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The next Big Day of Giving is on May 6, 2027. Big Day of Giving is made possible by the hard work of local nonprofits and the dedication of their supporters.

Big Day of Giving is the Sacramento region's day-long giving challenge that has raised over $132 million for area nonprofits since 2013, hosted by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation! A program of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation's initiative to grow philanthropy in the capital area, Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour online giving challenge that brings together the region's nonprofit community to help raise much needed unrestricted funds and shine a spotlight on the work nonprofits do to make the Sacramento region the place we call home.

10/27/2026

Are you an experienced nonprofit fundraising professional looking for a way to give back to your community? Applications for Mentors are open now!

BDOG Mentors are nonprofit leaders with ample experience in leading BDOG fundraising campaigns who volunteer their expertise and knowledge to help newer BDOG nonprofits throughout .

There are so many perks to being a BDOG Mentor, including:
🌟 The opportunity to act as an advisor and trusted resource for Big Day of Giving
🌟 Access to Foundation events and programs
🌟 Networking opportunities before, during, and after Big Day of Giving
🌟 The chance to build deep connections with members of your community
And, not for nothing: BDOG Mentor, Kara Walker of Placer Land Trust, shared: "IT'S FUN!🎉 It's truly my favorite part of BDOG each year 😍"

If you're interested in serving as a BDOG Mentor next year, complete this application by 5 p.m. on Monday, November 2: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/X7NKVmmdWs

10/23/2026

Tomorrow is ! How do you choose to make a difference in your community? Share in the comments below!

10/16/2026

Happy ! What does food mean to you and your community? We asked our staff, and this is what they shared!

10/14/2026

Are you an experienced nonprofit leader with Big Day of Giving experience that you're willing to share with newer BDOG participants during ? If so, applications are open for our BDOG Mentor program! ✨️

Big Day of Giving Mentors are the nonprofit sector's champions, and an integral part of Big Day of Giving. Each year, these nonprofit pros give their time and expertise to build the success of other organizations—and the program as a whole!

This volunteer position might be right for you if:
⭐️ You have experience running at least one BDOG campaign for an organization
⭐️ You are well-versed in fundraising, donor and board engagement, communications, or marketing
⭐️ You want want to share your skills with your nonprofit peers during the biggest giving day of the year in our region

If you're interested in being a BDOG Mentor in 2027, please submit your application by 5 p.m. on November 6: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/X7NKVmmdWs

10/13/2026

What's happening in your neighborhood? Check out these upcoming events, hosted by local nonprofits and shared via GivingEdge:

Juma Ventures' Bright Futures Event - 10 Year Anniversary! | Juma Ventures
📅 October 15, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
📍 Empress Tavern, 1013 K Street, Sacramento
🔗 Register: http://www.juma.org/brightfutures2026

CCHAT's 20th Annual Bike 4 Fun | Cchat Center Sacramento
📅 October 15
📍 CCHAT Center, 11100 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova
🔗 Register: https://www.cchatsacramento.org/blog-and-events/bike4fun-2026

90th Anniversary Gala | Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center
📅 October 17, 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
📍 Hilton Sacramento Arden West, 2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento
🔗 Register: https://stanfordsettlement.givingfuel.com/90th-anniversary-gala-reservations

Salute to Service - Highlighting Astronaut Doug Hurley | Aerospace Museum of California Foundation
📅 October 24, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
📍 Aerospace Museum of California, 3200 Freedom Park Drive, McClellan Park
🔗 Register: https://www.aerospaceca.org/

➡️ You can subscribe to our Local Good newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/E6PJzTv/givingedgedonor
➡️ Find more local events and volunteer opportunities from our region's nonprofits on GivingEdge: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/opportunities

📸 Pictured: Juma Ventures, Bright Futures Event

10/13/2026

We’re hiring! Our Impact team is growing, and we’re looking for a Community Impact Manager to join us.

Our Community Impact Manager will manage program implementation, contribute to program strategy and design, and develop deep relationships with community partners and stakeholders. The Community Impact Manager also serves as a key liaison to the Philanthropy & Communications department, supporting grant development and identifying funding partnership opportunities.

If you're a skilled, mission-driven professional ready to make a difference in our region, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more and apply here: https://sacregcf.discovered.ai/

10/09/2026

Tomorrow is ! According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the goal of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health in our communities.

Here are ways that our staff members at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation practice self care and support their own mental health!
🌳 Alondra, Community Impact Coordinator: I like to go outside to photosynthesize, breath fresh air and feel the sun. I also enjoy spending some time with animals, taking the cat or dog out for a walk, too.
🌿 Doni, Director of Operations: I take a walk every day after dinner with my husband and daughter to reconnect and breathe fresh air. I also love my office reminder (see the "Be Kind to Your Mind" sign that I like to look at every so often when I'm feeling overwhelmed.)
🗪 Jasmine, Senior Communications Coordinator: I meet regularly with my therapist! It's helped a lot to have a professional to talk candidly to who can also give me the tools to regulate my emotions day-to-day. Carving out time to focus on arts and crafts also helps me decompress and unwind. (Take a look at some of the projects I've worked on recently!)
🚵‍♀️ Rebekah, Director of Legacy Giving: Go outdoors! I love trail riding, biking, or playing with my kids along the American River.
🧩 Vasey, Senior Director of Communications: I do jigsaw puzzles in the evenings. Here's one I completed recently, which I enjoyed.

10/08/2026

October is National Arts & Humanities Month! 🎨🎤

National Arts & Humanities Month was launched by Americans for the Arts with goals of:
FOCUSING on equitable access to the arts at local, state, and national levels;
ENCOURAGING individuals, organizations, and diverse communities to participate in the arts;
ALLOWING governments and businesses to show their support of the arts; and
RAISING public awareness about the positive impact of the arts and humanities in our communities and lives.

Arts and Humanities nonprofits are a pillar of our community! What arts and humanities organizations are you involved with? Here are some of our staff's favorites!

🎨 Alondra, our Community Impact Coordinator, shared: "Latino Center of Art & Culture and Washington Neighborhood Center have my heart 💛 They're two organizations that were established on the values of cultural visibility, cultural education, and activism. "
🖌️ Doni, our Director of Operations, also added: "My family attends the Dia de los Mu***os celebration at the Latino Center of Art and Culture every year. See pics of us last year! We're looking forward to the celebration this year at the end of the month!"
🎭 Jasmine, our Senior Communications Coordinator, shared: "I'm a huge fan of Celebration Arts!"
🎼 Rebekah, our Director of Legacy Giving, said: "Having a background in classical music and a continued love for live performances, I am proud that our community is home to the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera."
🖼️ Vasey, our Senior Director of Communications, gave a shout out to Winters Participation Gallery. "I recently attended the signing party for their latest historical mural, designed and painted by Winters youth with the guidance of professional artists, on the Mariani Nut Company building. They received funding from Yolo Community Foundation's Wide Wide World Fund!"

📸 Latino Center of Arts and Culture, Winters Participation Gallery

10/05/2026

What's happening in your neighborhood? Check out these upcoming events, hosted by local nonprofits and shared via GivingEdge:

23rd Annual Run for a Safe Haven | My Sister's House
📅 October 10, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
📍 William Land Park, Village Green area, corner of Sutterville Road & Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento
🔗 Register: https://www.runforasafehaven.com/

Iu Mien Authors Book Fair | Iu Mien Community Services
📅 October 10, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 Asian Resources, Inc., 6270 Elder Creek Road, Sacramento
🔗 Register: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/iumiencommunityservices

A Night of Light Gala | Save Family Foundation
📅 October 11, 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
📍 Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, 500 J St, Sacramento
🔗 Register: https://savefamilyfoundation.org/gala

Juma Ventures' Bright Futures Event - 10 Year Anniversary! | Juma Ventures
📅 October 15, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
📍 Empress Tavern, 1013 K Street, Sacramento
🔗 Register: http://www.juma.org/brightfutures2026

CCHAT's 20th Annual Bike 4 Fun | Cchat Center Sacramento
📅 October 15
📍 CCHAT Center, 11100 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova
🔗 Register: https://www.cchatsacramento.org/blog-and-events/bike4fun-2026

90th Anniversary Gala | Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center
📅 October 17, 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
📍 Hilton Sacramento Arden West, 2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento
🔗 Register: https://stanfordsettlement.givingfuel.com/90th-anniversary-gala-reservations

Salute to Service - Highlighting Astronaut Doug Hurley | Aerospace Museum of California Foundation
📅 October 24, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
📍 Aerospace Museum of California, 3200 Freedom Park Drive, McClellan Park
🔗 Register: https://www.aerospaceca.org/

➡️ You can subscribe to our Local Good newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/E6PJzTv/givingedgedonor
➡️ Find more local events and volunteer opportunities from our region's nonprofits on GivingEdge: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/opportunities

📸 Pictured: Juma Ventures, Bright Futures Event

10/01/2026

Today is ! 🎶To celebrate, our team at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation curated this playlist of uplifting songs that inspire us to give back to our community. ✨️

You can find music-focused organizations to support today here: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/search?orgScope=on&kw=music

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