Local nonprofit organizations received $271,378 in gifts from donors along with cash prizes from sponsors and earned matching funds on North Platte Giving Day. Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation hosted the 24-hour giving event on Wednesday, May 8.

This year’s donations total, as well as the number of gifts, were the highest in the four-year history of Giving Day. “The 1,106 donations this year speaks loudly about the generosity of people here as well as the level of support for local nonprofit causes,” said Eric Seacrest, Executive Director of the Community Foundation.

68 local nonprofit causes participated in Giving Day this year. “100% of each donation will go to donor-selected local nonprofits,” Seacrest said.

At the top of the nonprofit leaderboard was Prairie Arts Center raising $77,210, half of which came from pledged matching funds.

41 sponsored cash prizes of between $200 and $1,000 were awarded to nonprofits based on donations made online or by check during Giving Day. “Matching funds, as well as sponsored cash prizes, encourage donors to support favorite community causes.” said Seacrest.

The full nonprofit leaderboard and the winners of sponsored cash prizes to nonprofits can be seen online at NorthPlatteGivingDay.org