FAQs

to w does the Giving Tree Village Work?

• Every tree in the Giving Tree Village (approximately 60 trees) is sponsored and decorated by individuals and/or local businesses in support of various local non-profits.
• Each tree represents a collaboration between a local business and a local non-profit.
• Each year approximately 30,000 individuals walk through the Giving Tree Village to view the beautifully decorated trees and vote for their favorite tree(s)/non-profit(s).
• Each vote generates a donation for the specific charity associated with the tree. The amount of the charity receives is based on the number of votes they receive.
• Additionally, cash awards are distributed to category winners. The cash awards are funded by Event Sponsors and Tree sponsors.

Sponsorship Participation Opportunities

• Businesses have three options to participate in the Giving Tree Village.
  • Sponsor the event – donate directly to multiple non-profits of your choice (minimum $500). Sponsorship cost is negotiable.
  • Sponsor a tree – select a local non-profit to sponsor and design and decorate a themed tree together with the non-profit. Sponsorship cost: $325.
  • In-Kind Donations – provide goods and services to support Giving Tree Village (negotiated)

Tree Decorating

• When will the trees be available to decorate? Trees will be set-up at the Davidson Town Green on Saturday, November 25th with decorating beginning on Sunday, November 26th. All trees must be decorated no later than Wednesday, November 29th.
• Who is responsible for decorating the trees? Either the business or non-profit partner or both are responsible for decorating their tree. Tree decorators are free to be creative in decorating their tree. Businesses and non-profits are responsible for providing all tree lights and decorations. Electrical power and tree spotlights will be provided.
• Note: As there are over 60 trees in the village, tree decor is limited to the general circumference of the tree branches.

Tree Marketing

• It is important that each business and non-profit market their tree to gain visibility.
• More visibility garners more votes resulting in larger donations.
• Market the tree to customers, vendors, donors, friends and family.
• To vote for a tree, go to givingtreevillage.com. 
• Note: If you fail to market your tree, you may not meet your fundraising goal.

Tree Voting

• Voting occurs both in-person at the Giving Tree Village or online at 2022 Trees
• In-person voting is available during Christmas in Davidson, December 30 through 2, 2023. Each in-person vote is $1.00 with a minimum purchase of $5.00. Note: Credit cards and cash will be accepted at the Giving Tree Village event.
• Online voting will be available until December 7th, at midnight 2023. Each online vote costs $5.15.
• 100% of the votes (funds) earned by each tree during the Giving Tree Village event will be donated to the associated non-profit. In addition to donated funds, cash prizes will be awarded.

Prizes

To be announced.