Giving Blitz FAQ
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Giving Blitz, sponsor challenges, and how to participate
What is the Giving Blitz?
The Giving Blitz is Columbia Ability Alliance’s signature 48-hour fundraising event taking place August 6-7, 2025. It’s a high-energy community challenge where donations unlock sponsor challenge funds, multiplying the impact of every gift.
What makes this different from other fundraisers?
The sponsor challenge system! Your donation doesn’t just support CAA directly – it also helps unlock additional funds that sponsors have committed. Your $25 donation might be the one that triggers a $5,000 sponsor challenge.
Who benefits from the funds raised?
All funds raised support Columbia Ability Alliance’s programs and services for individuals with disabilities in the Tri-Cities area.
What are challenges and how do they work?
Sponsors have committed funds that are only released when specific conditions are met (like reaching a certain number of donors or hitting fundraising milestones). Your donation helps us reach these conditions and unlock additional funds.
Challenge progress is tracked in real-time on our Challenges page. You’ll also get notifications if you’re signed up for SMS alerts or following our social media.
Is there a minimum gift?
Yes! You can donate as many times as you’d like during the 48-hour window.
Can I make multiple donations during the Blitz?
Short answer, no! Ever heard of the ripple effect? The ripple effect underscores the idea that every donation, no matter the size, has the potential to create a ripple of positive change that extends beyond the initial act of giving. Every gift matters.
How do I get real-time updates during the Blitz?
Sign up for SMS alerts to get notifications when challenges unlock, milestones are reached, and during the final hours of the event.
Can my single donation unlock multiple challenges?
Yes! Your donation might count toward a fundraising milestone, help us reach a donor participation goal, AND contribute to a time-based challenge all at once.
Is my Giving Blitz contribution tax-deductible?
Yes! All donations are tax-deductible. You’ll receive an emailed receipt immediately after your donation, and we’ll send a summary receipt at year-end for tax purposes.
Can my business get recognition for donations?
Absolutely! Business donors can be recognized publicly (with permission) and receive appropriate business tax documentation.
I donated but didn't get a confirmation email. What should I do?
heck your spam/junk folder first. If you still don’t see it, contact us at sarah@ourcaa.com with your name and approximate donation time, and we’ll resend your receipt.
I accidentally donated twice. Can I get a refund?
Ambassadors create personal fundraising pages to rally their networks (friends, family, coworkers) to donate during the Giving Blitz.
Visit our Become an Ambassador! page, create your account, personalize your page, set a goal, and start sharing your unique link with your network.
What is an ambassador?
Contact us immediately at sarah@ourcaa.com. We can process refunds for duplicate donations, though we hope you’ll consider letting the extra donation stand!
