars, most power hour donors on April 28, and more.

Here are some of the top prizes:

• Early Giving Donor Prizes: $500 will be awarded to the organization with the most donors during the Early Giving Period (April 14-27). Another $500 will be awarded to the organization with the most donors between midnight and 8 a.m. on April 28.
• Early Giving Dollar Prizes: $500 will be awarded to the organization with the most dollars during the Early Giving Period (April 14-27). Another $500 will be awarded to the organization with the most dollars between midnight and 8 a.m. on April 28.
• Most Donors Prizes: Leaderboards will be based on each nonprofit's operating budget: Small ($0-$100K), Medium ($100K-$500K), and Large ($500K+). First place wins a $1,500 grant, second place wins a $750 grant, third place wins a $500 grant, and fourth place wins a $250 grant. Only contributions made online and through Donor Advised Funds at ACT for Alexandria are counted.
• Most Donors - Free Agent Fundraisers Prizes: Prizes will be awarded based on the most number of donors. First place wins a $1,500 grant, second place wins a $750 grant, third place wins a $500 grant, and fourth place wins a $250 grant. Only contributions made online and through Donor Advised Funds at ACT for Alexandria are counted.
• Most Dollars Prizes: Organizations that raise the most dollars in each of the operating budget categories: Small ($0-$100K), Medium ($100K-$500K), Large ($500K+) will receive a $1,000 prize.
• Power Hour Prizes - Donors: The organization with the most donors between 11 a.m. and noon, 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., and 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. on April 28 will win $500.
• Power Hour Prizes - Dollars: The organization with the most dollars between 11 a.m. and noon, 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., and 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. on April 28 will be awarded $500.

Stay tuned for final donation totals from Spring2Action 2021.