Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, the 2026 Fremont Area Big Give raised $504,576 in just 24 hours to support 76 local nonprofits serving the greater Dodge County area. More than 2,199 gifts were made during the community-wide giving day, bringing the total amount raised since the Big Give began in 2017 to nearly $4 million.

This year’s giving day highlighted the power of participation and community support:

• 95.6% of transaction fees were covered by donors, helping nonprofits receive nearly the full value of every gift.
• 58% of donations were $50 or less, proving that gifts of all sizes make a meaningful difference when combined.
• 19% of online gifts came from new donors, demonstrating the Big Give’s ability to connect local causes with new supporters.
• Participating nonprofits secured $54,100 in matching funds, and organizations with matching opportunities raised nearly four times as much as those without them.

The impact of the Big Give was further amplified through $51,500 in prizes, made possible by generous local businesses and organizations. These incentives helped nonprofits engage donors, build momentum, and strengthen their fundraising efforts throughout the day.

2026 Prize Sponsors:
FNBO, Pinnacle Bank, RVR Bank, Arps Red-E-Mix, Diers Ford, Dodge County Realty Group, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate–Don Peterson & Associates, First Community Bank, Fremont & Dodge County Convention & Visitor's Bureau, Fremont Beef, Fremont Electric, Gene Steffy’s Chrysler, Getzschman Heating, Kelly Klosure, McDonalds–Leonard Management, Methodist Fremont Health, Midwest Industrial Tanks, Nye Health Services, Platte Valley Bank, RetirePath Advisors, Scribner Bank, Sid Dillon Chevrolet, Sid & Patty Dillon, Taylor & Martin, Yost Law Firm, and Walnut Media.

As we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Fremont Area Big Give, this year’s results served as a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished when a community comes together to support local nonprofits. Thank you to every donor, sponsor, nonprofit, volunteer, and supporter who helped make this year’s Big Give a success. Your generosity continues to strengthen our communities and create lasting impact across Dodge County.