GiveBIG is an online fundraising campaign for Washington state nonprofits. This year, GiveBIG kicks off on April 19 and culminates in a 48-hour giving event on May 3 – 4, 2022.
GiveBIG Eastside is a campaign to support eastside nonprofits through coordinated communications, assistance with joining the Washington Gives platform and support with marketing and promotion. The GiveBIG Eastside campaign is a collaboration between OneEastside SPARK and 501 Commons.
Last year, over 1,600 participating nonprofits across Washington state were able to raise over $17.5 million, including $5.5 million in matching funds through GiveBIG.
“Eastside Baby Corner has participated in GiveBIG for a number of years and will be participating in the campaign again this year. We’re excited to see the launch of GiveBIG Eastside to lend additional support to our East King County nonprofit community.”
-Helen Banks Routon, Eastside Baby Corner
One-On-One Appointments with Communications Professionals
This opportunity closed on April 29, 2022.
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-When asked what would inspire donors to donate today, 52% said a compelling reason and 36% said pictures and stories. (Campaign Monitor)
-Stories appeal to emotion and inspire action, whether putting forth a donation or sharing the story with their friends.
-Donors need to understand the problem, the urgency, and the solution. They need to feel like their donation has a measurable impact on reaching the solution. (The Storytelling Nonprofit)

Resources for Nonprofits
No-cost training webinars hosted by 501 Commons:
- GiveBIG Information Session (hosted by OneEastside SPARK) – Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
- GiveBIG Matching Strategy – Wednesday, March 23, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
- Managing Your Match on the Mightycause Platform – Thursday, March 24, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
- GiveBIG Peer to Peer Fundraising Strategy – Tuesday, March 29, 9:00am – 10:00am
- GiveBIG Peer to Peer on the Mightycause Platform – Thursday, March 31, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
- GiveBIG Stewardship – Tuesday, April 5, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.