Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # GiveCamp NWA ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://givecampnwa.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://givecampnwa.org/blog/) - [2025 Platinum Sponsor-Ozark Electric](https://givecampnwa.org/sponsors/2025-platinum-sponsor-ozark-electric/) - Our Platinum Sponsor this year is Ozarks Electric Cooperative. The company made a direct financial donation that will provide for several Givecamp events now and in the future. According to their website, "Ozarks Electric Cooperative is an electric distribution cooperative, providing retail electric service to more than 70,000 residential, commercial, and industrial members in northwest - [2025-Swag 'n' Snacks sponsors](https://givecampnwa.org/nonprofits/2025-swag-n-snacks-sponsors/) - Our Swag ‘n’ Snacks sponsor level is proof that every little bit helps. It includes direct financial donations, food, free products, and discounts on merchandise. This list also includes the employers of our leadership team, who have allowed our team to spend time preparing for GiveCamp (unless those employers are already sponsors, such as Ozark - [2025-Silver Sponsors](https://givecampnwa.org/sponsors/2025-silver-sponsors/) - We have one Silver sponsor for the 2025 event. We are delighted to welcome back Women In Technology of Northwest Arkansas, and we appreciate their financial contribution to our overall expenses. According to their website, WITNWA: Women in Technology of Northwest Arkansas (WIT NWA) is dedicated to empowering women in tech through community building, education, and mentorship programs. Mission and Vision WIT NWA aims to connect, inspire, and empower women in technology to close the gender gap in the tech industry. Their mission includes creating a supportive community for women already in tech and increasing the number of women pursuing careers in technology through various educational initiatives and programs. - [2025-Gold Sponsor Jones Community for Nonprofits](https://givecampnwa.org/sponsors/2025-gold-sponsor-jones-community-for-nonprofits/) - Our Gold Sponsor returned this year by letting us use their Rogers/St. Mary's facility for our annual event. However, they have a new brand! Jones Community for Nonprofits recently created a new name that encompasses both campuses. They explain the rebrand and mission on their joint Facebook page: "As many of you know, Jones Center - [2024 Gold Sponsor-Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary's](https://givecampnwa.org/sponsors/2024-gold-sponsor-center-for-nonprofits-at-st-marys/) - To put it plainly, we couldn’t have GiveCamp NWA each year without the donated space from the Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary’s. This is the third year they’ve been a platinum sponsor and in addition to space, they help us get the word out to their nonprofit partners about the GiveCamp opportunity. CFN at - [Lunch Sponsors](https://givecampnwa.org/sponsors/lunch-sponsors/) - We had two lunch sponsors this year with a long-time sponsor GDH Workforce Solutions and new sponsor Akkodis. Both provided lunches throughout the weekend and we appreciate the support! More about GDHGDH is a productivity and ingenuity boosting workforce solutions provider. Their mission is to always deliver more. More talent. More efficiency. More possibilities. GDH - [Silver Sponsors](https://givecampnwa.org/sponsors/silver-sponsors/) - We had one Silver Sponsor this year! Women in Technology NWA Women in Technology Northwest Arkansas joined GiveCamp NWA for the first time this year and we are excited to have not only a new sponsor, but new volunteers! According to their website, WITNWA’s vision is “is to connect, inspire, and empower women in technology - [2024-Swag and Snacks sponsors](https://givecampnwa.org/sponsors/2024-swag-and-snacks-sponsors/) - We created this category a few years ago when we realized that we had many companies and individuals that donated product, employee time, or gave us discounts on their products or services with a monetary value that was less than our Bronze category. Since these donations are no less appreciated, we found a way to - [GiveCampNWA rebrands, gets new website](https://givecampnwa.org/2023/givecampnwa-rebrands-gets-new-website/) - GiveCamp NWA rebrands, receives new website 5 other nonprofits receive free websites at GiveCamp Weekend NORTHWEST ARKANSAS – GiveCamp Northwest Arkansas, a local nonprofit organization that provides free websites for other nonprofits that serve the NWA region, was its own client for the 2023 GiveCamp Weekend in early October. “We love our new logo and - [Search Engine Optimization for Nonprofits](https://givecampnwa.org/marketing/search-engine-optimization-for-nonprofits/) - by Sara White Potential volunteers, donors, and recipients of a nonprofit’s services all need to do one thing: find the site. That’s where search engine optimization comes in. What is search engine optimization? Search engine optimization (SEO) is the act of refining your website such that search engines like Google or Bing may find - [Swag partners for GiveCamp 2021](https://givecampnwa.org/sponsors/swag-partners-for-givecamp-2021/) - This year, we had several companies that provided swag or other products/services at a great discount. We appreciate their contributions! Jamie's Notebook Elite Catering Printova Signs - [Silver sponsors: Teslar and The Stable](https://givecampnwa.org/sponsors/silver-sponsors-teslar-and-the-stable/) - We had two silver sponsors this year and both were key in making sure GiveCamp NWA happened! Teslar Software According to their website, Teslar began as 3E Software in 2008 exporting loan data for the FDIC. Teslar was born soon after and has experienced exponential growth year after year ever since. "Here at Teslar Software, - [Gold Sponsor: STOPWATCH](https://givecampnwa.org/sponsors/gold-sponsor-stopwatch/) - Whether it’s sending an entire team of employees to volunteer, or making a direct financial donation, STOPWATCH has been a major part of GiveCamp NWA for several years. They are a gold sponsor this year. Their donation will be used to fund nice swag bags and part of the food this year for GiveCamp! If - [Gold Sponsor: SupplyPike](https://givecampnwa.org/sponsors/gold-sponsor-supplypike/) - blog submitted by SupplyPike SupplyPike is joining forces with GiveCamp NWA by becoming a Gold sponsor this year! The SaaS company has been involved with GiveCamp for the past four years and is excited to keep up the tradition. SupplyPike is a software-as-a-service company servicing Walmart and other retail suppliers, helping them manage invoice deductions, - [Our first mini-GiveCamp of 2021: 7hills Homeless Center](https://givecampnwa.org/2021/our-first-mini-givecamp-of-2021-7hills-homeless-center/) - With last year’s GiveCamp being entirely virtual, we realized that we had another way to serve nonprofits without having to plan a massive event with 100 people, six meals, and tons of other details. Virtual GiveCamps make it easier to implement an idea we’ve wanted to do for a while, which are what we call - [The Four P’s of Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations](https://givecampnwa.org/marketing/the-four-ps-of-marketing-for-nonprofit-organizations/) - Editor note: this is the first of a two-part series looking at the four P's of marketing for nonprofits. By David Bernstein There seems to be an impression that marketing for a non-profit organization is completely different than it is for Walmart, Tyson, Ford, or Pfizer. Nothing could be further from the truth. The basic - [IRA RMD QCD—Alphabet Soup or Smart Giving Option? (Guest post)](https://givecampnwa.org/fundraising/ira-rmd-qcd-alphabet-soup-or-smart-giving-option-guest-post/) - By Jody Dilday This post is being reprinted with permission from the Arkansas Community Foundation. A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer of funds from a traditional IRA (Individual Retirement Account) to a public 501c3 nonprofit. A QCD can count as all or some of the IRA owner’s required minimum distribution (RMD), and - [How does a website flow?](https://givecampnwa.org/marketing/how-does-a-website-flow/) - By Sara White Have you ever considered why web designers create websites in a particular way? Why is the “Donate” button in the upper right corner? Why is this paragraph broken up into bullet points? It all has to do with the “flow” of a website and how humans (and machines) read. A good website - ['Passion meets interest' (volunteer profile, Jamie Smith)](https://givecampnwa.org/volunteers/passion-meets-interest-volunteer-profile-jamie-smith/) - We are getting back into featuring our volunteers and nonprofits on our blog after a year hiatus. This list of questions was actually completed a year ago with the help of interviewer Melodieann Whiteley and it's been edited to be current now. Tell us about yourself? I often tell people that I grew up in - [What is a website?](https://givecampnwa.org/uncategorized/what-is-a-website/) - By Sara White GiveCamp NWA’s mission is simple: provide the tools nonprofits need to tell their story and grow their organization. To that end, we typically build websites for nonprofits. A website consists of coded pages on the World Wide Web and is viewable to anyone who comes across it. You usually find websites using - [2020 GiveCamp NWA Sponsors](https://givecampnwa.org/sponsors/2020-givecamp-nwa-sponsors/) - Each year, our sponsors donate money, swag or food to make our events possible. With 2020 being our first-ever virtual event, we knew we would not have as many food costs, but we were determined to make the swag better than ever. Despite the pandemic, our sponsors really stepped up to make sure our nonprofits - [Nonprofit applications for GiveCamp NWA open July 7! (Major changes coming!)](https://givecampnwa.org/news/nonprofit-applications-for-givecamp-nwa-open-july-7-major-changes-coming/) - Here is our press release that goes out today for GiveCamp NWA. Notice we have lots of changes coming for GiveCamp NWA because of COVID-19. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2020 GiveCamp NWA plans virtual event Nonprofit applications open July 7 to Aug 7 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS— Nonprofit organizations serving Northwest Arkansas have an opportunity to - [Free ways to tell your nonprofit's story in NWA](https://givecampnwa.org/marketing/free-ways-to-tell-your-nonprofits-story-in-nwa/) - By Melodieann Whitely, volunteer If you think that nonprofits don’t have to engage in shameless self-promotion, think again. Charitable giving is down, and competition is fierce for those much-needed dollars. Something we’ve learned at GiveCamp is that part of the battle is brand awareness. Just being able to tell our story makes a difference in - [Chris Whittle: From Volunteer to Board Member](https://givecampnwa.org/2020/chris-whittle-from-volunteer-to-board-member/) - By Beth-Ann Frankum, volunteer When Chris Whittle, our board president first joined GiveCamp in 2014, little did he know the impact he would have on the organization and the community of Northwest Arkansas. We are going to start featuring our various volunteers on our blog and today, we would like to reflect upon the experiences - [4 key parts of your nonprofit communications plan](https://givecampnwa.org/marketing/4-key-parts-of-your-nonprofit-communications-plan/) - By Jamie Smith, board member Whether your nonprofit is in its infancy or if it’s been around for decades, you face the challenge of getting the right message to the right people. Donors, volunteers, clients, and the community at large each have specific needs and specific messages they need to hear. So, how do you - [Thank you to our 2019 Bronze Level Sponsors](https://givecampnwa.org/uncategorized/thank-you-to-our-2019-bronze-level-sponsors/) - By far our most popular sponsor level, the Bronze Level ($500) could be either a direct financial contribution or an in-kind contribution of basically the same monetary value. The Bronze Level Sponsorship includes a fourth-tier sized logo on our website along with social media coverage before, during and after the event! Bronze sponsors are also - [Thank you to our 2019 Silver sponsors](https://givecampnwa.org/2019/thank-you-to-our-2019-silver-sponsors/) - We had two silver sponsors this year and we appreciate their contributions to making GiveCamp NWA 2019 possible! Sponsors can offer direct financial donations or in-kind donations of the same monetary value. Contributors on the Silver Sponsor Level ($1,000) ar featured with a third-tier logo size on the Give Camp Northwest Arkansas website and shout-outs - [Press Release: GiveCamp NWA announces nonprofit signups](https://givecampnwa.org/2019/press-release-givecamp-nwa-announces-nonprofit-signups/) - Applications open for GiveCamp NWA 2019 Event provides free tech solutions for local nonprofits NORTHWEST ARKANSAS—Local nonprofits can now apply for free tech solutions from GiveCamp NWA, a Northwest Arkansas organization that serves fellow nonprofits. Applications for GiveCamp NWA 2019 opened Monday, July 8, and will end at 11:59 pm on Monday, August 5, officials - [Join the 2019 GiveCamp NWA Planning committee!](https://givecampnwa.org/uncategorized/join-the-2019-givecamp-nwa-planning-committee/) - As a non-profit that serves only other nonprofits, we are in a unique position that we can help affect thousands of people by serving nonprofits the way that we do. We have people tell us every year that they want to join the GiveCamp NWA fun but either don’t have the required technical/creative skills, or - [Press release: Announcing open applications for GiveCampNWA 2018](https://givecampnwa.org/uncategorized/press-release-announcing-open-applications-for-givecampnwa-2018/) - The below press release was sent to local media and several community partners yesterday: GiveCampNWA accepting applications for 2018 event Nonprofits that serve NWA can apply for free tech solutions NORTHWEST ARKANSAS—Nonprofits that serve Northwest Arkansas have the opportunity to receive free technology solutions through GiveCampNWA 2018, which is scheduled for October 19-21. GiveCamp is ## Pages - [Home](https://givecampnwa.org/) - GiveCamp NWA, a 501©(3) nonprofit, empowers other nonprofits makes a positive impact year-round alongside the annual GiveCamp weekend. - [Volunteer Application](https://givecampnwa.org/volunteer-application/) - Volunteer Application Volunteer Guidelines We appreciate more than we can say that our volunteers are willing to give their time and talent to this cause. About 95 percent of the time, we accept all volunteer applications unless we don’t think we have enough work for you to do. We might follow up with you to - [Sponsor Form](https://givecampnwa.org/sponsor-form/) - Sponsor Levels & Donate A GiveCamp sponsorship is more than just a donation; it’s a community partnership that empowers local nonprofits to fulfill their mission and make a difference in our area. Simply select your sponsorship level below and complete the form below. Sponsor Levels Swag & Snacks$ 500 or lessFeaturesSocial media post and mention - [Volunteers](https://givecampnwa.org/volunteers/) - Join the campfire and tech it forward Volunteers build the tools that strengthen nonprofits in our community. GiveCamp, a three-day weekend event where individuals donate their time to help local nonprofits, is fueled by the generosity of talented volunteers. Experienced project managers partner with nonprofits and guide their team members throughout GiveCamp Weekend.Did You Know?GiveCamp - [Events Process](https://givecampnwa.org/events-process/) - Let's Go Camping! Learn more about the GiveCamp events and event process. GiveCamp WeekendThis is our signature, annual event where we host 6-12 nonprofits and build websites (and sometimes other forms of online technology tools) all weekend! This event usually involves 75 to 100 people, food, swag, and lots of fun. The event is usually - [NonProfits](https://givecampnwa.org/non-profits/) - Your Vision Our Tools Give us a weekend. We’ll give you technology that transforms. You’re the marshmallow in our s’more. Apply Now Whether it’s our annual GiveCamp event or any new, upcoming events we host, we rely on you to share your vision and expertise. Without that input, we can’t create the tools and other - [The Team](https://givecampnwa.org/the-team/) - We are serious about what we do and having a blast doing it. We take our work pretty darn seriously. After all, each project we complete has the potential to affect thousands of people every year. But we are far from a boring office environment. We believe in having fun while we work, and that - [About](https://givecampnwa.org/about/) - Our Mission The GiveCamp NWA mission is to support our community by bringing together motivated volunteers to dedicate their professional expertise, deep insights, and individual talents to further the missions of local charitable organizations through technology solutions. GiveCamp NWA is both a 501c3 nonprofit organization and an annual event. About UsGiveCamp NWA is both a - [Sponsors](https://givecampnwa.org/sponsors/) - Keep the Campfire Burning GiveCamp NWA sponsors provide the food, drink, facilities, and resources to fuel our events, our volunteers, and our mission. We can’t do it without you. As a GiveCamp sponsor, your support helps bring together all volunteers and developers working to develop technology tools for the selected non-profit organizations.The average market cost of - [Donate](https://givecampnwa.org/donate/) - Donate Now - [NonProfit Application](https://givecampnwa.org/non-profit-application/) - Nonprofit Application Nonprofit RequirementsLike any nonprofit organization, we must have guidelines for who qualifies for our services and the expectations for those clients. Please read these carefully before applying below. General Requirements● Must be a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization● Must be based in Arkansas and serve Northwest Arkansas/River Valley directly in some way (for example, a statewide - [Contact](https://givecampnwa.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us! Your Name*Your Email*Your PhoneSubjectYour MessageGDPR Accepted On* I understand that this form provides personal data and that it will not be used for commercial purposes. - [Sponsor FAQ](https://givecampnwa.org/sponsor-faq/) - Sponsor FAQ Is my donation tax deductible? Yep! GiveCamp NWA is a 501c3, and we’ll provide you with a receipt for your donation. What kinds of sponsorships do you accept?We accept both in-kind and monetary sponsorships and donations.The value is cumulative if you choose to make both an in-kind and monetary donation.What kind of stuff do you need?Caffeine, - [Events](https://givecampnwa.org/events/) - Let's Go Camping! GiveCampThis is our signature, annual event where we host 8-12 nonprofits and build websites (and sometimes other forms of online technology tools) all weekend! This event usually involves 75 to 100 people, food, swag, and lots of fun. The event is usually the first weekend of October and participants have the option - [Events Schedule](https://givecampnwa.org/events-schedule/) - Event Schedule No two GiveCamp events are ever the same, but a typical GiveCamp might look something like this: Friday Meet, Greet, Start the FireGiveCamp begins with food and friends! After chow time (we start at 6pm), we break into our teams and get to know the charity we’re working with. Project Managers set the strategy - [NonProfit FAQ](https://givecampnwa.org/non-profit-faq/) - Got Questions? We’ve got answers. When will we know if we’re accepted? We try to let the nonprofit applicants know as soon as possible but it will depend on how many volunteers we get. When we send you an email letting you know your status (we will let you know either way), it will be about - [Volunteers FAQ](https://givecampnwa.org/volunteers-faq/) - Volunteer FAQ When’s dinner (and everything else)? GiveCamp is a fully catered event. Mealtimes are typically noon and six pm. We try to accommodate special dietary needs, so tell us if you have specific requests when you apply.As far as the schedule goes, you should plan to be available to your team for the entire event. - [Join GiveCamp NWA](https://givecampnwa.org/volunteers/join-givecamp-nwa/) - Serving nonprofits throughout the year takes a village. Wanna join ours? From event planning to general operations, GiveCamp NWA needs ongoing volunteers to help achieve our mission. Did You Know? GiveCamp NWA is an all-volunteer organization with ongoing organizational volunteer and event-specific needs. As a 501c3, we qualify for most employer volunteer and community service programs, - [Privacy Policy](https://givecampnwa.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Suggested text: Our website address is: https://127.0.0.1. 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