North Texas Giving Day 2025 Aims to Raise $70 Million

Dallas, August 21, 2025

News Summary

The North Texas Giving Day 2025 is set to culminate with a fundraising goal of $70 million for local nonprofits. Registration for these organizations is currently open, and donors can start giving online from late August. The event supports various causes across multiple counties, with key community events planned in the lead-up. Last year’s initiative successfully raised over $70 million for numerous nonprofits, contributing to a cumulative total exceeding $635 million since inception.

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North Texas Giving Day 2025 aims to raise $70 million for local nonprofits and will culminate on Thursday, September 18, 2025, organizers say. Registration for nonprofits is now open, and donor giving will officially begin online on August 28, 2025 through the NorthTexasGivingDay.org website.

The event is hosted by the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) and enters its 17th year as the largest community-wide giving event in the nation. The initiative supports organizations across 20 counties, covering more than 25 cause areas, and includes participation from counties such as Collin, Dallas, and Wise.

Key details

• Event culmination: September 18, 2025.
• Online giving opens: August 28, 2025 at NorthTexasGivingDay.org.
• Fundraising goal for 2025: $70 million.
• Nonprofit registration deadline: August 8, 2025.
• Geographic reach: Organizations across 20 counties, including Collin, Dallas, and Wise.
• Cause areas: Donations support more than 25 different cause areas.

How the giving platform works

The NorthTexasGivingDay.org website allows donors to search and select nonprofits in advance, effectively letting users “shop” for organizations and schedule donations before the official giving day. The platform also supplies information on volunteer opportunities and lists community events associated with the campaign.

Preparatory and community events

Several community events are scheduled in the weeks leading up to the giving day to promote awareness and engagement. Notable events include:

• September 6: A Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Kaleidoscope Park in Frisco.
• September 13: Scheels Nonprofit Fair and Concert in The Colony.
• September 15: Downtown Dallas Day of Giving at AT&T Discovery District.

Participation for nonprofits

Local organizations must complete registration by August 8, 2025 to be included in the platform and eligible for donations tied to the event. Registered nonprofits are discoverable on the site and can be highlighted during the lead-up events and on the giving day itself.

Recent performance and program background

Last year’s event raised over $70 million for more than 3,200 local nonprofits. Since its inception, North Texas Giving Day has generated a cumulative total exceeding $635 million for local organizations. The event is run annually by the Communities Foundation of Texas and is positioned as a broad community fundraising and volunteer engagement initiative across the North Texas region.

What donors and volunteers should know

Donors can begin reviewing nonprofits and scheduling contributions on August 28, 2025. The platform also lists volunteer opportunities connected to participating organizations. Donors and volunteers are encouraged to check the website for listings of participating nonprofits, suggested cause areas, and local events tied to the campaign.

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Additional Resources

• People Newspapers: Communities Foundation of Texas Empowers Opportunities for Generosity
• D Magazine: Dallas Nonprofits Gear Up for 17th Annual North Texas Giving Day
• WFAA: North Texas Giving Day Nears
• Wikipedia: North Texas Giving Day
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Philanthropy

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