NonProfit NewsPod: BDOG Trends and Tools for Donors in 2026

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text...This episode focuses on how donors can engage in Big Day of Giving beyond just making a financial contribution. I'm speaking again, with Kelly Siefkin, Chief Philanthropy Officer. While online donations remain the most common, donors can also give through donor-advised funds, stock contributions, qualified charitable distributions, and even by pledging volunteer hours or in-kind support.We explore key trends shaping modern philanthropy—especially the rise of donor-advised funds, employer matching, and the growing impact of collective giving, where even small contributions add up to significant community-wide impact. With over $13 million raised last year, it’s clear that participation at every level matters.The episode also introduces new tools like the Discovery Assistant to help donors easily find organizations aligned with their interests, making it simpler than ever to support both familiar causes and discover new ones.At its core, this conversation reinforces a powerful idea: philanthropy is for everyone. Whether it’s $10, time volunteered, or a long-term giving strategy, Big Day of Giving is an accessible entry point—and a catalyst—for deeper, ongoing community impact.Visit: 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.