The Big Give

The Park of Roses Foundation is eligible to receive community donations during the The Big Give, a 24-hour online giving rally arranged by The Columbus Foundation, which runs from May 12-13. This will be the third time the event has been held.

The Big Give was created by The Columbus Foundation in 2011 to give the central Ohio nonprofit community an economic boost. Two events, held in 2011 and 2013, resulted in 32,039 gifts from 820 cities across the country. The past Big Give events have leveraged a total of $19.1 million for 569 central Ohio nonprofits.

24 Hours: May 12-13

The Big Give begins on Tuesday, May 12 EDT at 10:00 a.m. and ends Wednesday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m. Donations can be made during that period on the Columbus Park of Roses page at The Columbus Foundation’s web site. All major credit cards, with a minimum donation of $20, are accepted. One hundred per cent of Big Give donations go to the Park of Roses Foundation’s general operating fund. Donations can be made in honor of, or in memory of, a loved one.

$1.3 Million Bonus Pool

In addition to your donation, the final amount given to the POR Foundation is eligible for a $1.3 million Bonus Pool of funds created by local businesses and individuals. This means your donation will be increased based on the total amount raised during The Big Give.

It’s Easy to Participate

CLICK on The Big Give banner when you visit columbusfoundation.org, beginning at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 12.  Select Columbus Park of Roses Foundation.

GIVE securely using a major credit card, with a minimum of $20.Columbus Foundation donors can also make a grant (minimum of $100) through their Donor Advised Fund or Supporting Foundation.

CELEBRATE knowing that you are strengthening our community by supporting the Park of Roses. Share your experience and why you gave, and follow The Big Give at #BigGiveTCF.

To find out more about the Columbus Park of Roses Foundation, go to our portal page at the Columbus Foundation web site. Our mission is to attract and retain volunteers and donors who support the Park through their service and their financial gifts. You can make a donation at any time, but only donations made between May 12 EDT at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m EDT are eligible for Bonus Pool funds.