GiveNOLA Day
GiveNOLA Day 2025 is May 6th!
What is GiveNOLA Day?
GiveNOLA Day, an initiative of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, is a one-day online giving event. For 24 hours, everyone who loves our region can support their favorite local causes by donating to one or more of 900+ participating nonprofit organizations. Since our first event in 2013, GiveNOLA Day has raised over $64.3 million for our region’s nonprofits. This year, we hope to do even more!
When will GiveNOLA Day 2025 take place?
It will be from 12:00:01 a.m. to 11:59:59 p.m. on May 6, 2025. All event-related donations must be made online during the 24-hour period or during our scheduled early giving period of April 28, 2025 through May 5, 2025.
What are the key dates for GiveNOLA Day 2025?
- February 3: Nonprofit Registration Opens
- February 10: New GiveNOLA Day Website Training
- February 3 – February 21: Early Bird Registration Period
- March 18: Nonprofit Registration Closes
- April 26: Last Day for Nonprofits to Edit Profiles
- April 28 – May 5: Early Giving Period
- May 6: GiveNOLA Day
- June 30: Estimated ACH Disbursement
What is the Greater New Orleans Foundation?
With roots extending over 100 years, the Greater New Orleans Foundation connects generous people to the causes that spark their passion. As one of the most trusted philanthropic organizations in the region, we work every day to drive positive impact by championing charitable giving, strengthening nonprofits, and leading civic initiatives in our thirteen-parish region. In addition to grantmaking, we convene people, resources, and ideas to create intelligent strategies and solutions to meet our region’s greatest challenges. We are proud to serve as a vocal civic leader with our partners to ensure an economically vibrant, sustainable, and just region for all. Learn more at www.gnof.org.
What is a community foundation?
Community foundations are tax-exempt public charities with a common goal: improving the quality of life in the geographic areas they serve. They are funded by individuals, families, corporations, and nonprofit organizations that create permanent charitable funds to help meet critical needs within a given region. Overseen by a volunteer board of leading citizens, community foundations invest and administer these funds. We are proud to be one of 700+ community foundations in the United States.
What is Neon One?
Neon One is GiveNOLA Day’s technology partner. Neon One’s Giving Day platform, Neon Giving Days hosts some of the largest giving days in the country.
I want to sponsor GiveNOLA Day!
We love to hear that! GiveNOLA Day would not be possible with the generosity of our amazing sponsors. We welcome support from individuals and corporations to help make GiveNOLA Day a success. Please contact Zach Danner at zach@gnof.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Why should I Give on May 6 through GiveNOLA.org?
While we encourage you to support your local nonprofits with year-round giving, we have created a special event on May 6. It is our day to celebrate our region’s spirit of generosity and support the work of our nonprofits. In addition, your dollars during the 24-hour period will be amplified by a proportional “Lagniappe Fund,” as well as possible awards and hourly prizes for the nonprofits.
Who can make a donation on GiveNOLA Day?
We believe that anyone can be a philanthropist. Anyone can make a donation to a nonprofit that has created a profile on GiveNOLA.org! The minimum donation is $10.
How can I make a donation on GiveNOLA Day?
On May 6, starting at 12:00 a.m. midnight and for the next 24 hours, go to the home page and use your credit or debit card to donate to any participating nonprofit. You can search for a nonprofit by name, category, or parish. Participating nonprofits will have a donation page where you can enter the amount you want to donate. Donations begin at $10, and there is no limit to the maximum size or number of donations you would like to make. You may give to as many different nonprofits as you like.
Is there an option for early giving?
Yes, we know that life sometimes gets in the way. To make it easier to give, donors have the ability to make an online donation between Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, May 6. Donors may access GiveNOLA.org and check out as usual. The donor will receive a receipt via email upon submitting their donation.
To learn more, visit Give NOLA Day’s official website:
Want to know more?
To learn more about getting involved with our initiatives, get in touch with the Communications team.