NEW ORLEANS – The Greater New Orleans Foundation (Foundation) today announced the launch of Early Giving for the 13th annual GiveNOLA Day, a 24-hour online giving event serving the thirteen-parish Greater New Orleans region. Early Giving runs April 28 through May 4; GiveNOLA Day itself takes place on May 5. GiveNOLA Day 2026 is hosted by Baptist Community Ministries (BCM), powered by Entergy, with major support from Delta Utilities and Ochsner Health, and sponsorships from three dozen other generous philanthropists.
With nearly 1,000 nonprofits participating across 13 parishes in Southeast Louisiana and more than $71.3 million raised collectively since the event’s founding in 2014, GiveNOLA Day has become the region’s defining day of community generosity. The majority of gifts are $100 or less, which shows how small gifts add up to make a huge impact.
“GiveNOLA Day is our gift to the region,” said Andy Kopplin, President & CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation. “At a time when our nonprofits need the community’s support more than ever, this is the moment for all of us to step up. We often focus on year-end giving. On GiveNOLA Day, we like to highlight that our nonprofits are working 365 days a year, and we want to have a special day early in the year where they can raise their voices, let folks know about the impact they’re having, and give people another chance to give. Whether you’re on the Northshore, Bayou Region, Metro New Orleans, or the River Parishes, there are participating nonprofits serving all of our community, and this is the day we can show our community-wide generosity. This is the day for our region to show that we’re the most generous community in America.”
GiveNOLA Day has become a cornerstone of community spirit, drawing widespread participation and support from individuals, businesses, and civic leaders alike.
“Baptist Community Ministries is proud to support this landmark initiative and to, yet again, serve as the GiveNOLA Day hosting sponsor. It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to partner with the Greater New Orleans Foundation and show support for our nonprofit community,” said Inman J. Houston, President & CEO, Baptist Community Ministries (BCM). “We know the need of the region is great, but so is the opportunity and the creativity of our nonprofit sector. At the core of BCM’s mission is to improve the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people and communities in the Greater New Orleans area. So, I hope you stand with Baptist Community Ministries in taking the time to tap into the generosity that is so deeply rooted in our region.”
“At Entergy New Orleans, we believe strong communities are built through partnership and service,” said Deanna Rodriguez, President & CEO, Entergy New Orleans. “Supporting GiveNOLA Day is one way we invest in the nonprofits that uplift our neighbors and help create a brighter, more resilient future for our region.”
GiveNOLA Day provides support for nearly 1,000 nonprofits in the thirteen-parish region (Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, Lafourche, Terrebonne, Assumption, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes). These participating nonprofits work on a broad range of issues, including arts & culture, animal welfare, community improvement, education, environment, health, housing, human services, public safety & crime prevention, and youth development.
For more information about GiveNOLA Day, hosted by Baptist Community Ministries and powered by Entergy, visit www.GiveNOLA.org
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