Big Day of Giving is the Sacramento region’s annual celebration of generosity, connecting donors with local causes they care about most. Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour giving challenge that brings the region together to support the nonprofits that serve our community. Big Day of Giving is Thursday, May 7, 2026!

Since 2013, more than 60,000 donors have helped hundreds of nonprofits in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties raise over $100 million. In 2025 alone, 855 organizations raised $13.8 million — most from gifts under $50 — proving that small donations, when given together, make a big impact.

Though the giving peaks in early May, the impact lasts all year. At the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, we use Big Day of Giving to better understand and strengthen the nonprofit sector. It works: 74% of nonprofits say their visibility has increased, and 76% feel more connected to the sector, thanks in part to the partnerships, donor engagement, and community spirit Big Day of Giving helps spark.