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Give Miami Day 2024 stands as Miami’s boldest day of giving raising a record $39.5 million for more than 1,200 nonprofits.
The 13th annual online giving event, hosted by The Miami Foundation, one of South Florida’s largest philanthropic institutions, saw more than 51,700 donors contribute 109,000 donations, surpassing last year’s total by $5 million. This milestone cements Give Miami Day as one of the fastest-growing online charitable programs in the U.S.
“While The Miami Foundation hosts Give Miami Day, this day truly is our community’s love song – our collective gift to this place we call home,” said Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation. “I am thrilled to share that we saw more Miamians step forward to support local nonprofits than ever before.
“More than 109,000 donations were made to more than 1,200 organizations – raising $39.5 million to support the vital work that our nonprofits do all year round. I am humbled by the widespread generosity of the people of Miami, and I am so thankful to every single person who made this day possible,” she added.
The event is a fundraising engine for a growing number of area nonprofits, including more than 300 organizations that primarily serve the Hispanic community, including Cristo Rey Miami High School, Miami Blococo, Conecta Miami Arts and Univision Foundation. Dollars raised through this event are called flexible dollars and can be used in whatever way is most helpful each organization.
Achieve Miami was the top large organization fundraiser at the Nov. 21, 24-hour giving day event, with $3.1 million raised. The Children’s Movement of Florida, with more than $836,000 was the top funder for medium-sized organizations and the Ari Arteaga Foundation was the top small organization fundraiser bringing in more than $131,000.
“We are deeply grateful for the incredible generosity shown during Give Miami Day,” said Miami Foundation Board chair Sheldon Anderson, CEO of Grove Bank and Trust. “The support from our community demonstrates the power of collective giving and the commitment to creating lasting change in Miami.
“A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, and to the dedicated staff at The Miami Foundation, under the remarkable leadership of Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, whose hard work truly paid off. Together, we are building a brighter future for our city,” Anderson added.
Results are subject to final review and verification. Updated totals will be available in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, nonprofits interested in participating in Give Miami Day 2025 should start thinking about joining next year’s Give Miami Day. Registration information will be posted this summer.
Visit GiveMiamiDay.org and find out more.
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