The Community Cup: Online Fundraising Challenge
The Community Cup: Online Fundraising Challenge
Headquarterz is launching The Community Cup: Online Fundraising Challenge, where nonprofits nationwide compete to grow their supporter base, raise donations, and increase their impact this holiday season. Organizations can Double Their Impact and win their share of $1 Million in cash, grants, and donations.
From November 25th → December 25th, nonprofits will rally their communities, inspire supporters, and climb the Headquarterz Leaderboard. This isn’t just a contest — it’s an opportunity to strengthen your mission and transform lives across the country.
HOW THE CONTEST WORKS
Step 1 — Join the Challenge
Register at headquarterz.com
Step 2 — Verify Your Channel
Complete verification and get your first subscriber.
Step 3 — Grow Your Supporters
Encourage free, monthly, and yearly subscribers.
Step 4 — Raise Donations
Share your channel everywhere.
Step 5 — Post Consistently
Share stories, updates, and outreach.
Step 6 — Build Momentum
Use mini-challenges to gain bonus points.
Step 7 — Track the Leaderboard
Watch your growth in real time.
Step 8 — Finish Strong
The final 72 hours are crucial.
REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE
✔ Must be a 501(c)(3) + 501(c)(6)
✔ Must have a Headquarterz Nonprofit Channel
✔ Must upload at least 1 post per week
✔ Must connect a valid donation method
✔ Must agree to challenge terms
✔ Must promote participation to supporters
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING
Nonprofits start gaining value immediately:
- Increased Donations
- New Monthly & Yearly Subscribers
- Free Supporters
- Brand Awareness
- Mission Exposure
- Positive PR
- Community Growth
- Impact Visibility
- Placement in HQZ Campaigns
- Access to 100,000+ Supporters
- Chance to Double the Impact
KEY DATES
- Registration Opens: Now
- Challenge Starts: Nov 25, 2025
- Challenge Ends: Dec 25, 2025
- Winners Announced: Jan 01, 2025
WHAT CAN NONPROFITS WIN?
The Community Cup gives nonprofits the chance to earn cash rewards, matching grants, ad credits, national exposure, and dozens of bonus awards. With over $1,000,000 available, hundreds of nonprofits will win.
LEADERBOARD REWARDS
Top nonprofits in each category receive Double the Impact plus a prize package designed for long-term growth.
1st Place
- 100% Matching Funds
- Cash Prize
- Monthly Ad Grant Credit
- Spotlight Feature on Headquarterz
2nd Place
- 50% Matching Funds
- Cash Prize
- Ad Grant Credit
3rd Place
- 25% Matching Funds
- Cash Prize
ADDITIONAL MINI-CHALLENGES
- First to 100 Subscribers
- Most Shares
- Most Active Organization
- Most Uploads
- Most Viewed Post
- Most Referrals
- Best Impact Story
- Community Favorite Award
- Top Rising Nonprofit
Every nonprofit — large or small — has a fair chance to win across multiple categories. These rewards allow many organizations to secure meaningful wins throughout the challenge.
MEDIA EXPOSURE & PR FEATURES
Winning nonprofits will receive:
- Headquarterz national announcement placement
- Inclusion in nationwide email campaigns
- Social media promotion
- Public recognition badges
- Opportunities for press and partner highlights
We ensure your nonprofit gains visibility that extends well beyond the challenge.
AD GRANTS & GROWTH REWARDS
Top performers earn monthly Ad Grants they can use to:
- Promote videos and impact stories
- Boost donor acquisition
- Grow free and paid supporters
- Increase awareness heading into the new year
These grants help nonprofits sustain momentum long after the challenge ends.
THE COMMUNITY CUP CHAMPION
One organization will earn the highest honor:
2025 Community Cup Champion
Awarded to the nonprofit with the strongest combined performance across:
- Donations
- Monthly & yearly subscribers
- Free supporters
- Engagement
- Storytelling
- Growth
- Consistency
Champion Receives:
- Major Cash Award
- Largest Ad Grant Package
- National PR Spotlight
- Smart TV Video Ad Campaign
- National Feature Placements
HUNDREDS OF WINNERS. $1 MILLION IN REWARDS. MASSIVE IMPACT.
The Community Cup helps nonprofits raise more, reach more, and create more impact than ever before. Join the challenge, activate your community, and finish the year stronger than you started.
HOW WINNERS ARE SELECTED
The Headquarterz Leaderboard tracks:
- Subscriber Growth
- Donation Totals
- Engagement
- Mini-Challenge Wins
- Community Reach
- Storytelling & Content Performance
Winners receive:
- Cash Prizes
- Ad Grants
- Matching Funds
- Spotlight Features
- Media Promotion
Both small and large nonprofits will have opportunities to win. You’ll reach thousands of new supporters, raise more than ever before, and amplify your mission nationwide.
This holiday season, your organization has the chance to grow, inspire, and Double Its Impact.