Give to the Max Day is November 16, but the campaign is open now for early giving. Any day that SAM receives a donation, we’ll be entered in a lottery to win a $500 cash prize. So we appreciate your gifts to us via GTMD any time between now and November 16.
GTMD is an easy and effective way to support the nonprofits you care about. “Give to the Max started 15 years ago as a one-time launch party for the new GiveMN.org,” said Jake Blumberg, executive director of GiveMN. “That idea sparked an outpouring of generosity each year, as hundreds of thousands of people from around the world have invested nearly $300 million in Minnesota causes through this annual giving holiday.”
SAM will use the money raised through GTMD to make our annual all-day StoryFest even better. At StoryFest, we offer a full day of performances, workshops, and open mics. Everyone’s invited and it’s free! But it does cost money to produce the event and to assure that it’s welcoming to all. Your generosity can help us reach our goals for StoryFest:
In 2024, we aim to produce TWO StoryFests, one in Bloomington in May and one in Austin (still in the early planning phase).
We want to continue and expand our productive partnerships with organizations like the Bloomington Center for the Arts, Mill City Museum, the American School of Storytelling, and COMPAS.
We want to keep showcasing the use of storytelling by cultural and media organizations in our communities that amplify diverse voices and reach new audiences in the Twin Cities and beyond.
We need to make StoryFest accessible to everyone—by keeping it free to attend, by hiring ASL interpreters, by providing printed programs, and more.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU FOR DONATIONS of $100 or MORE
Whatever you choose to give, we are grateful. If you donate $100 or more, you will receive an invitation for two to a private Valentine-themed storytelling soirée, featuring love stories told by SAM members, along with tasty treats and drinks. Date and place to be determined. It's our way to show YOU the same love you show US!