Logo courtesy of Sacramento Region Community Foundation

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – Every year in May, thousands of people in the Sacramento region come together during a 24-hour giving drive to support hundreds of nonprofits that take care of our most vulnerable residents and vital local causes. The annual celebration, called Big Day of Giving, is coming up on May 7 and has raised more than $117 million since it began across the four participating counties of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo. Big Day of Giving is already breaking records with 910 nonprofits signed up to participate, the highest number since the event was launched in 2013 by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation (Foundation).

“Big Day of Giving is a critical fundraising tool for local nonprofits that help our children thrive, put food on the table for families, care for older adults, welcome new immigrants, protect animals, and bring the arts to life in our communities,” said Kerry Wood, chief executive officer of the Foundation. “With hundreds of nonprofits to choose from, donors can easily support causes that matter to them and discover organizations making a difference right in their own community."

All 910 participating nonprofits have a profile at bigdayofgiving.org, which features a new tool this year called the Discovery Assistant to match donors with causes aligned with their interests. Donors can also search and filter nonprofits by location, mission, budget size and populations served.

The Foundation works year-round to support nonprofits with everything from setting fundraising goals to developing marketing plans. As Big Day of Giving approaches, they host free training workshops to provide peer support and inspiration. The success of Big Day of Giving has caught the attention of communities across the country, with more than a dozen reaching out to the Foundation for advice on how to launch their own giving days.  

Donors can start making donations when Early Giving launches on April 23 through Big Day of Giving on May 7 as nonprofits host gatherings and special events throughout the region to celebrate.  The minimum donation is $10, and donors can pay online with a credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal or Venmo. Local businesses can also get involved by sponsoring the event, encouraging employee giving, offering matching gifts or helping spread the word to customers and partners. The Foundation makes Big Day of Giving possible with lead sponsorship from Western Health Advantage.

About the Foundation

As the center of philanthropy in the region, the Foundation leads, serves, and inspires enduring philanthropy for a just and vibrant Sacramento region. Learn more at www.sacregcf.org.