Macon Nonprofit to Host Annual Fundraiser October 30
Local operators can support youth mentoring initiatives by participating in the upcoming Duck Pluck or golf event.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Georgia is hosting its ninth annual Duck Pluck fundraiser on October 30, 2026, to support its regional youth mentoring programs. The nonprofit is also seeking additional male volunteers to address a significant mentoring gap in Bibb County.
Why it matters
The organization relies on these community events to fund direct mentoring services, while simultaneously signaling an urgent operational need for more male mentors. Because nearly all children on the current local waiting list are boys, the agency is actively recruiting to balance its volunteer pool.
The Duck Pluck offers a maximum prize of $1,000, with entry tiers ranging from $5 for a single duck to $100 for 30 ducks. Recent outreach efforts have generated 50 volunteer inquiries, a figure the nonprofit is tracking against its persistent backlog of male students in Bibb County.
The players
Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Georgia
A regional nonprofit organization that operates youth mentoring programs across Middle Georgia.
Bowden Golf Course
A local public recreational facility in Macon serving as the site for the organization's upcoming golf fundraiser.
The details
The fundraiser involves the public adoption of rubber ducks, which are then selected for cash prizes at a private pool; the proceedings will be livestreamed on the organization's Facebook page. Operators looking to participate or RSVP for the concurrent Monster Mash Golf Bash on October 31 at Bowden Golf Course must complete their registrations by October 29. These events serve as the primary financial engine for regional mentoring operations, which remain constrained by a shortage of available male mentors.
Timeline
October 29, 2026: Deadline for duck adoption and golf event RSVP.
October 30, 2026: Duck Pluck fundraiser at noon.
October 31, 2026: Monster Mash Golf Bash at Bowden Golf Course.
Market Landscape
This fundraiser marks the ninth iteration of the Duck Pluck, maintaining the organization's focus on gamified community participation to stabilize regional program budgets. The effort follows a trend of local nonprofits using high-engagement seasonal events to bridge funding and recruitment gaps.
Local business leaders and operators should note the October 29 deadline to finalize event contributions or RSVPs for the organization. The ongoing recruitment effort for male mentors presents a specific engagement opportunity for firms seeking to support regional social services through employee volunteer programs.
The takeaway
The organization's heavy reliance on seasonal fundraisers highlights the importance of diversifying revenue streams for local social service providers. Operators interested in supporting the mentor recruitment drive should contact the organization directly to assess their current capacity for corporate volunteer partnerships.
Further reading
For additional context on regional non-profit sector trends, see Philanthropy.
More information
To participate in the fundraising event or view donor options, visit the Duck adoption online portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 41NBC News | WMGT-DT.
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