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Couples registering with the I Do Foundation can direct their wedding donations to one of the I Do Foundation's recommended nonprofit partners, to one of the Foundation's focus area funds, or to a nonprofit organization suggested by the couple.
Option 1: Suggest a Nonprofit
Learn more about suggesting a nonprofit of your choice. Engaged couples wishing to suggest an organization may do so once they have registered with the I Do Foundation. All suggested organizations must be a 501(c)(3) entity, be fiscally responsible, and must not promote violence, intolerance, racial division, or discrimination. All suggestions will be reviewed by the I Do Foundation staff to ensure that they meet these criteria.
Option 2: Select a Focus Area Fund
The I Do Foundation has created special focus area funds that match our six giving areas. Couples interested in supporting a particular issue area can contribute to these funds, which are then distributed annually through a general grant-making process.
Option 3: Select a Recommended Partner
In keeping with the Foundation's mission, and as a service for couples, the I
Do Foundation has developed a list of recommended nonprofit partners. All of
these organizations reflect the Foundation's goal of supporting progressive
organizations working to promote social change in underserved communities. The
I Do Foundation's recommended partners are bringing new resources to
organizations that are making a difference, especially for low-income people.
Our selection criteria can be found
here but please note: we are not currently accepting
applications for new Recommended Partners.
Nonprofits: Even though we are not currently adding new Recommended Partners, you can still benefit from our services by using the following text to tell your volunteers, donors, and constituents how they can raise funds for your organization through their weddings.
Getting married? Now you can support [organization's name] by registering with the I Do Foundation. From honeymoons to invitations to wedding gifts to charitable wedding favors, the I Do Foundation allows couples and their guests to make wedding-related purchases that generate donations for charity. The I Do Foundation's Charity Registry service also makes it easy for guests to make donations in lieu of gifts. All of these services are available free of cost at www.IDoFoundation.org. Check it out today, and be sure to select [organization's name] as the beneficiary of your charitable wedding.
Learn More about the I Do Grants Program
The best way for your organization to raise donations through the I Do Foundation is to be chosen by a couple as their wedding charity. Learn more about how your charity can be selected in the Spread the Word section above. The I Do Foundation also gives a small number of discretionary grants which are distributed annually through I Do Grants. Learn more about whether your organization qualifies.
The I Do Foundation's innovative charitable giving programs have been featured in:
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