About Southern New Mexico Giving Day 2026

The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM) and Gila Community Foundation (GCF) will be hosting Southern New Mexico Giving Day, a regional day of giving designed to uplift local nonprofits and celebrate community generosity across 12 Southern New Mexico counties. This year marks the first year the two community foundations are partnering to host the event, growing the impact.

Taking place on April 24, 2026, Southern New Mexico Giving Day is a 24-hour virtual event that invites individuals, families, businesses and community groups to “give where they live” by supporting nonprofits in their communities and across the region. From education and healthcare to environmental conservation and the arts, there are countless ways for individuals to contribute to the improvement of our community. Each organization will highlight their mission, allowing donors to direct their gifts to the causes that matter most to them.

Nonprofit registration for Southern New Mexico Giving Day will open on February 2, 2026 and close on March 23, 2026. Any 501c3 nonprofit organization in good standing and serving Southern New Mexico is eligible to participate.

GCF and Your CFSNM in partnership with United Way of Southwest New Mexico (UWSWNM) will award a $1 for $1 match up to $500 for the first 80 nonprofits that register.

This event is made possible by a committee of local nonprofits, including GCF, CFSNM, UWSWNM, Casa de Peregrinos, Singing Out Las Cruces, and the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce. We thank all committee members for their continued support.

SNM Giving Day Events:
February 26th 9am-11am: SNM Giving Day Virtual Kickoff Training for Nonprofits
March (TBA): Office Hours for Nonprofits
April 13th: Pre-Giving begins
April 18th: Give Grandly Event in Silver City
April 24th: SNM Giving Day (all day online)
April 24th: Food Truck Giveback at CFSNM (2640 El Paseo Ed.)