NonProfit NewsPod: BDOG 2026 Record Setting $15.4 Million Raised

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text...Big Day of Giving 2026 is officially in the books—and it was the largest in the event’s history.In this special recap episode of the Nonprofit NewsPod, I’m joined once again by Kelly Siefkin from the Sacramento Region Community Foundation to reflect on a remarkable day of generosity, community engagement, and philanthropic momentum across the Sacramento region.The final numbers are staggering:$15.4 million raised62,017 donations29,091 donors886 nonprofit organizations supportedTogether, our region has now raised more than $132 million since Big Day of Giving began in 2013.But beyond the record-setting totals, this conversation highlights something even bigger: the power of community participation at every level.From $10 gifts to major matching campaigns, this year demonstrated that philanthropy is not reserved for a select few—it belongs to everyone.What We Discuss in This Episode: How the live leaderboard became must-watch viewing throughout the night  The dramatic final push past $15 million  Why smaller nonprofits benefited in powerful ways this year  The growing impact of matching gifts and board participation  New giving trends including donor-advised funds, QCDs, PayPal, and stock donations  The role unrestricted giving plays in nonprofit sustainability  Why Big Day of Giving is not a competition—but a spotlight on generosity  How preparation, mentorship, and training directly impacted nonprofit success We also recognize the sponsors, nonprofit leaders, volunteers, board members, and thousands of donors who helped make this year possible.This episode is more than a recap—it’s a celebration of what happens when an entire region chooses to show up for its nonprofits.Brief Chapter Overview Record-Breaking Night Recap  The Final Push Past $15 Million  Key Numbers & Participation Stats  Why Small Nonprofits Won Big  The Growth of Matching Gifts  New Giving Trends in 2026  Why BDOG Is Bigger Than Competition  Gratitude for Sponsors & Donors  Looking Ahead to 2027See it all in every way on the website: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.