About Give to the Max Day

Give to the Max Day was created in 2009 to launch GiveMN, a collaborative venture led by Minnesota Community Foundation and many other organizations committed to helping make our state a better place.

That initial spark touched off an outpouring of generosity — $14 million in 24 hours. Since then, Give to the Max Day has become Minnesota’s annual giving holiday, raising more than $250 million in its first 13 years. Every year, thousands of organizations and individuals generate donations and excitement for Minnesota causes that are working to improve the quality of life for all Minnesotans.

Give to the Max Day has become a national model for giving days.

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About GiveMN

GiveMN is an independent nonprofit organization working to ignite generosity and grow giving through GiveMN.org, Minnesota’s giving marketplace, and RaiseMN, a fundraising coaching and training program.

Since 2009, more than 730,000 donors have made gifts with ease and enthusiasm through GiveMN.org to make a difference for causes in their communities. Through this online marketplace for generosity, and giving events like the annual Give to the Max Day, GiveMN has helped to generate more than $250 million for more than 14,000 nonprofits.

RaiseMN serves Minnesota nonprofits through individualized coaching and programs to transform nonprofit fundraising. Focusing on small- to medium-sized organizations, RaiseMN builds more healthy and sustainable fundraising practices so nonprofits can continue to pursue and expand their mission in their communities.

Launched in 2009 by Minnesota Community Foundation, GiveMN is supported by many generous foundation and corporate partners, contributions from individual donors, and revenue from its programs.

GiveMN Statistics

• Since its inception in 2009, nonprofits and schools have raised nearly $300 million through GiveMN.org.
  • More than 14,000 organizations fundraise for their causes on GiveMN.org.
  • More than 730,000 individuals have made donations on GiveMN.org.
  • Give to the Max Day 2021 raised $34.3 million for 6,457 nonprofits and schools, a new record for Give to the Max in both the amount raised and the number of organizations participating.
  • GiveMN has given away more than $2.6 million in prizes to hundreds of nonprofits and schools through giving events like Give to the Max.

Our Goal

This year, we are so blessed to have two matching donors offering up to $5,000! That means that all donations up to $5,000 will be matched! Our overall goal is to reach $15,000 on Give to the Max Day.  These funds will help us continue to provide high quality care for hundreds of shelter pets until they are all the way home.  Each year, Great River Rescue finds homes for over 350 animals, but we can’t do it without your support.  Please consider donating to our Give to the Max Day fundraiser and help us provide a safe refuge for companion animals.  Please mark your calendar and make your donation on November 17 through our GiveMN.org webpage.

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