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title: "Colorado Gives Day: Tuesday, December 8"
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# [Colorado Gives Day: Tuesday, December 8](https://blog.dsstpublicschools.org/helix/colorado-gives-day-tuesday-december-8)

 Written by [DSST Public Schools](https://blog.dsstpublicschools.org/helix/author/dsst-public-schools) | 11/10/20

Mark your calendars! Colorado’s largest day of giving, Colorado Gives Day, is happening on **Tuesday, December 8**, **2020**. 

***Did you know that*** ***parents, community members and staff can designate their gift to a specific DSST School on Colorado Gives Day******?  ***We invite you to help raise funds for your school by sharing DSST’s Colorado Gives Day [giving link](https://www.coloradogives.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=27576) with families, community members and friends who want to support your school this December.  

***What is Colorado Gives Day? ***

Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Gifts made on December 8th through coloradogives.org benefit from a $1 million Incentive Fund, boosting the impact of every dollar raised. Colorado Gives Day gifts can be scheduled in advance, beginning November 1st.  *** ***

***How Can You Spread the Word? ***

**1. Share DSST’s **[**Colorado Gives Day Link**](https://www.coloradogives.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=27576)** with parents, friends and families in your network! **

**Here is a sample message you can leverage:** 

Support [SCHOOL NAME] on [Colorado Gives Day](https://www.coloradogives.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=27576)!  Thanks to the $1 Million Incentive Fund, your donation goes even further when you make a gift to DSST through the Community First Foundation on December 8th.  Even $5 makes a difference. When you [donate to [SCHOOL NAME] through Colorado Gives](https://www.coloradogives.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=27576), you empower ALL students, regardless of socioeconomic status or background, to achieve their greatest potential both as students and members of their communities, growing the future leaders of tomorrow.** **

To make a gift to [SCHOOL NAME], follow the below instructions:

- - [**Visit this link**](https://www.coloradogives.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=27576)
    - Choose donation amount
    - Under Donation Frequency, **make sure "Colorado Gives Day" is selected*****.**** This option will schedule the donation to process on Dec. 8, 2020, Colorado Gives Day.*
    - Complete additional donation fields. ***Be sure to select “Designate to a Specific School” in the donation drop-down menu and type the school name/ program in the “Special Instructions” box. ***
    - Click "SUBMIT.”

**2. **Share DSST’s Colorado Gives Day Social Media Promotion with Your Network****

- We have already begun promoting Colorado Gives Day on DSST’s network social media pages. Be on the look-out for posts that you can share and re-post to your own social media accounts for maximum exposure!
- Follow [DSST Public Schools](https://www.facebook.com/DSSTPublicSchools/) on Facebook
- Share any posts that mention Colorado Gives Day ***(before sharing, make sure to mention that gifts can be designated to your specific school!) ***

Questions about Colorado Gives Day or looking for additional resources to promote your school on Colorado Gives Day? Reach out to Clare Mail, Director of Development at [clare.mail@scienceandtech.org](mailto:clare.mail@scienceandtech.org) 

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