Previewing Give to the Max 2023

Mark your calendars for Minnesota's giving holiday!
Give to the Max is scheduled for Nov. 16.

We’re looking forward to celebrating the 15^th anniversary of Give to the Max this November! This annual statewide event was first celebrated in 2009 as a one-time fundraiser to celebrate the launch of GiveMN.org. After a whopping $14 million was donated in that first year, GiveMN has continued to steward Give to the Max as a day to celebrate giving and sharing each year. 

In preparation for Minnesota’s giving holiday later this fall, we’re providing a basic preview of this year’s campaign as we rally behind our favorite causes for GTMD23!

What is Give to the Max?

If you’re new to this campaign, Give to the Max is an annual fundraising campaign for thousands of nonprofits and schools across Minnesota! GiveMN.org is honored to host this generosity party each year on behalf of organizations statewide and donors like you who so generously support their work.

Since 2009, Give to the Max results have steadily risen to now more than double the first year, with nearly $300 million donated to 14,000 organizations in the first 14 years by donors like you (and nearly a million more!)

It’s a time to celebrate the causes that mean the most to you and give generously to help support them as they continue the work you care deeply about. It’s a grassroots giving movement and a reminder of the good that can happen when we give together. Last year, Give to the Max 2022 raised $34 million for nearly 6,500 nonprofits and schools—$10, $50, and $100 at a time.

When does this year’s campaign take place?

Give to the Max Day typically takes place the Thursday before Thanksgiving as a kick off to the holiday giving season. This year is no different, and GTMD23 will take place for 24 hours on Thursday, November 16.

Although most of the action will take place on November 16, Give to the Max Early Giving will begin on November 1! All gifts made on GiveMN.org between November 1-16 will count toward final totals and be eligible for Golden Tickets that could boost your generosity.

Is GiveMN awarding prizes for Give to the Max this year?

Yes! With the support of our long-time partners at the Bush Foundation, we’ll be awarding more than $100,000 in prize grants during Give to the Max 2023!

Our most popular prize grants are Golden Tickets. When you make a gift to a Minnesota organization during Give to the Max, you’ll automatically be in the running to have your donation boosted by $500, $1,000, or even $10,000. We’ll be offering daily Golden Tickets each day of Early Giving, and awarding them every 15 minutes on Thursday, November 16. Learn more about prize grants.

Why should I make a gift during Give to the Max?

Any day is a great day to give, and we appreciate the generosity you show year-round for your favorite causes, friends and neighbors. With that being said, we offer some motivation we’ve heard from donors in the past about why they like to be a part of Give to the Max.

• I wanted to be part of something much bigger than me!
  Give to the Max shows the power of the good that can happen when we come together around a common, unified goal.
• It was fun to celebrate with my nonprofits as they got closer to their goals.
  For some organizations, Give to the Max represents their main or only fundraiser each year. For others, it helps them meet emerging needs and continue their work. Your support is vital and helps them get closer to their goals.
• I wanted my school to win a Golden Ticket.
  With our prize grants, your donation could be boosted by $500 to $10,000 when you make a gift on GiveMN.org during Give to the Max! Each year, more than 100 organizations of all shapes, sizes and locations benefit from these prize grants.
• It’s exciting to watch the ticker go higher all day long.
  This never gets old, even for the GiveMN team! We are in awe of the power of shared generosity each year. Beyond the $30+ million raised, there are countless stories of good work across Minnesota that will be powered by each and every one of your gifts.

For now, mark your calendars for Early Giving to begin on November 1, culminating in 24-hours of giving on the 15^th annual Give to the Max Day, November 16! Next month, we’ll share more ways to flex your generosity muscle during this year’s campaign.

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