A Donor's Guide to Give to the Max
Make your mark during Give to the Max 2022!
Now in its 14th year, Give to the Max Day is a statewide fundraising campaign to support and celebrate the nonprofits and schools all across Minnesota that you love most!
Whether it’s your first time or your 100th time making a donation, we appreciate you for investing in the causes that make Minnesota a better place to work, play, and live: thank you.
To make the most of Give to the Max this year and explore some of our advice for making the most of Give to the Max 2022, keep reading.
Get started: be a giver during Give to the Max
Looking to get started with Give to the Max? Here's a list of steps you can take to have your generosity counted as part of this year's campaign, and make use of donor tools on GiveMN.org!
1) Search for causes that are meaningful to you.
There are thousands of incredible organizations on GiveMN.org for you to support! Start here to search for your favorite causes. You can filter your search by organization name, category, location, organizations with matching gifts, and those serving BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
2) Create a free GiveMN.org account.
Make GiveMN.org your hub for charitable giving! To get started, log in or create your free GiveMN.org account. By creating an account, you can see your giving history, set up recurring gifts, create fundraiser pages, and much more!
3) Create a fundraiser for your favorite organizations.
Did you know that in addition to donating to nonprofits and schools, you can also fundraise on their behalf from the comfort of your couch? Create a fundraising page for your favorite cause, add your own story and photos, share the link with your friends and family, and watch the donations come in!
Level up your generosity for the causes you love
There’s no right or wrong way to participate in Give to the Max! However, if you want to go the extra mile during GTMD22, here are some additional steps you can take to showcase your generosity!
1) Give again to the causes you've supported in the past.
Your ongoing support of the organizations that matter most to you is so important. Your donation helps nonprofits sustain their mission and continue to do good work.
2) Expand your giving to make a first gift to a new organization.
By making a gift to a new organization you're expanding your impact. Whether it's a local organization down the street you admire, or a brand new cause you're passionate about, Give to the Max is a great time to start! Visit GiveMN.org/search to search by organization name or keyword, your location, or use search filters to find organizations with matching gifts, led-by or serving BIPOC communities, or serving LGBTQ+ communities.
3) Make a plan for your next act of generosity!
Generosity comes in many forms, and there are many ways to show your support for an organization! We’d encourage you to consider things like volunteer opportunities, non-financial donations like clothes or food, sending an encouraging message, and so much more.
