NKyTribune staff
Thirty nonprofits in and around Cincinnati will have the opportunity to win $10,000 through Brackets for Good Cincinnati, a competitive fundraising tournament that inspires community members to learn about and rally behind charitable nonprofits.
Brackets For Good, a 501(c)3 charitable organization based in Indianapolis, hosts online, bracket-style fundraising tournaments every March in communities around the United States. To date, Brackets For Good has raised more than $6.4 million for charitable nonprofits since 2012 with an average of 30 percent of donations coming from first-time donors to the participating organizations.
Brackets For Good Cincinnati 2017 raised $251,832 for participating charitable nonprofits. 28.48 percent of the donations received in 2017 came from first-time donors to the participating organizations.
This March will be the second time Cincinnati hosts a Brackets For Good tournament. Cincinnati is one of just 13 cities and states across the country that are hosting a tournament.
Cincinnati’s NS Cares took down the prize in 2017 and is competing again this year.
Participating Northern Kentucky nonprofits include Heroin Support INC of Alexandria, Holly Hill Child and Family Solutions in Highland Heights, MASTER Provisions of Florence and Mentoring Plus in Newport.
Across the 13 city or state-based tournaments, over 606 nonprofits will be participating in Brackets For Good tournaments in 2018
A pep rally for the Cincinnati area participants takes place tonight in Blue Ash.
Photo of a 2017 pep rally (provided).
How the Tournament Works
Participating nonprofit organizations will rally enthusiastic donors to out-fundraise their opponents in order to advance. Through the excitement, tournament promotion, and corporate involvement, nonprofits earn increased exposure, gain access to free fundraising tools, raise funds, and meet new donors. Supporters score points, by making donations, to help their favorite causes advance in the bracket-style tournament. Every dollar donated equals 1 point. The organization, in a match-up, with the most points at the end of the round advances. At the start of each round, point totals reset back to zero. The organization that advances through the entire bracket receives an additional $10,000 Championship grant. No matter how many rounds each individual organization advances, they benefit from added awareness, meet new supporters, and keep the donations received during tournament play. It’s competitive giving. Everybody wins.
How to Get Involved
Starting on March 9, visit cincinnati.bfg.org to make online donations to help your favorite nonprofit organization advance and win the $10,000 championship grant. $1 donated equals one point. The tournament ends and a local champion will be crowned on April 6th.
Brackets For Good Cincinnati 2018 presented by the Dewey’s Pizza participant list (NKY teams in bold):
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Talbert House
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services
Clermont Senior Services, Inc.
City Gospel Mission
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati
NS Cares
New Housing Ohio
Holly Hill Child & Family Solutions
4 Paws for Ability
Caracole
Working In Neighborhoods (WIN)
Ocean Accelerator, Inc
Master Provisions
Gorman Heritage Farm
Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati
Cincinnati Community ToolBank
Mentoring Plus
WordPlay Cincy
Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati
Joel Cornette Foundation, Inc
Dramakinetics Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Urban Promise,inc
Mason Community Players
Testicular Cancer Society
Mary Kilgour Cunningham Stephenson LeBlond Foundation dba Bold and Brave Kids
Cincinnati Curling Club
Adore-A-Bull Rescue
Isaiah 55, Inc.
Heroin Support INC
Brackets For Good tournaments are made possible thanks to the support of local organizations dedicated to the community. Brackets For Good Cincinnati 2018 sponsors include: Dewey’s Pizza, AT&T, ReSource, Lids, Bloomerang, Picaboo, and Charity Charge.
“Dewey’s Pizza is committed to supporting the communities where we live and work,” said Kevin Dern, Director of Community Outreach at Dewey’s Pizza. “By teaming up with Brackets For Good, we’re able to empower charitable organizations across Cincinnati and help thousands of individuals learn about and rally behind the incredible charitable organizations that strengthen our community.”
“Brackets For Good exists to inspire people to learn about and rally behind amazing, community strengthening, charitable organizations,” said Reid McDowell, Partnerships & Marketing Director of Brackets For Good. “The Brackets For Good 2018 Cincinnati tournament is an opportunity to leverage the power of sport to generate social good. It’s competitive giving. Everybody wins.”
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