Next Thursday, May 2, 830 nonprofits in the capital area will rally donors to support local causes/organizations during this year’s Big Day of Giving, the annual giving day powered by our team at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. Since 2013, this event has raised $91 million for local organizations. This year, we hope to surpass the milestone of raising a collective $100 million for local nonprofits since Big Day of Giving launched.
According to our Chief Executive Officer, Kerry Wood, here is what donors need to know about this year’s giving day:
- Donors should visit the Big Day of Giving website, www.bigdayofgiving.org, to discover a record 830 nonprofits that are participating and find a cause to support.
- Donors can give today through midnight on Big Day of Giving on May 2. This year, we lowered the minimum donation to $10 to make participating in local philanthropy even more accessible.
- Gifts made on the Big Day of Giving website have the chance to be boosted by Big Day of Giving prizes and match funds secured by local nonprofits.
- Donors who give with Golden 1 Credit Union debit or credit cards will have their donations boosted by a $100,000 proportional match from Golden 1 Credit Union.
- Donors can pledge volunteer hours with the organizations they support and make gifts in honor of loved ones. The website will send the honorees a special message alerting them of the gift.
- Many participating nonprofits are hosting events in partnership with local businesses leading up to and on May 2. Learn more at www.bigdayofgiving.org/opportunities.
- We need the community’s help to reach the milestone of raising a collective $100 million for local nonprofits during Big Day of Giving since it began in 2013.
Big Day of Giving is made possible with lead sponsorship from Western Health Advantage. For a complete list of partners, visit www.bigdayofgiving.org.