IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Opens: February 23, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
Giving Day Training Intensives: March 5 & 6, 2026 from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Getting Started Webinar: recorded March 6, 2025
Registration Closes: May 1, 2026 @ 11:59 PM
WCIL Gives Begins: June 8, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
WCIL Gives Ends: June 11, 2026 @ 11:59 PM
Getting Started
Step 1: Get Ready
Make a plan and stick to it! Think about what you want to accomplish with this campaign and the steps you want to take to reach your goals.
- Nonprofit Toolkit - Check out our WCIL Gives Participant Toolkit to learn how to maximize your organization's potential during the giving day!
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to mobilize your most passionate supporters. These supporters create their own fundraising page to share with their network to expand the reach of your organization and bring in new donors and gifts.
What is peer-to-peer fundraising?
How can I set my fundraisers up for success?
Matching Grants
Matching gifts (or "matching grants" as the Mightycause platform refers to them) are a great tool that can be used to incentivize donors during your WCIL Gives campaign.
If you're interested in learning more about matching grants, check out pages 39-43 in our Participant Toolkit.
How do I secure matching grant funding?
How does a matching grant work?
How do I set up a match?
Does the matching grant I upload for my organization count as towards WCIL Gives Grand Prizes and/or Challenge Grants?
Additional Resources
Mightycause has a full library of support articles, video walkthroughs and tools to assist you as you get ready for your WCIL Gives campaign.
Looking for something more general, or a deep-dive on a topic like how to engage your board, peer-to-peer fundraising, or general nonprofit fundraising? Check out our Resource Library! We've got everything you need to run a great campaign, a full catalog of webinar content, and more!
CONTACT US
WCIL Gives
Email: callie.niederhauser@tracyfoundation.org
Phone: 217.740.5846
Mightycause Support
The Mightycause support staff is available to assist you with any questions or issues you may have. If you need help, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm Central Time
Email: support@mightycause.com