Each fall, North Texans rally together for one of the most impactful community events in the nation—North Texas Giving Day. Organized by the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), this annual fundraising initiative has raised more than $635 million for local nonprofits since 2009, making it both the largest regional giving day in the country and the nation’s largest community-wide fundraising event.
This year’s event runs until September 18, 2025, with early giving already underway. The campaign brings together more than 3,500 nonprofits across 20 counties, giving individuals and businesses alike the opportunity to invest directly in causes that shape the future of the region.
Why It’s Important For nonprofits, Giving Day is more than a fundraiser—it’s a lifeline. In 2024 alone, donors contributed over $70 million to more than 3,200 organizations, funding everything from healthcare services and education to social programs and the arts. With many nonprofits facing growing needs and funding challenges, the 2025 event is expected to be even more crucial.
Supporting this effort has wide-reaching impact: Supports Local Nonprofits: Directly strengthens the organizations that provide critical services to the community. Addresses Growing Needs: Helps nonprofits meet increasing demand with limited resources. Empowers Individuals: North Texas Giving Day gives people the ability to support causes they care about most, transforming generosity into lasting impact.
As one local nonprofit leader put it, “Nonprofits bring hope to the community—Giving Day is the time when the community can give hope back.”
How to Participate Getting involved is simple. Donors can visit northtexasgivingday.org to give directly to participating nonprofits or to search by cause area, such as health, education, the arts, environmental initiatives, or animal welfare. Many organizations also offer matching gift opportunities, which allow donors to double their impact. Or donors can go directly to the nonprofits website.
For businesses, Giving Day represents an opportunity to amplify corporate social responsibility efforts, engage employees in meaningful philanthropy, and strengthen ties to the communities they serve.
Giving Back, Together Whether you choose to support a large organization or a small, grassroots nonprofit, every contribution helps build a stronger North Texas. With early giving open now and the campaign culminating on September 18, this is the moment for individuals, families, and companies alike to make a difference.
Because when the community comes together, nonprofits not only survive—they thrive. And when nonprofits thrive, so does North Texas.
