A Strong First Year for Utah’s Statewide Day of Giving
The inaugural year of UTAHGIVES demonstrated the power of collective generosity across the state, bringing together nonprofits, donors, and community supporters to strengthen Utah’s nonprofit sector and expand charitable giving.
The final UTAHGIVES 2026 Report highlights the campaign’s first-year impact, key lessons learned, and opportunities for future growth as the initiative looks ahead to 2027.
By the Numbers
In its first year, UTAHGIVES achieved several significant milestones:
- 318 participating nonprofits
- 1,808 donors
- 2,551 gifts
- More than $600,000 raised for Utah organizations statewide
These results reflect strong engagement from nonprofits and donors alike, creating momentum for what will become a lasting statewide tradition of giving.
Building a Statewide Culture of Giving
Beyond the dollars raised, UTAHGIVES helped demonstrate the potential of a coordinated statewide giving movement. The campaign connected individuals with causes they care about while providing nonprofits with new opportunities to reach supporters, increase visibility, and strengthen fundraising efforts.
The success of the campaign was made possible through the collaboration of nonprofit leaders, community partners, volunteers, and advisors who helped shape and launch the initiative during its critical first year.
Key Takeaways from Year One
As with any inaugural effort, UTAHGIVES provided valuable insights that will help guide future growth. The campaign established a strong foundation through:
- A proven statewide giving model
- A growing network of nonprofit and community partners
- Increased awareness of Utah’s nonprofit sector
- First-year participation and donor data to inform future strategies
These takeaways will help enhance the donor experience, expand nonprofit participation, strengthen partnerships, and increase statewide awareness in future campaigns.
Looking Ahead to 2027
With a successful first year completed, UTAHGIVES is focused on building on this momentum. The plan for the future is to continue expanding participation, deepening community partnerships, and growing the campaign’s impact across Utah.
The inaugural year showed that when nonprofits, donors, and community leaders come together around a shared purpose, they can create meaningful support for organizations working to improve communities throughout the state.
As planning begins for 2027, UTAHGIVES remains committed to celebrating generosity, strengthening Utah’s nonprofit community, and connecting more people with causes that matter.
Read the full UTAHGIVES 2026 Final Report to learn more about campaign results, insights, and future opportunities.