Registration for Give Miami Day 2025 officially opens today, kicking off what has become Greater Miami’s largest annual celebration of community generosity and nonprofit impact.
Organized by The Miami Foundation, Give Miami Day has grown into a critical fundraising engine for local nonprofits. Last year’s event helped power more than 1,000 organizations with unrestricted funding, supporting everything from mental health services and arts programs to housing access and youth initiatives.
This year’s Early Giving period begins November 15, with the main event taking place on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
This isn’t just about raising dollars. It’s about raising our civic commitment. At a time when government funding is shrinking and philanthropic giving is cooling, Give Miami Day is our collective rally cry: we must give back here.
said Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation.
What’s New This Year?
Nonprofits interested in participating must register between August 1 and October 17 at GiveMiamiDay.org. Registered organizations will gain access to:
- A Capacity-Building Resource Hub launching this fall
- Robust training sessions on fundraising, digital strategy, and storytelling
- Opportunities to win matches, prizes, and visibility during the campaign
- A live session hosted by Fishman Lipsey on September 25 focused on nonprofit pitching and storytelling
We’re not just creating a donation platform, we’re creating momentum. Miami has historically lagged in civic engagement. This campaign is about reversing that trend and standing up for our nonprofits – together.
emphasized Rebecca Fishman Lipsey in a video message released today.
Why It Matters
Since its founding in 2012, Give Miami Day has become a civic staple. It has raised tens of millions in flexible, mission-critical funding for local organizations, funding that allows nonprofits to respond to urgent needs without being constrained by donor restrictions.
In a city marked by rapid growth and stark inequality, that flexibility is essential. The event’s emphasis on local giving also fosters deeper community ties in a region where transience and fragmentation often undermine civic cohesion.
Fishman Lipsey points to Miami’s “low civic health” indicators, donation rates, volunteerism, voter turnout, as the broader context behind the campaign.
We’re living in the most divisive time of our lives. But when we give together, we build something bigger than ourselves.
said Rebecca Fishman Lipsey.
The Miami Foundation will begin rolling out nonprofit training sessions later this month. Past Give Miami Day campaigns have also included matching fund pools from corporate and philanthropic sponsors, details on this year’s sponsors are expected in September.
To stay informed, nonprofits and donors alike can sign up for updates at MiamiFoundation.org or follow #GiveMiamiDay across social platforms.