One Valley Community Foundation’s Give Big Gallatin Valley Returns for 11th Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2025

CONTACT:

Anna Burkholder | Marketing & Communications Manager
One Valley Community Foundation
(406) 587- 6262 ext. 60
anna@onevalley.org
www.GiveBigGV.org

One Valley Community Foundation’s Give Big Gallatin Valley Returns for 11th Year
259 local nonprofits to participate in Montana’s largest 24-hour giving day on May 1st & 2nd

Gallatin County, MT — Give Big Gallatin Valley returns for its 11th year from 6 pm on Thursday, May 1, to 6 pm on Friday, May 2, inviting community members to visit GiveBigGV.org and support the causes they care about. Powered by One Valley Community Foundation, this community-driven initiative has raised more than $17.4 million since its launch in 2015. This year, the goal is to engage 7,000 donors to support 259 local nonprofits in 24 hours.

“What started as a single day of giving has grown into a movement that defines what’s possible when a community comes together,” said Bridget Wilkinson, President & CEO of One Valley Community Foundation. “This year especially, we’re seeing rising needs across nearly every sector at a time when traditional funding sources are becoming less reliable. In the face of that, Give Big is a powerful reminder that local support is not only possible, it’s transformative. When we show up for our nonprofits, we invest in the future we want to build together.”

From West Yellowstone to Three Forks, Give Big brings together donors, businesses, and nonprofits of all sizes to uplift the causes that matter most to them. Whether you give $5 or $500, attend a local event, or fundraise for a favorite organization, every action adds up to a stronger, more connected community.

“For the last ten years, Give Big has energized our staff,” said EJ Porth, Associate Director at Gallatin Valley Land Trust. “The collective impact has introduced our mission to new people and grown our GVLT family of supporters. Philanthropy drives impact, and a rising tide lifts all boats. This community initiative doesn’t just fuel our trails and conservation mission—it has transformed the capacity of our nonprofit sector to address the opportunities and challenges of a growing region.”

This year’s Give Big is made possible with the generous support of the Yellowstone Club Community Foundation, the initiative’s headline sponsor.


“The Yellowstone Club Community Foundation is proud to support Give Big Gallatin Valley,” shared Ciara Wolfe, Yellowstone Club Community Foundation’s Vice President of Philanthropy. “Year after year, we’ve seen the powerful impact it has on our nonprofit partners and the increased awareness it brings to the sector throughout our community.”

This Year’s Highlights

  • 259 local nonprofits participating

  • $30,000 in prizes to inspire donor engagement and support organizations

  • A goal to engage 7,000 individual donors in just 24 hours

  • Community-hosted events taking place across the region

  • Opportunities to participate as a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser or Business Fundraiser at GiveBigGV.org

How to Participate

About One Valley Community Foundation
One Valley Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter to ensure all can thrive in Gallatin County. As a trusted local partner, One Valley helps individuals, families, and businesses make meaningful, strategic contributions—now and for future generations. The foundation manages over 70 charitable funds, supports hundreds of nonprofits, and convenes cross-sector partners to tackle complex challenges like housing. Through initiatives like Give Big Gallatin Valley and the Regional Housing Coalition, One Valley strengthens our community from every angle and ensures that generosity creates a lasting impact.

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