Amplify Your Giving

During Midlands Gives, contributions of just $10 or more are amplified through sponsored prize incentives thanks to the Community Foundation's Corporate Philanthropy Champions.

2020 Midlands Gives Prizes

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DOMINION ENERGY "LIGHT THE WAY" PRIZE | 4 prizes totaling $8,000

$2,000 awarded to a randomly drawn nonprofit from the primary categories that align with Dominion Energy's four giving focus areas: education, environment, human services, and community vitality (arts & culture/community improvement). One prize per focus area will be awarded for a total of four $2,000 prizes.

Prizes will be drawn live on local television stations during the following times:

WISTV, May 4 at 9:30 AM
ABC Columbia, May 4, time TBA

DOMINION ENERGY ENERGIZE HOURLY PRIZES | 7 prizes totaling $7.000

$1,000 awarded to a randomly drawn from the nonprofits who receive at least one gift during the following times:

9:00 AM to 9:59 AM
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM
1:00 PM to 1:59 PM
3:00 PM to 3:59 PM
5:00 PM to 5:59 PM
7:00 PM to 7:59 PM
9:00 PM to 9:59 PM

DOMINION ENERGY BOOSTER PRIZES | Totaling $20,000

Help boost your favorite organization's totals on May 5th! Throughout the giving day, the Midlands Gives and Dominion Energy teams will announce Booster Prizes on Facebook Live during the following hours: 9 AM, 3 PM, 5 PM, and 9 PM. The prize amounts will be randomly drawn at the time of announcement and will range from $250 to $2,000.

Community members will be invited to comment on Facebook Live with their favorite nonprofit who they would like to receive the booster prizes. The first nonprofits listed, who have not already received a prize, will be awarded the prize.

DOMINION ENERGY DAYBREAK PRIZES | 11 prizes totaling $55,000

$5,000 awarded to a randomly drawn nonprofit from each of the ten Midlands Gives categories and to one nonprofit participating in Midlands Gives for the first time. Nonprofits must have a minimum of one gift before the prize is drawn at 8:30 AM.

AFLAC POWER HOURS | 15 prizes totaling $30,000

$2,000 awarded to one small, one medium, and one large budget nonprofit that has the most unique donors during the following hours:

7:00 AM to 7:59 AM
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM
12:00 PM to 12:59 PM
6:00 PM to 6:59 PM
11:00 PM to 11:59 PM

NEPHRON PHARMACEUTICALS ELECTED OFFICIALS CHALLENGE | 20 prizes totaling $5,000

A virtual game of "Five Second Rule" among elected officials in the Midlands to win $250 for the nonprofit of their choosing. Each participant takes a turn in the hot seat and is asked to answer a question, such as "name 3 counties in South Carolina" or "name 3 nonprofits in the Midlands." They then have five seconds to think of three answers - and say them aloud- before time runs out. Challenge will be pre-recorded and shared on the Foundation's social media pages on May 5th.

Elected officials interested in participating should contact the Midlands Gives team at midlandsgives@yourfoundation.org.

NEPHRON PHARMACEUTICALS DONOR DASH CHALLENGE | 3 prizes totaling $4,500

$1,500 awarded to one small, one medium, and one large budget nonprofit who are connected to the Champion pages that bring in the most unique donors on May 5.

NEPHRON PHARMACEUTICALS MATCH MAKER PRIZE | 3 prizes totaling $4,500

$1,500 awarded to one small, one medium, and one large budget nonprofit randomly drawn from nonprofits who meet or exceed their match by 10:30 PM on May 5.

BB&T NOW TRUIST FIRST GIFT PRIZE | 5 prizes totaling $5,000

$1,000 awarded to the nonprofit that receives the first gift of the day in the following categories: small budget, medium budget, large budget, new nonprofit (did not participate in 2019), returning nonprofit.

BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD LEADERSHIP PRIZE | 5 prizes totaling $5,000

$1,000 awarded to five nonprofits randomly drawn from the gifts given by board members during the early giving period. Donors must indicate they are a board member by checking the box during the check-out process in order for their gift to qualify for this prize drawing.

SOUTH STATE BANK "GET UP AND GIVE" PRIZE | 1 prize totaling $1,000

$1,000 awarded to the organization that has the highest number of unique donors in the first four hours of the day.

SOUTH STATE BANK FINAL FOUR PRIZE | 1 prize totaling $1,000

$1,000 awarded to the organization with the most dollars raised in the final four hours of the day.

CHAMPION PAGE POWERHOUSE PRIZE | 1 prize totaling $2,000

$2,000 awarded to the nonprofit connected to the Champion Page that raises the highest dollar amount.

NELSON MULLINS BEST VIDEO PRIZE | 1 prize totaling $1,000

$1,000 awarded to the nonprofit with the best Midlands Gives campaign video. Videos can be produced in-house, professionally, or be a live video on a social media platform. Judges will look for videos that engage donors, inspire giving, and tell a compelling story about how nonprofits organizations support our community. Nonprofits must submit this form by noon on May 7 to share their video with judges.

SUPPORT SUPPORTERS PRIZE | 4 prizes totaling $1,000

Let's show that we can come together while we're apart through the Support Supporters Prize! This prize encourages kindhearted and creative folks, like you and families, to spread philanthropy and to show your support for our community's supporters. To participate, decorate your front windows, porches, or sidewalks. This can include anything from posting illustrations of hearts to sharing specific causes that matter to you.

Share your colorful creations as a public post on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter by using hashtags #MidlandsGives and #SupportSupporters before or on May 5th. The Midlands Gives team will randomly select four winners from the posts, each of whom will get to award a $250 prize to the Midlands Gives nonprofit of their choice.

Here is a Midlands Gives coloring page to help you get started with your decorating!

COUNTY PRIZES | 11 prizes totaling $13,000

$1,000 awarded to the nonprofit organization with the most unique donors in each county. In Richland and Lexington counties, two prizes will be awarded to the top two nonprofits.

Regional Matches

Community Funds at Central Carolina Community Foundation offer additional matching funds to benefit organizations in the specific geographic regions they serve. Eligibility of the regional matches are based on the physical address submitted by the nonprofit organization during the registration process.

CHAPIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $3,900 total matching funds

Dollar for dollar match up to $300 for each eligible organization.

KERSHAW COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $5,000 total matching funds

Dollar for dollar match up to $500 for each eligible organization.

ORANGEBURG & CALHOUN COUNTIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $13,000 total matching funds

Dollar for dollar match up to $500 for each eligible organization.

SUMTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $6,000 total matching funds

Dollar for dollar match up to $500 for each eligible organization.

Prize Rules

* Prizes are awarded to the nonprofit, not the donor.

*Organizations may not win more than one prize. Exceptions: Dominion Energy Light the Way Prize, BlueCross BlueShield of SC Board Leadership Prize, Nelson Mullins Best Video Prize, and Nephron Elected Officials Challenge.

*Organizations must have received at least 10 gifts before they are eligible to win a prize. Exceptions: Dominion Energy Light the Way Prize, BlueCross BlueShield of SC Board Leadership prize, BB&T now Truist First Gift Prizes, Nelson Mullins Best Video Prize, and Nephron Elected Officials Challenge.

*Prize money does not count toward regional matches.

*Gifts made during the early giving period do not count toward prizes with the exception of the Dominion Energy Light the Way Prize and BlueCross BlueShield of SC Board Leadership prize.

*Size categories are determined based on the nonprofit organization's selection at registration. Small nonprofits have a budget of $59,999 or less, medium nonprofits have a budget between $60,000 to $499,999, and large nonprofits have a budget of $500,000 and higher.

Additional Incentives

Generous donors throughout the Midlands are offering additional incentives to help inspire giving on Midlands Gives Day! These incentives funds are awarded independently between the donor and nonprofit but are reported in the final total of Midlands Gives Day.

Nonprofit Matches: Many participating nonprofits have secured matching funds from generous donors and businesses. All reported Midlands Gives matches are dollar for dollar, allowing your gifts to be doubled! Check your favorite nonprofit's profile to see if they have secured matching funds.

Cheerful Giver Match: The Cheerful Giver, an anonymous donor who gives through Central Carolina Community Foundation, has selected 175 organizations to receive a dollar for dollar match ranging from $1,000 to $4,000, for a total of $484,000 in matching funds! Matches are reported on each selected nonprofit's profile.

Free Times Contest: The Free Times is running a special contest for its readers. Two lucky winners will be selected to have $250 donated to a nonprofit organization of your choice by the Free Times. To enter, visit this page by Monday, May 4 at 11:59 PM.

Palmetto Center for Women Match: Palmetto Center for Women has selected 7 organizations to each receive a $5,000 dollar for dollar match, for a total of $35,000. The matches are reported on each selected nonprofit's profile.