In its 11^th year, donors set a new Give DeKalb County record by contributing over $2 million in support of nonprofit organizations. This community fundraising event is coordinated by the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP), which is a program of the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

“Thank you to all who donated during Give DeKalb County,” said DCNP Director Ben Bingle. “May 2 was an electrifying day full of energy and generosity. We are excited to see these funds put to work within the nonprofit community.”

Give DeKalb County reached new all-time highs with a record number of participating nonprofits, Bonus Pool total, and grand total.

“This year, 2,973 people made 8,501 donations and the Bonus Pool reached $232,915,” said Bingle. “Give DeKalb County is a team effort, and a lot of credit goes to the generous people of DeKalb County.”

Donors gave by mail between April 18 and May 2 and online from midnight to midnight on May 2 at GiveDeKalbCounty.org. The fundraiser topped $1 million before 2:30 p.m. on May 2, the earliest that milestone has ever been reached. A Bonus Pool of funds boosted all online and mail-in donations.

After all donations were tallied, Give DeKalb County 2024 raised $2,046,822.

Michelle Donahoe, executive director of the DeKalb County History Center and Give DeKalb County committee chair, was excited by the results. “Through DCNP’s leadership and the inspiring work of DeKalb County’s nonprofits, Give DeKalb County once again exceeded expectations,” said Donahoe. “The generosity of donors, large and small, will continue to make a significant impact to our county’s nonprofits.”

A record number of Community Partners donated to the Bonus Pool and Media Sponsors helped raise awareness about this community-wide event by donating promotional support. A full list of Community Partners and Media Sponsors is available at GiveDeKalbCounty.org.