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Thank YOU!
To the 16,336 amazing humans who gave through Give!Guide this year:
You did it. We did it! If we could turn your generosity into confetti and shower it all over Portland, we absolutely would—because you deserve a celebration!
This was no ordinary year, and what you did was extraordinary. Local nonprofits have been stretched thin with donations down and costs way up, matching national trends. But thanks to you, the $8,867,393 raised in November and December will give 250 local nonprofits the boost they need to keep making essential services, cultural institutions, and more happen in our community. This is one way we can all help fix the problems in our backyards.
We cannot thank you enough for what you’ve done for these nonprofits. So take a moment and give yourself a huge pat on the back (or a high-five to the nearest person) because this is big. Like, really big. We’ll compile a full campaign report over the next couple of weeks and post it on giveguide.org for the world to see. Meanwhile, there’s a few fun facts and lists on this page to see just how far your generosity went. (Psst: Look for the top five giving days—they were kind of epic.)
When this year’s campaign began Nov. 1, our goal was to encourage 17,000 of you to contribute $8.5 million. We fell short on the number of donors, but 16,336 of you came through in a massive way, blowing past our fundraising goal and landing at $8,878,543 by the time the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve. That’s a solid leap from last year’s $8,354,845, and honestly? We couldn’t be prouder.
Over 21 years, Give!Guide has raised a whopping $73 million for 561 different Portland-area nonprofits. And here’s the kicker: All of this is made possible by a free and independent media company—Willamette Week.
It’s thanks to people like you, the support of literally hundreds of local businesses, and the dedication of thousands of individuals that we can pull off this truly community-centric fundraising effort year after year. You’ll find a shout-out to many of the key players at the bottom of giveguide.org—go ahead and show them some love.
This isn’t just fundraising; it’s Portland showing up for Portland.
Next up? We’re handing out checks at our Jan. 22 celebration (so fun!) and already cooking up ideas for 2025. We’re always trying to improve the Give!Guide experience. Got suggestions? We’d love to hear them. Send a note to giveguide@wweek.com.
For now, we’re signing off from this year’s campaign with full hearts and high hopes for the year ahead.
Seriously, thank you for being part of this community with us. You’re the best.
Richard H. Meeker, Founder
Toni Tringolo, Executive Director
Molly Rodrigano, Campaign Assistant
Fun Facts!
- The smallest donation was $10; there were 14,402 of them!
- The largest donation was $300,000 spread across 30 nonprofits.
- All 50 states were represented by donors this year—the first time ever!
- There were 2,708 donors aged 35 and under. They gave a total of $354,084.
Totals Raised by Category
- Animals $1,078,624
- Civil & Human Rights $592,294
- Community $811,456
- Creative Expression $644,058
- Education $997,804
- Environment $868,942
- Health $686,669
- Home $517,832
- Human Services $1,377,449
- Hunger $748,602
- Oregon Cultural Trust $557,718
The Five Biggest Days
It takes a tremendous amount of time and energy to raise millions of dollars. Here are the five biggest days in Give!Guide 2024 and a peek behind the scenes.
1. $1,492,488 on Dec. 31: No surprise here, the last day of Give!Guide is always the biggest, and this one sets a record with most raised on a single day! Frankly, we’re still stunned.
2. $1,087,818 on Dec. 30: Calling all culture lovers! This was the final Big Give Day and it was a spectacular cultural package across three regions of Oregon.
3. $613,903 on Dec. 3: Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that helps with visibility. We doubled down with Big Give Day prizes focused on the best of Portland to bring the focus homeward.
4. $511,475 on Dec. 10: Believe it or not, $401,000 of this total was donated by just three people who spread their support across 131 nonprofits. Take note, big donors: We can help you do this, too!
5. $481,936 on Dec. 29: The second-to-last Big Give Day dug into Portland’s love for gardens with prizes from Portland Nursery. It also tapped into the citywide push to the finish line.
35 & Under Challenge Winners
These nonprofits each won a $1,000 cash prize for having the most young donors in their category!
Animals: Cat Adoption Team
Civil & Human Rights: Street Roots
Community: Native American Youth and Family Center
Creative Expression: Sincere Studio
Education: College Possible
Environment: Friends of Trees
Health: Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette
Home: Bienestar
Human Services: Blanchet House & Farm
Hunger: Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon