With launch of the GiveLocalNow campaign Sept. 15, 2011, there has been much interest in the muliti-year public awareness and education campaign encouraging giving to local nonprofits based on quantitative and qualitative research documenting that the region’s donation amounts are lower than the national average.

Coverage of GiveLocalNow is updated on this page as it occurs.

News coverage:

UC Davis, The California Aggie: April 17, 2012
GiveLocalNow campaign calls for increased local donation

Sacramento Business Journal: April 13, 2012
Focus: GiveLocalNow marketing campaign looks ahead

Daily Democrat: April 10, 2012
GiveLocalNow attempt to increase fundraising

Davis Enterprise: April 5, 2012
GiveLocalNow effort aims to increase philanthropy in Yolo County

Auburn Journal: Sept. 18, 2011
Lower-than-average donation levels targeted in Placer, regional nonprofit campaign

Sacramento Bee: Sept. 17, 2011
Editorial: In hard times, charity ought to begin at home - Sacramento Opinion

Sacramento Bee: Sept. 16, 2011
Charity drive will seek bigger donations in region

Capital Public Radio: Sept. 15, 2011
New Coalition Sets $250 Million Donation Goal

Sacramento Bee: Sept. 15, 2011
Campaign launched to increase charitable donations in Sacramento

Sacramento Business Journal: Sept. 9, 2011
Generosity Project to launch campaign urging local donations