Jackie Downing on the Great Give 2026! (Senior Director of Grantmaking and Nonprofit Support at the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven) with WPKN General Manager, Brendan Toller

About this episode

Jackie Downing discusses the Great Give 2026 and its impact on local nonprofits.

Jackie Downing of the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven discusses the Great Give 2026! The Great Give, now in its 17th year, raises over $4.4 million annually for more than 500 local nonprofits. The fundraiser also offers over $200K in matching funds. The Great Give takes place Wednesday, May 6th and Thursday May 7th. Advance gifts can be made for The Great Give beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1. Donation pages will remain open until 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 11. The Great Give Donate to WPKN on the Great Give

People in this episode

Host: Brendan Toller

Guest: Jackie Downing

Topics covered

• fundraising
• nonprofits
• community support
• local events
• charity

Keywords

• Great Give
• fundraising
• nonprofits
• Community Foundation
• charity event

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven