Give NOLA Day: Are You Ready?

Give NOLA Day Flyer

Unless you’ve lived under a rock the past few years, you know that Give NOLA Day is just around the corner. GiveNOLA Day is a 24-hour event hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation to inspire people to give generously to nonprofits, strengthening our region and creating a thriving community for all. Over the past 10 years, Give NOLA Day has impressively raised over 66 million dollars for thousands of nonprofit organizations. 

Just over 1300 organizations are participating this year alone, with goals ranging from $1,000 to over $100,000. How do you support local organizations on Give NOLA Day? Are you inspired to support organizations you are familiar with, or do you use it to learn about new nonprofits?

Here are Four Tips for participating in Give NOLA Day on Tuesday, May 6, 2025!

1. Create a budget. Whether you have as little as $10 or more than $10,000 to donate, every penny helps local nonprofits. Don't feel guilty if you can only give the minimum donation of $10. Every gift made gets organizations one step closer to their financial goals. If 20 people donate $10 each, that would be $200 for the nonprofit. If it were 200 people, that would be $2000, exceeding someone’s goal. As tempted as you may be to overspend, stick to your budget. You always have the option to make regular donations to them.

   
   

   

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2. Select 1-10 organizations to support. Consider who you want to receive your donations. Hint- it can be someone new this year. It's a great time to explore and support smaller and newer nonprofits. If you want to increase philanthropy in your family, this is an ideal time to engage the entire family. Allow each family member to research and select an organization to support. Explore focus areas of interest, pick by parish, category, operating budget, donations received, or randomly. For those interested in making this a learning opportunity, each person could pitch their organization for a family vote. There is no wrong way to make a choice.

3. Determine how to distribute your donations. You can split the money evenly amongst organizations, give 50% to your favorite, and divide the rest among the other organizations! You can also donate a percentage of their goal or randomly determine how much each nonprofit can give. 

4. Share your list with those in your inner circle. Multiply your efforts by encouraging

   others to support them as well. Links can be shared via email or social media, or you can issue challenges to your friends and family. You can also create a personal fundraising page for a specific nonprofit.
   

5. We haven’t finalized our top 10 list yet, but we have a few new and returning favorites to explore. Here are a few organizations we are considering for support this year. If their missions resonate with you, please consider supporting and sharing!

Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra aims to inspire young musicians through engaging and rewarding orchestral music experiences.

New Orleans Toolbank is a nonprofit agency that serves community-based organizations by providing tools, equipment, and expertise to empower their most ambitious goals. The vision of the Toolbank is to equip the New Orleans Metro area and the River and Bayou Parishes with tools for change. By borrowing tools instead of purchasing them, organizations can save funds that can be later utilized to support their missions.

Dual Support provides support to families who have experienced trauma and/or grief as a result of relationships. Bonfolk Giving Good Bonfolk Giving Good is a nonprofit organization that partners with its sister company, Bonfolk, to receive and donate new socks to a wide range of nonprofits. Their mission is to foster hope, resilience, and comfort by ensuring that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has access to the warmth and protection of quality socks.

Gigi’s Playhouse works to change how the world views Down syndrome and sends a global message of acceptance for all.

A'sani Heartbeat Foundation is dedicated to advancing reproductive justice for maternal, paternal, and family support. Through advocacy, restorative healing, storytelling, and public education, we strive to create positive change and foster a society where individuals and families have equitable access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, resources, and support systems.

HoneyBee Strategies seeks unique ways to deliver meaningful training that will increase alumni's employability and earning potential. It currently offers professional development, health and safety, and environmental curriculum. 

Early giving has started. If you know who and how you want to support, there’s no need to wait until next Tuesday. However, if you are interested in waiting, you can search by the total amount of donations received and help organizations reach their goals. Your contribution, no matter how small, can help them achieve their goal.