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ATLANTA MAGAZINE PRESENTS GIVE ATLANTA

Atlanta magazine’s Give Atlanta program is an opportunity for philanthropic organizations to engage with the community and share their story with an affluent audience.  Atlanta magazine will publish a stand-alone magazine titled Give Atlanta and will polybag it with 50,000 copies of the November issue. The magazine will feature stories on Atlanta’s nonprofit community, profile people who give, and inspire our readers to support many of Atlanta’s philanthropic initiatives. Atlanta magazine is committed to providing nonprofit organizations with a platform to connect with the most influential members of the Atlanta community by producing this custom print publication, along with an online fundraising challenge.

ABOUT THE 2019 CHALLENGE

In just one month, the 2019 GIVE Atlanta Challenge raised $399,336 and Atlanta magazine gifted an additional $40,000 in cash grants and $50,910 in advertising—bringing the total impact in our nonprofit community to $490,246!

Congratulations to our winners:

1st Place: $17,000 and $8,590 in advertising to Furkids with $145,738 raised
2nd Place: $6,000 to The Empty Stocking Fund with $90,815 raised
3rd Place: $4,000 to The Giving Kitchen with $72,485 raised

Wellspring Living, Richmont Graduate University, Foodwell Alliance, Back on My Feet, STEM for Every Child, Action Ministries, The Giving Kitchen, The Empty Stocking Fund and Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters also won additional cash and advertising prizes totaling $55,320 through weekly bonus challenges.

Click here to view the final 2019 GIVE Atlanta Challenge leaderboard!

BECOME A PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT

Want to learn how your nonprofit can join in? Please contact your account executive or email tfusco@atlantamagazine.com for more information!

 

Meet Our 2019 Give Atlanta Nonprofits

Give Atlanta Stories

Goods that Give Back

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Michelle Nunn, CEO of CARE, shares her favorite things that give back to the causes she cares about most.
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Creative License: Making the arts accessible and inclusive for all Atlantans

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When Woodruff Arts Center's President and CEO, Doug Shipman, greets me on the fourth floor, he’s dressed in a plaid blazer, sneakers, and colorful socks in the style of a cool politician or a millennial tech magnate. It’s a fitting look for someone who both wields immense power and embraces nontraditional priorities, namely to diversify Woodruff Arts Center.
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All Eyes on Equity: How nonprofits are mobilizing to solve Atlanta’s structural inequities

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In Grove Park, a neighborhood just west of Bankhead, a familiar story is playing out. The first chapter might begin in the 1950s, when black Atlantans first started moving to the neighborhood and white residents tried various tactics—including bombing one black woman’s home—to keep them out.
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The Next Generation of Giving

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A new class of Atlanta philanthropists and activists tell us why they give, how they’re doing it, and what they’ve learned along the way.
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Giving Kitchen

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The origin story of nonprofit Giving Kitchen, which supports food service workers in times of crisis, has captured the hearts of Atlanta and beyond since its inception in 2013. Since its founding, Giving Kitchen has been dedicated to providing emergency assistance to food service workers through referrals and financial assistance.
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Nonprofit Spotlight: The Empty Stocking Fund

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The Empty Stocking Fund has been an Atlanta institution since 1927, after a group of employees from the Atlanta Georgian founded it during the Great Depression. The nonprofit allows parents to “shop” for their children and select gifts from the organization’s toy store every December.
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Furkids

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Furkids was born out of a need for adoption and no-kill shelter options in the metro Atlanta area after Shelton came across a cat family outside her home in 2001. She started volunteering at a PetSmart in 2002 and organizing adoptions out of the Perimeter store.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

5th Annual Enduring Hearts Bourbon Gala & Auction – Benefiting Enduring Hearts Friday, February 21st 2020, 7:00 PM

The 5th Annual Enduring Hearts Bourbon Gala & Auction will take place at the Foundry at Puritan Mill and feature a full lineup of Pappy Van Winkle and other high-end whiskeys available for tastings and purchase.

This year’s gala will include a rare opportunity to purchase tickets at $100 each for the Audi Dream Driving Experience, courtesy of Audi Atlanta. One lucky individual will have the good fortune this night to drive 11 different Audis of his or her choosing during the course of the coming year. There are only 600 tickets for this experience. There will be dinner, open bar, entertainment, and live and silent auctions, including an original piece from the renowned heart artist Fabio Napoleoni. Tickets are $300 for an individual ticket. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Enduring Hearts and its unique mission to fund research that increases the longevity of pediatric heart transplants, improves quality of life for heart transplant recipients, and eliminates pediatric heart diseases that may result in transplant.

Learn more here.

Jerusalem House Celebrates 30 Years of Housing, Health, and Hope Thursday, March 26th 2020, 11:00 AM

Jerusalem House, Inc. will celebrate a 30-year milestone on March 26, 2020 at Intercontinental Buckhead, honoring co-founder Evelyn Ullman and others who have been instrumental in the success of Atlanta’s oldest and largest housing program for homeless and low-income individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS.

The luncheon, emceed by WSB-TV’s Jovita Moore, will pay tribute to Alston and Bird; The Links, Incorporated – Buckhead/Cascade City Chapter; Joining Hearts; Alicia Philipp (President, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta); and Milton J. Little, Jr. (President and CEO, United Way of Greater Atlanta).

The event will begin with a silent auction featuring exciting items including one-of-a-kind vacation homes.

Learn more here.

Drive & Dine 2020 – Benefiting Christian City Saturday, March 28th 2020, 6:00 PM

Drive & Dine is an experiential evening of fast cars, fine food, and live and silent auctions. Tickets include a “thrill ride” with a professional Porsche driver, access to the Porsche museum, a gourmet dinner, and unlimited beverages. All proceeds benefit the powerful work done at Christian City and their Children & Family programs. Visit the link below or contact Lissa Rand at erand@christiancity.org for information on sponsorships and more.

Learn more here.

19th Annual Pink Affair – Benefiting TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Saturday, March 28th 2020, 6:00 PM

The 19th Annual Pink Affair, a signature gala benefiting the nonprofit TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, will take place at the Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta and include silent and live auctions, live music, food, beer, and wine.

Dean Crownover, one of Atlanta’s leading charity auctioneers, will oversee both auctions. Dana Barrett, a longtime radio and TV personality, will serve as emcee. A record crowd of 600 people are expected to attend this year’s Pink Affair. Since 2007, The Pink Affair has raised more than $1.4 million.

Proceeds raised from the evening support TurningPoint’s financial assistance program and complimentary services for breast cancer patients. Nearly a quarter of the patients at TurningPoint receive some kind of financial assistance due to a lack of insurance or insufficient coverage. Proceeds will also help fund education programs for patients and healthcare providers.

Individual tickets cost $200 and can be secured through the organization’s website. For questions, donations of auction items and sponsorship inquiries, please contact ThePinkAffair@myturningpoint.org.

Learn more here.

Garden Faire 2020 at Bulloch Hall – Benefiting North Fulton Master Gardeners Saturday, April 25th 2020, 9:00 AM

Celebrate spring in Roswell by attending Garden Faire 2020 at historic Bulloch Hall on Saturday, April 25th from 9 AM to 4 PM! Garden Faire is hosted by The North Fulton Master Gardeners (NFMG), a volunteer nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization of local individuals trained and certified through the University of Georgia Volunteer Extension Program which serves the community. This family-friendly event offers free admission, free parking, and free shuttle service.

Take advantage of the opportunity to purchase beautiful plants (Pass-Along Plants) that will brighten your home and garden. These plants will be offered at a great discount and you can choose from a selection of thousands, all lovingly grown by Master Gardeners. Other attractions include an “Ask A Master Gardener” kiosk where you can have your gardening questions addressed, over 30 garden-themed vendor displays, a bake sale, food trucks, a Fleatique, and a children’s corner!

Rain or shine, don’t miss this annual fundraiser that supports year-round NFMG service activities across North Fulton county, including free adult gardening classes, community gardens and projects at local historic sites, children and school gardens, and horticulture scholarships. The NFMG is proud to host Garden Faire 2020 at historic Bulloch Hall, in cooperation with the Roswell Azalea Festival.

Interested in becoming a North Fulton Master Gardener? Call the North Fulton UGA Extension Volunteer Office at 404 613-7670 to request an application.

Learn more here.

22nd Annual Galaxy of Stars – Benefiting Tommy Nobis Center Friday, May 1 2020, 12:00 PM

Join the 22nd Annual Galaxy of Stars and be inspired for Tommy Nobis Center’s only annual fundraising event and awards ceremony honoring stars among us and the heroes who champion a supportive community for people with disabilities.

Become a part of the Tommy Nobis Center mission to empower people through employment and sign up as a Galaxy of Stars sponsor today. Your sponsorship will provide opportunities and change lives.

Contact Meagan Davis at (770) 427-9000 or Meagan.Davis@TommyNobisCenter.org for more information.

Learn more here.

ESNG’s Corporate Challenge at Topgolf Alpharetta – Benefiting Easterseals North Georgia Thursday, May 7 2020, 10:00 AM

Companies across Atlanta will come together at this event to network, play, and raise funds for North Georgia’s children and families in need of assistance with early education, disabilities, or special needs therapies. Easterseals North Georgia has 13 locations and serves over 5,000 families, Monday-Friday.

Learn more here.

Community Champion Awards – Benefiting Christian City Thursday, October 29th 2020, 7:00 PM

The Community Champion Awards honor individuals and businesses that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment towards the betterment of our Atlanta community. The dinner event will be held in the beautiful Georgia Aquarium ballroom and pay tribute to three special and deserving recipients in three categories: Individual, Nonprofit, and Corporate. Nomination forms and more information are available at the link below. Sponsorships, tables, and individual tickets are available. Proceeds go to enabling Christian City to fulfill their promise of life-changing hope through faith, community, and care.

Learn more here.

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GUIDE TO CHARITABLE GIVING

As part of our GIVE Atlanta campaign, Atlanta magazine publishes Give Atlanta magazine, a guide to charitable giving in Atlanta. Check out our 2019 issue!

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