The annual season of giving culminates with Colorado Gives Day on December 9, 2025. Since its inception in 2010, the statewide movement has successfully directed over half a billion dollars to local organizations, establishing itself as a dominant force in Colorado philanthropy.

The Incentive Fund Mechanism

A crucial element driving the fundraising push is the Incentive Fund. Participating organizations receive a proportional share of this fund, directly tied to their share of the total statewide funds raised.

Example: If an organization raises 10% of the total funds donated on Gives Day, the organization is granted 10% of the Incentive Fund. This formula acts as a significant donation multiplier, with the 2025 Incentive Fund announced at $1 Million+.

The ColoradoGives.org platform functions as a “one-stop shop” for donors, allowing them to support multiple, verified 501(c)(3) charities in a single, streamlined transaction. Crucially, exposure gained through the platform’s extensive marketing and centralized listing may identify new potential donors who discover an organization for the first time. Any qualifying nonprofit providing services in Colorado that is not currently listed must enroll on ColoradoGives.org to access the platform’s free, year-round fundraising capabilities and the event’s visibility. To maximize the organization’s share of the Incentive Fund, nonprofits must aggressively contact supporters and encourage them to use this donor program.

The official giving period runs for 39 days, from November 1 through December 9, 2025.

To lock in the best chance at a significant share of the Incentive Fund, organizations must complete registration by October 31, 2025. Nonprofits are urged to finalize their campaigns and mobilize supporters within this 39-day window—the time to secure maximum growth from this campaign is limited.