About 209Gives 2026
About 209Gives 2026
Over $1.6 million has been raised through 209Gives since the program launched in 2020! 209Gives is 100% free for nonprofits in San Joaquin County to join.
209Gives is a unique and one-of-a-kind event, helping build the capacity of San Joaquin nonprofits through a 24-hour digital fundraising event hosted in Spring.
With support from sponsors, the San Joaquin Community Foundation is able to offer 209Gives at no cost to nonprofits by covering the upfront cost for the giving day platform provider. The event offers donors an opportunity to engage with local causes through an exciting day of participating in local-driven philanthropy. Nonprofits participating in 209Gives can leverage a modern and secure online giving platform, professionally developed marketing materials, trainings, communication tools, and much more at no cost— to support their work to make San Joaquin a place where there are no barriers to bright futures.
209Gives giving will occur on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026!
To be eligible to register for 209Gives, your organization must be one of the following organization types AND must be located in and/or providing services in San Joaquin County/ to San Joaquin County residents.
●Subordinate chapter of a verified tax-exempt 501(c)(3) under group exemption
●Religious entity
●Projects under proper 501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsorship
Is 209Gives right for your Organization?
Register for 209Gives if...
💸You want to raise flexible, unrestricted funds
💬You can find time to plan your campaign and tell your story
🤝You can engage staff, board, or volunteers
❤️You are able to promote your campaign through social media
🤗You are ready to engage existing donors and attract new donors
If you are a Nonprofit organization planning on registering, make sure to register early and promote your campaign to your supporters! We encourage you to review all resources below for guidance on creating a profile and successfully running your 209Gives campaign.
Upcoming Webinars:
1. Getting Started with Giving Days (March 3rd, 2026, at 10 AM PST): Register for Webinar Here
2. Maximizing Giving Day Impact with P2P Fundraising, Matches, and Challenges (March 10th, 2026, at 10 AM PST): Register for Webinar Here
3. Wrapping up your Giving Day (March 17th, 2026, at 10 AM PST): Register for Webinar Here
Other Resources and Trainings
1. Giving Day Profile Cheat Sheet: Follow these steps to ensure your profile is setup and complete Click Here to View
2. Social Media Fundraising Strategies: Tips, sample wording, and a video to teach you how to fundraise over social media Click Here to View
3. Social Media Downloads: Need some visual materials to share with your supporters on social media? Download, customize, and post these images to engage your existing and new supporters. Don't forget to tag 209Gives on Facebook and Instagram and use the hashtag #209Gives Click Here to View
4. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Encourage staff members, family, friends, and other supporters to fundraise for your organization Click Here to View
5. Guide to Building Board Support: See how your organization's board of directors can help you raise funds through 209Gives Click Here to View
6. Nonprofit Toolkit: Resources to support you as you register your organization and fundraise Click Here to View
7. 209Gives Full Trainings page: A comprehensive resource for registration and fundraising strategies for 209Gives Click Here to View