While you do your last-minute shopping trips to fit more presents under the tree, it is the gifts you give to local organizations that mean even more at this time of year. According to DonorBox.org, sone non-profit organizations can raise 17 to 31 percent of its online revenue for the year during the month of December. Many donors wait until the last moment to make their donations to their favorite charities with some non-profits collecting nearly 20 percent of its online revenue on December 31st. Year-end giving is especially important for organizations like the United Way of Door County, which is about $320,000 away from its annual campaign goal of $1 million. The organization recently raised over $2,000 as part of U-102.1’s Pay to Play with United Way where dozens of requests were taken in exchange for donations. With budgets taking shape for next year, United Way of Door County Executive Director Amy Kohnle says 2025 depends a lot on these next two-plus weeks.
Last year, more than $319 billion was donated to non-profit organizations like the United Way of Door County, which is running its annual campaign through January 7th.
