Give Miami Day to Return for 15th Year in November
Early giving for the annual nonprofit fundraiser opens on November 14.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Miami residents and local nonprofits are gearing up for the 15th annual Give Miami Day on November 19, 2026. Organized by The Miami Foundation, the event invites the community to support more than 1,000 local organizations with donations starting at $25.
Why it matters
Give Miami Day serves as a critical annual funding engine that amplifies the reach of local nonprofits serving the Miami area. The initiative connects community members directly with organizations like Florida Early Learning Corp and Dade County Street Response to sustain their essential services.
Last year, the event saw 60,000 donors contribute 120,000 gifts totaling $43.8 million to over 1,000 nonprofits. While final figures for this year remain unknown, the event continues to support organizations like Florida Early Learning Corp and its 67,000 annual tutoring sessions.
The players
The Miami Foundation
The organization responsible for managing and hosting the annual Give Miami Day fundraising event.
Florida Early Learning Corp
A nonprofit participant that recently provided over 67,000 tutoring sessions.
Dade County Street Response
A local nonprofit organization that provides essential services to approximately 1,900 people annually.
The details
Donors can contribute through the official online portal when early giving opens on November 14, 2026. The program includes the Give Miami 5K Race and Festival on the same day, leading up to the main event on November 19. Each contribution must be at least $25 to participate in the foundation-led fundraising initiative.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: Pep rally occurred.
November 14, 2026: Early giving opens and the 5K race occurs.
November 19, 2026: Give Miami Day main event takes place.
Beyond the 305
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Give Miami Day, continuing a tradition that has become a staple of local philanthropy. It builds on the success of the 2025 Give Miami Day, which remains the benchmark for community engagement and funding for local nonprofits.
If you plan to support a local cause, mark your calendar for November 14 to begin early giving online. Your contribution of $25 or more on the portal will help sustain essential services provided by nonprofits throughout the city.
The takeaway
Give Miami Day offers a streamlined way to provide financial support to over 1,000 neighborhood nonprofits. Monitor the event website for the opening of early giving on November 14 to participate in this year's fundraising milestone.
Further reading
Learn more about local impact at Miami Philanthropy.
More information
To donate or view the full list of participating organizations, visit the Give Miami Day donation portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC 6 South Florida.
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