Hundreds of nonprofits organizations across Maricopa County are preparing for Arizona Gives Day, an annual 24-hour fundraising effort.

The 627 county groups are among 1,000 statewide that hope to boost their coffers during the annual event that runs from noon Tuesday, April 5, to noon Wednesday, April 6.

Early giving began March 15 at AzGives.org, but the biggest impact will take place during the 24-hour event. Since 2013, Arizona Gives Day has raised more than $30 million for Arizona nonprofits, including a record $7.1 million in 2021.

Donors also can donate during a specific block of time on Arizona Gives Day to help a nonprofit win a “Power Hour” prize or earn additional funds from the prize pool when donating on April 5 and 6. More than $180,000 in prize pool incentives through 116 prizes are distributed based on certain categories from random drawings during the 24-hour period.

Donations received on AzGives.org between March 15 and April 6 will count towards a nonprofit’s grand total.

Arizona Gives Day is managed by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits in collaboration with Arizona Grantmakers Forum. FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” is the presenting sponsor.

Arizona Gives Day sponsors are FirstBank, Arizona Community Foundation, BHHS Legacy Foundation, Freeport McMoRan Foundation, Hickey Family Foundation, Intel Corporation, Vitalyst Health Foundation, Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Salt River Project, Southwest Gas Corp., Tucson Electric Power/UniSource Energy Services and Sechler Morgan CPA.

In-kind promotional partners are Frontdoors Media and InBusiness Magazine Greater Phoenix and Phoenix Magazine.

For information, visit www.azgives.org.