Ten nonprofits win Colorado Gives Day trivia contest

A young volunteer shows the spirit of the Salvation Army. The Colorado nonprofit based in Denver was a winner of a trivia contest for Colorado Gives Day.A newborn elk nuzzles mom in this photograph from the Colorado Wildlife Federation, one of 10 winners in a trivia contest for Colorado Gives Day 2012.The Public Education & Business Coalition was one of 10 nonprofits rewarded in Colorado Gives Day. The winner in a trivia contest chose the nonprofit, which received $1,000.View the list »
Goodwill Industries of Denver sponsored a Good Exchange for Change Fashion Show in February 2013, featuring Project Runway All Stars winner Mondo Guerra. The nonprofit was one of 10 to benefit from a trivia contest for Colorado Gives Day 2012.

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Ten Colorado nonprofits discovered a surprise reward in trivia during a Colorado Gives Day contest.

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The organizations were the beneficiaries of a trivia contest held in conjunction with Colorado Gives Day by the Community First Foundation, founders of online giving event. Sponsor FirstBank awarded the prizes when people correctly answered Colorado Gives Day questions in December on First Bank’s Facebook page.

Each trivia winner picked a favorite charity to receive the prize.

They had a larger field of participants than ever before. Colorado Gives Day 2012 drew a field of 1,246 nonprofits, in contrast to 932 nonprofits in 2011. Last year, Community First Foundation distributed a record $15.7 million to the state’s nonprofits. More than 69,000 donations were received as a result of the 24-hour online giving event.

Nonprofits received all of their Colorado Give Day donations in December 2012. They also received a proportionate share of the $300,000 incentive fund from FirstBank.

In addition to the one-day event, the nonprofits may raise funds throughout the year on the Giving First online portal.

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  • The Public Education & Business Coalition was one of 10 nonprofits rewarded in Colorado Gives Day. The winner in a trivia contest chose the nonprofit, which received $1,000.
  • A newborn elk nuzzles mom in this photograph from the Colorado Wildlife Federation, one of 10 winners in a trivia contest for Colorado Gives Day 2012.
  • A young volunteer shows the spirit of the Salvation Army. The Colorado nonprofit based in Denver was a winner of a trivia contest for Colorado Gives Day.
  • Dry Bones Denver helps teens and young adults living on the streets in Denver. The nonprofit was rewarded $1,000 in a trivia contest for Colorado Gives Day.
  • A father holds his twins on the playground of Colorado Family Life Center. The nonprofit was one of 10 nonprofits that received $1,000, due to the knowledge of an unnamed Colorado Gives Day trivia contestant.
  • Hope House of Colorado works to empower teenage moms to be self-sufficient. The Arvada-based nonprofit received $1,000, courtesy of a trivia contest winner in Colorado Gives Day 2012.
  • Goodwill Industries of Denver has found progressive ways of putting its best foot forward. The nonprofit was one of 10 recipients to get $1,000 in a trivia contest for Colorado Gives Day 2012.
  • The Autism Society of Colorado works to improve the lives of everyone effected by autism. In Colorado, one out of 85 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The fundraising efforts of the organization earned a bonus during a trivia contest for Colorado Gives Day 2012.
  • A participant of the Roundup Fellowship gets a close look at a llama at Wishing Star Farm in Colorado Springs. The nonprofit fellowship received an extra $1,000 prize during Colorado Gives Day 2012.
  • Child Care Connections is a Colorado Springs-based nonprofit aiding children in Southern Colorado. The organization was the recipient of a $1,000 award from a Colorado Gives Day trivia contest, along with 10 other nonprofits.
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Caryl Buckstein is a freelance writer in Denver, Colo., who has covered everything from the Big House to home gardens. She is a volunteer at the Denver Zoo. Contact Caryl at cbuckstein@comcast.net.

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