Nonprofits wishing to receive funds donated during the second annual Delco Gives Day May 8-9, 2025 can now register.
Delco Gives Day is hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County with Power Home Remodeling as the presenting sponsor.
The event is a unique opportunity for Delaware County residents to support the nonprofits that tirelessly serve the community and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors.
Last year, 9,600 donors raised more than $1.7 million for nearly 300 nonprofits.
Through an online giving platform, Delco Gives encourages the community to explore and donate to a diverse range of nonprofits serving Delaware County.
Since registration opened on Jan. 6, more than 60 nonprofit organizations have signed up to participate.
From organizations focused on education and healthcare to those championing the arts and social services, Delco Gives will highlight the vast range of critical services and resources nonprofits in the region provide.
Additionally, the Foundation recently hosted its first Delco Gives Advisory Committee meeting of the year. The Foundation is grateful for the committee’s good counsel, insights, and commitment to Delco Gives Day. The advisory committee includes:
- Bernie Dagenais, Main Line Chamber of Commerce
- Bill Brown, Citadel Credit Union
- Bob Simpson, Brinker Simpson
- Cecily Tynan, 6abc
- Chekemma J. Fulmore-Townsend, Hamilton Family Charitable Trust
- Dr. Chris Domes, Neumann University
- Chris Franklin, Aqua America
- Danielle McNichol, McNichol Law Office/Philadelphia Soccer 2026
- Deborah O’Brien, Bank of America
- Geoff Brandon, TD Bank
- Joanne McFall, Keystone First
- Joe McLaughlin, Haverford Trust
- Jose Aguirre, PECO
- Kelly Woodland, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
- Marcine Pickron-Davis, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Mark Stewart, Ballard Spahr, LLP
- Michele Hengey, Boeing
- Mindy Aldridge, Nelson Foundation
- Nicole Fancher, Philadelphia Union
- Pat Ward, WSFS Bank
- Paul Bennett, Spirit Media Group
- Rob MacPherson, Visit Delco
- Robert W. Bogle, Philadelphia Tribune
- Stephanie Kosta, Comcast
- Steve Buxton, Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation
- Tom Belmont, Gallagher
- Trish McFarland, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Interested in ways you or your business can support this inspiring initiative?
There are several ways to sponsor or provide cash prizes for participating nonprofits. Sponsorships help to incentivize participation and raise even more money for nonprofits.
To learn more about how you can sponsor Delco Gives, reach out to Laura Sindoni: [email protected]
Get involved in Delco Gives, register your nonprofit organization, or stay updated on event details.
The registration window is open until April 18. Nonprofits are strongly encouraged to complete their registration as soon as possible.
The Foundation for Delaware County is the largest grantmaking philanthropy in Delaware County. The Foundation offers support and resources for nonprofits of every size, helps generous people give with more impact, brings together funders, nonprofits, and elected officials to address critical community problems, and responds to major challenges and crises as they arise.
In addition to grant funding, the Foundation operates the Center for Nonprofit Excellence to strengthen Delaware County’s nonprofit community through training workshops and peer learning opportunities.
The Foundation encourages philanthropy by connecting donors to worthy causes through efficient charitable giving vehicles like donor-advised and scholarship funds.
