
← So Saint Paul19 Nov 2025 · 22 min
Give a Little Bit - The Power of Give to the Max Day with Jenna Ray
<p>Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jenna Ray, Executive Director and CEO of GiveMN, as we discuss the grassroots journey of Give to the Max Day.</p><p>In this episode, discover how a 2009 one-time initiative blossomed into Minnesota's most powerful day of collective generosity. Jenna shares behind-the-scenes insights on:</p><ul><li>How GiveMN empowers over 1,000 nonprofits and schools through their RaiseMN and Campaign Institute programs</li><li>Creative ways to participate beyond financial donations—from volunteering to storytelling</li><li>Minnesota's impressive ranking as 4th nationally in giving, and the Indigenous roots of our giving culture</li><li>The ripple effect of community support through initiatives like the Pour it Forward brewery partnership</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This conversation will ignite your passion for community support and demonstrate how even small contributions create meaningful change across Minnesota.</p><p>Every donation, share, and moment of volunteering matters!</p>