SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - On Thursday, May 1, hundreds of nonprofits across the capital region will unite once again for the highly anticipated Big Day of Giving, an annual movement intended to strengthen the local nonprofit sector brought to you by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.

Since 2013, Big Day of Giving has raised more than $100 million, driving transformative change across the region. What makes this truly transformative is the broad participation. More than half of donations are $50 or less, proving that small contributions, combined, create a powerful collective impact.

This year, more than 850 nonprofits serving Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado and Placer counties are participating. Each nonprofit organization has a profile at bigdayofgiving.org, where donors can easily explore organizations by cause area, location, demographics served, leadership makeup and more.

This year, Big Day of Giving will offer expanded payment options. Donors can now contribute directly though the website using PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo and other secure, mobile-friendly platforms, making it easier than ever for community members and organizations to support the causes that matter most to them.

“Big Day of Giving is a powerful reminder of the profound impact generosity can have when we unite as a community,” said foundation Chief Executive Office Kerry Wood. “It’s more than just making a donation; it’s about standing together for the causes that move us and empowering the nonprofits that strengthen our region. When we all show up, we fuel the change we want to see and help our region thrive.”

As part of Big Day of Giving, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation will highlight nonprofits participating in its Cultivate program, a year-round initiative dedicated to strengthening Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-led and -serving organizations. Through Cultivate, these nonprofits gain access to funding, mentorship and leadership training, ensuring their long-term sustainability and growth.

Nearly 85% of Cultivate participants manage operational budgets under $500,000, underscoring the program’s focus on small, grassroots organizations. This program highlights the foundation’s ongoing commitment to equity and its role in fortifying the capital region’s nonprofit sector, both through Big Day of Giving and throughout the year.

On May 1, donations made through the Big Day of Giving website are eligible for bonus funds, thanks to a pool of $100,000 in prizes from Western Health Advantage and match funds secured by participating nonprofits. Additionally, gifts made using Golden 1 Credit Union debit or credit cards will be matched proportionally by Golden 1 Credit Union from a $100,000 matching pool.

Big Day of Giving is made possible through the generous support of lead sponsor Western Health Advantage. In addition to hosting the giving day, the Foundation provides ongoing resources and services that help donors create lasting philanthropic impact across the region.

Learn more or find out how to give early at www.bigdayofgiving.org.

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