Give Miami Day 2014 Raises A Record $5.2 Million
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) — The Miami Foundation set a fundraising goal of $5 million for Give Miami Day 2014. After more than 520 local nonprofit organizations participated, that goal was easily broken.
The third annual 24-hour giving event drew 19,245 donations, reaching a grand total of $5.2 Million – a new record.
The participating nonprofits represented a multitude of categories, including the arts, animal welfare, education, health care and youth development.
The diverse group of charitable organizations drew donations from all over Miami-Dade County, the U.S. and in more than 30 countries.
"What a phenomenal day it was for Miami," said Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation. "For so long, we've been marked as not being a generous community. Seeing every Miamian step up, get behind this giving movement and see it through to the landmark finish is beyond gratifying. It solidifies that this new, more engaged and charitable Miami has taken root and will redefine who we are for years to come."
In addition to the millions raised from midnight November 20 to midnight November 21, The Miami Foundation, Knight Foundation, The Miami Foundation Board of Trustees, Marlins Foundation, Health Foundation of South Florida and additional donors contributed to a bonus pool of $429,725.
Give Miami Day culminated at the Community Block Party hosted by Marlins Park. The event highlighted 20 participating nonprofits.
"The block party was an opportunity to capture the tangible energy that Give Miami Day generates," said Matthew Beatty, director of communications at The Miami Foundation. "By bringing people together to connect, engage and celebrate with local charities, we incited donors to volunteer with and provide ongoing support to these nonprofits after Give Miami Day."
Last year, Give Miami Day 2013 raised $3.2 million from over 10,000 donors for 407 nonprofits, nearly tripling the $1.2 million raised for 300 nonprofits in 2012.
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