About GiveBIG

GiveBIG is a statewide fundraising campaign where individuals and organizations come together across Washington to invest in our communities. When we give, we take a proactive step towards creating the society we want to live in.

Every spring, the excitement for GiveBIG builds through word-of-mouth, social media, and an extensive multimedia promotional campaign, with local celebrities and sports teams firing up the community to show their generosity. 

GiveBIG 2026 will kick off on April 28 and culminate in a 24-hour giving event on May 5, 2026!

In 2025, 41,089 donations were made by 20,760 donors. These donations, combined with donor-advised funds (DAF) and IRA contributions, matching donations from individuals and companies, sponsors, and in-kind contributions from local media companies totaled $9.3 million!

GiveBIG was started by the Seattle Foundation in 2011 and transferred to 501 Commons in 2018. Since it is inception, nonprofits have raised nearly $200 million!

How can I participate in the campaign?

Nonprofits: Register for GiveBIG to access the platform, training, and the resources you need to make your campaign a success.

Individuals: Besides finding a new nonprofit to give to or donating to a nonprofit you already support, there are many ways to not only give but spread the word!

Businesses: Demonstrate your company's values to your employees and your customers by participating in GiveBIG! Interested? Contact Greg Scully at greg@501commons.org.

Sponsors: GiveBIG isn't possible without the support of our sponsors. The program still has lots of room to grow! Sponsor GiveBIG. Interested? Contact Greg Scully.

Media Partners: GiveBIG, like any fundraising event, thrives on word of mouth. Interested? Contact Greg Scully.