Event Rules & Prizes

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Organization Size Categories:

SMALL = Operating budget less than $100K

MEDIUM = Operating budget $100K to $499K

LARGE = Operating budget $500K and over

Prize Rules

1. Prizes are always awarded to organizations, not individuals. For prizes where the eligibility criteria relies on a single donation (i.e. the donation that puts total raised over $1M), the prize will be awarded to the organization that received that donation

2. All organizations are categorized as Small, Medium, or Large based on operating budget. Organizations self-report budget during registration and you can view your budget on your profile.

3. Prizes will be announced on the giving website and can also be seen on the leaderboard. 

4. Organizations can win only ONE prize in each of the three prize categories. For example, if an organization wins a Golden Ticket in the morning and Rush Hour in the afternoon, the Rush Hour prize will go to the second place winner.

5. In order to win a Golden Ticket prize, your organization must receive a donation during that hour.

6. Donations must be from unique donors and unique credit cards.

7. Any entrants that are found to be manipulating or exaggerating their results to secure a prize by utilizing deceitful or duplicitous behavior including but not limited to, forged email addresses, proxy donations, and/or donating on behalf of a donor, will not be eligible to receive the prize.

2025 Prize Schedule

PRE-GIVING DAY PRIZES

Amount 
Announced
Name of Prize
Description/Eligibility
Org. Size Restriction





$500 May 6 - 8:00 AM
Training PrizeThis prize is randomly awarded to a nonprofit that attends the GFG training.None
$500May 6 - 10:00 AMFacebook PrizeThis prize is awarded to a nonprofit with the most votes on the GFG Facebook post. None
$500May 6 - 3:00 PM
Instagram PrizeThis prize is randomly awarded to a nonprofit that is entered into the Instagram contest.None
$500 May 6 - 4:30 AMAdvanced GivingThis prize is awarded to the participating nonprofit that receives most unique donations between April 22-May 5.None





GIVING DAY PRIZES

GOLDEN TICKET PRIZES

Qualifying 
Hour
Announced
Amount
Description/Eligibility
Org. Size
Restriction
4:00-5:00
5:10 AM$500 Randomly drawn from donations received during this hourSmall
6:00-7:007:10 AM$500 Randomly drawn from donations received during this hourMedium
10:00-11:0011:10 AM$500 Randomly drawn from donations received during this hourLarge
11:00-12:0012:10 PM$500 Randomly drawn from donations received during this hourSmall
13:00-14:002:10 PM$500 Randomly drawn from donations received during this hourMedium
16:00-17:005:10 PM$500 Randomly drawn from donations received during this hourLarge
18:00-19:007:10 PM$500 Randomly drawn from donations received during this hourSmall
20:00-21:009:10 PM$500 Randomly drawn from donations received during this hourMedium
21:00-22:0010:10 PM$500 Randomly drawn from donations received during this hourLarge

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TIMED GIVING HOUR PRIZES

All organizations eligible
Qualifying 
Hour
Announced
Amount
Name of Prize
Description/Eligibility
5:00-6:006:10 AM$500 Sunrise PrizeThis prize is awarded to the organization that receives most unique donations between 5-6 AM.
12:00-13:001:10 PM$500 Lunch Hour PrizeThis prize is awarded to the organization that receives most unique donations between 12-1 PM.
17:00-18:006:10 PM$500 Rush Hour PrizeThis prize is awarded to the organization that receives most unique donations between 5-6 PM.
22:00-23:0011:10 PM$500 Night Owl PrizeThis prize is awarded to the organization that receives most unique donations between 10-11 PM.

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ADDITIONAL PRIZES

Qualifying 
Hour
Announced
Amount
Name of Prize
Description/Eligibility
0:00-1:0012:15 AM$500 First DonationThis prize is awarded to the organization that receives the first donation on May 6. 
Ongoing5:00 AM-7:00 AM (During First Cup)$500 First Cup PrizeThis prize is randomly awarded to an organization that participates in KTBS First Cup the morning of GFG.
Ongoing9:00 AM$500 1961 PrizeThis prize is awarded to the organization that receives the 1961st gift, in honor of Community Foundation of North Louisiana’s founding year.
Ongoing4:00 PM$500 Million Dollar PrizeThis prize is awarded to the organization that pushes the total over $1M.
Ongoing8:10 PM$500 Goal Getter PrizeThis prize is randomly awarded to an organization that reaches their peer-led campaign goal by 8 PM. (Min. $500)
23:00-00:0011:45 PM$500 Make a Wish PrizeThis prize is awarded to the organization that receives a donation closest to 11:11 PM.
OngoingPost Kick-Off Event$500Celebration For GoodThis prize is awarded to the organization with the most entries at the Give For Good Day Kick-Off Event.



POST-GIVING DAY PRIZES

*Announced after May 6.

Qualifying Hour
AmountName of PrizeDescription/Eligibility
Org. Size Restriction
Ongoing
$500Most ImprovedLargest increase in number of unique donors from 2024 to 2025None
Ongoing
$500 Notable NewcomerFirst-time participant with most unique donorsNone
Ongoing
$1500Most donors- 1st placeSmall organization with most unique donorsSmall
Ongoing
$1000Most donors- 2nd placeSmall organization with second most unique donorsSmall
Ongoing
$500 Most donors- 3rd placeSmall organization with third most unique donorsSmall
Ongoing
$1500Most donors- 1st placeMedium organization with most unique donorsMedium
Ongoing
$1000Most donors- 2nd placeMedium organization with second most unique donorsMedium
Ongoing
$500Most donors- 3rd placeMedium organization with third most unique donorsMedium
Ongoing
$1500Most donors- 1st placeLarge organization with most unique donorsLarge
Ongoing
$1000Most donors- 2nd placeLarge organization with second most unique donorsLarge
Ongoing
$500Most donors- 3rd placeLarge organization with third most unique donorsLarge

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