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Small Donations are Essential for Local Nonprofits

During the busy holiday season, it’s easy to lose sight of things beyond hosting family, making travel plans and finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list. But one of the greatest gifts you can give this season is a small donation to a local nonprofit. A contribution, no matter the size, is integral to those working toward the greater good in our region. 

According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, the number of donors to organizations fell by 7 percent in the first half of 2022 compared with the first half of 2021. This decline is due to a collapse in the number of micro-gift supporters. Micro-gift supporters are loosely defined as people who contribute $100 or less to a nonprofit.  

Data provided by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project

It may not seem like your gift of $100, $50 or even $25 will make much of an impact, but with a possible economic recession looming, this broad support from small-gift donors is critical to the continued operations of our nonprofit sector. Nonprofits play an essential role in the vibrance of the Jacksonville community. Your gift can provide meals to families experiencing hunger, allow a child to participate in transformative afterschool arts programs, help a neighbor afford basic necessities, protect our waterways, and so much more. It can also help nonprofits cover their administrative costs, which are essential for organizations to remain impactful and financially sustainable.  

Giving doesn’t have to be seasonal. Many nonprofits offer the option to give monthly through recurring electronic donations. $10 a month may not make much of a dent in your wallet, but it gives nonprofits peace of mind knowing they can count on your support month after month. If you already make a recurring donation to an organization, consider increasing the amount by a few dollars each month to offset the impacts of inflation. 

Giving Tuesday, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, was November 29. On this day of global generosity, CAP’s fundraising goal was surpassed which unlocked a generous $5,000 gift from THE PLAYERS Championship and brought the total raised to over $30,000.

Jacksonville’s nonprofit community needs your help—and no donation, or act of support, is too small to make a big impact. During this year-end season of giving, if you’re unable to give a monetary donation, consider giving your time as a volunteer or lending your voice as an advocate for a cause close to your heart.  

This was featured as a guest column in the Florida Times-Union


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"The most important thing I learned in my CAP class is to inspire other kids and follow your dreams." From students to stakeholders - the commitment to CAP’s long-running programs is due to the compelling nature of our curriculum, the quality of our local teaching artists and the desire of children and families to embrace education in the arts as a means of fostering true change in their lives. Learn more about our programs at capkids.org. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed
CAP’s vision is for Northeast Florida to lead the nation in providing essential and accessible arts education that recognizes, grows and amplifies every child’s unique skills and strengths. 

The driving force behind all CAP programs is the belief that the arts matter—they provide essential skills, like creative thinking, perseverance, teamwork and self-discipline that benefit all people in all areas of their lives. 
Visit capkids.org for more info. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp
Artistic expression communicates the feelings, preferences, interests and experiences of the artist. Arts education provides children with essential tools to communicate more clearly, providing insight into a better understanding of each other and themselves. Learn more about our #artsed programs and our mission to inspire the creative spirit in every child at capkids.org. #TheArtsAddUp #artsed #CAPkidsjax
Did you know? Arts learning improves cognitive development in children, including verbal communication attentions skills and memory retrieval that also apply to other subject areas. 

Learn more about how you can support CAP’s mission to empower every child’s creative spirit, elevate arts educators in their field and advocate for access and equity in arts education by visiting our link in bio. 
#TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #artsed
Arts learning improves cognitive development, verbal communication, attention skills and memory retrieval. CAP's sensory arts program at Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center inspires growth in these areas and beyond.  Learn more about how you can contribute to our mission to empower every child’s creative spirit, elevate arts educators in their field & advocate for access and equity in arts education by clicking the link in our bio. #TheArtsMatter #CAPkidsJax #artsed
Did you know? The arts add up to increased graduation rates, a stronger economy and more creative individuals equipped to solve the challenges of tomorrow. Learn more about why #TheArtsAddUp and how you can support CAP's mission by visiting the link in our bio. #CAPkidsjax  #artsed
Learning any art form allows children and youth to gain essential skills like creative thinking, perseverance, teamwork, and self-discipline that benefit them in all areas of their life. The arts provide experiences that are personally enriching, building the confidence and character children need to excel. Visit the link in our bio to learn more about how CAP instructs, instills, and inspires students in our community!  #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #artsed
“We all have dreams, but making dreams come to life takes a lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort—that is the most important lesson I’ve learned through CAP.”

Every child has a creative spirit. For some, it comes alive through the visual arts: turning blank pages and digital canvases into expressions of hope. For others, it breathes through their bodies – transforming notes, choreography, and words into personal statements of joy.
 
Children develop the technical skills to prepare for these moments through instruction in the arts. Along the way, the arts develop their unique strengths – like self-confidence, creative thinking, self-respect, empathy and perseverance. Learn more at the link in our bio.
Excitement is building as CAP students prepare for the upcoming Performing Arts Showcase on April 13! Dance, music and theatre performers will take the stage and give their all as they show their friends and family what they've worked so hard to achieve this year. The opportunity to perform at Showcase serves as a reward for students' hard work and reinforces the self-confidence and maturity fostered in CAP
programs. We cannot wait to see them shine! Learn more at capkids.org/showcase.
Support CAP today! For 30 years, CAP has been a catalyst for change, providing transformative arts experiences to thousands of students each year. Through our programs, we have unlocked the doors to creativity and self-expression for children and young adults, helping them find their voice and passion. 

We aim to reach more children, schools and communities, and your support enables us to do so. Please join us as we embark on this incredible journey into the next chapter – 30 more years of empowering every child’s creative spirit!

Visit the link in our bio to support.
Did you know? Not only does participation in the arts unleash a child's creative spirit, but research shows clear links between arts involvement and positive outcomes in academics, school attendance, creative and critical thinking, personal behavior, and social and civic participation. Learn more about why the arts are important, and how you can support CAP's mission, by visiting the link in our bio.

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