The Kitsap Great Give is a 24-hour “give-day” event that unites our community through a special online donation platform to support the many nonprofit organizations that make Kitsap a great place to live – for all of us.
In a single day, more than $2 million dollars will be invested in the direct support of our community through donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations to a wide variety of nonprofit organizations. Last year, the event generated $2.19 million from 3,783 donors through 10,016 gifts to support 357 local nonprofit organizations.
Presented by Kitsap Community Foundation and the United Way of Kitsap County, this annual “community movement of generosity” has resulted in more than $12 million in community support since 2014.
Community partner sponsors are needed. As our “first donors in,” sponsors make the Kitsap Great Give possible by providing critical support to help underwrite the costs of the event. Additionally, our sponsors fund a bonus pool that provides a 5% match for all gifts (including early giving and day-of gifts made by donors either online or offline), as well as provide support for prizes offering fun incentive challenges to encourage donor participation to further benefit nonprofit organizations. Click here to view our Sponsorship Packet.
For all other donors, there are multiple ways you can make a gift to the Kitsap Great Give on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 (or via “Early Giving” that starts April 1 and ends April 18 at midnight):
We encourage individuals to give to their favorite organizations year-round, as our region’s nonprofit organizations are an incredible force for good. Not only do they focus on eliminating the suffering caused by social problems, they also work – often in partnership with others – to prevent and eliminate the social problems that cause harm. Additionally, nonprofit organizations support the enrichment destinations and activities (such as museums, libraries, performing arts centers, parks and wild land preservation, community gatherings, festivals, etc.) we all enjoy as part of a vibrant community eco-system, often described as Kitsap’s quality of life.
However, two organizations in our community, Kitsap Community Foundation and the United Way of Kitsap County work to advance – often in partnership – the common good in our region.
By partnering with donors and others to invest in the nonprofit sector, Kitsap Community Foundation works to vitalize stronger, more vibrant communities for the benefit of all who call Kitsap and its surrounding areas home.
Donate to our Operating Fund, and you will support the ongoing impact of the Kitsap Community Foundation in our community, including making possible important events like the Kitsap Great Give.
United Way of Kitsap County has been our proud Presenting Partner of the Kitsap Great Give since its creation in 2014. As the event’s largest sponsor, United Way has been instrumental in helping to generate more than $12 million dollars for community nonprofit organizations through their support of the Kitsap Great Give.
Working to advance the common good in our region, the United Way of Kitsap County focuses on supporting community impact programs that focus on our 3 key initiatives Health, Education & Financial Stability. Lifting up our community and empowering people so we can all Live United! We invite you to go to our website to see how we put your financial contributions to work for all of Kitsap County. For more information about United Way, call (360) 377-8505 or visit their profile page by clicking here.