Creighton Gives is a member-driven philanthropic initiative aimed at better connecting the Creighton membership to the local community and educating ourselves on the many incredible charitable organizations and causes here in Northern Virginia. We have teamed up with The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia to bring this initiative to life.
Our goals with this program are many, but the most important is that our members feel proud of the good that we are able to do. If you feel compelled to give, know that every donation—regardless of the amount—will go straight to making an impact that will be felt in our immediate area. Your involvement, be it through financial support or volunteer efforts, is an opportunity to grow connections within the community while getting to know local causes and changemakers.
We aim to integrate days of service and other opportunities for everyone, including our children, to get involved. We operate with a sacred responsibility to protect the communities we call home, ensuring we keep each club setting spectacular for generations to come. Being stewards of our clubs means supporting the communities in which we operate, through local hiring and training, charity identification and partnership, member-driven philanthropy programs, and more. Northern Virginia is a special place for all of us. Creighton Gives will allow us to celebrate and support a community to which we are deeply connected.
Make a donation on the Southworth App for Creighton Farms!
All donations are tax-deductible. Any donation of $1,000 or more will entitle you to a vote in the giving circle. The donation will be charged to your member account. You can also donate via the Community Foundation website here.
HOW DOES IT WORK
Creighton Gives will be structured as a “giving circle.” For those unfamiliar, the concept is straightforward—a community comes together and makes individual gifts to a common fund, effectively pooling resources to make high-impact gifts to the causes chosen by the group. Gifts can be made in all sizes, but a certain threshold ($1,000) is required to receive a vote as to where the donations are allocated. Donation allocations are determined exclusively by member vote—this is truly a member-driven organization! All of the funds raised in the year are distributed in the year, and all donations are 100% tax-deductible (and can even be made via your Creighton membership account).
Creighton Farms (via the Deitch Family) will match 100% of member contributions up to $100,000, doubling our impact.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Creighton Gives Mug | $25
Available in the Golf Shop
Beautiful handcrafted mug, each one is unique with slight color variations.
Creighton Gives Goldrush | $14
Available in all locations
A modern whiskey sour made with our Private Select Maker’s Mark Bourbon, local honey, and lemon, served with a smile. Cocktail will also include a Creighton Gives souvenir cup.
Fourth of July Dunk Tank | Raised $1,750
Think you have what it takes to knock someone off their high-and-dry perch straight to a soggy splashdown? Come by our Dunk Tank and show off your throwing skills—a fun way to support a good cause!
Fore at the Farms | Raised $1,950
Enter our Creighton Gives raffle for a chance to compete with our Golf Pros, Ryan Fellows and Sam Early, when they face off on the course at Fore at the Farms.
selected ORGANIZATIONS
Education:
Arc of Loudoun
Military:
Willing Warriors
Environment:
Goose Creek Association
Arts & Culture:
A Place to Be
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tuesday, November 28: End of Giving Party & Check Presentation
Closing it off with a party! The selected organizations will be in attendance to receive their checks. Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Founded in 1978, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is a tax-exempt trusted public charity that advances equity through philanthropy and community leadership.
Its work is guided by a strategic plan that advances four key priorities for the region: Social and Economic Mobility, Racial Justice and Equity, Inclusive Systems of Economic Growth, and Community Resilience.
Comprised of donor-established funds for individuals, families, businesses and organizations, permanent funds, giving circles, and other charitable endowments, the Community Foundation invests and administers these funds in partnership with its donors and other leaders to advance equity, striving to build a community that works for everyone.
FAQ
How do I donate and get involved?
All Creighton Gives events are open to all members—whether you decide to donate to the giving circle or not. Donations of all sizes are welcome and can be charged to your member account via the Southworth App for Creighton or via our online portal with The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia here. Donations made via either method are 100% tax-deductible.
How much do I need to donate to be a voting member?
Any donation of $1,000 or more will entitle the donor to a vote in the giving circle.
How will I vote?
The Election Runner voting software will be accessible online and will collect the qualifying votes.
If I donate more than $1,000 do I get extra votes?
No, all members donating $1,000 or more receive one vote.
Can more than one person per household vote?
Votes are on a per-person basis. Each $1,000 donation per member of the household will grant you one vote.
Will the organizations be vetted before they are presented?
Yes, all organizations are vetted by The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia before being presented.
Are all donations tax-deductible?
Yes, and The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia will provide letters to all members who donate to Creighton Gives.
Will all donations be given directly to local causes?
Yes—all donations received in the year, including the match, will be distributed to local causes at the End of Giving Party. All services provided by the club during our events will be donated in kind, and there will be no reserve or endowment left at the end of the year. We will incur “de minimis” administrative fees from The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (under 1%).