The POST visit’s with Keith County Big Give’s Caitlin Fuller about lofty 2025 donation goals

Enjoy this POST Podcast with Keith County Big Give's Caitlin Fuller and EAGLE'S Derek Beck

 

OGALLALA, Neb. — The Keith County Big Give is off to a fast start, raising more than $160,000 in its first week as it aims for a $325,000 goal by June 15.

Presented by the Keith County Foundation Fund (KCFF), the Big Give is a countywide fundraising campaign supporting 50 local nonprofit organizations—up from 37 last year. Caitlin Fuller, event organizer, said the campaign not only highlights groups doing vital behind-the-scenes work but also encourages donors to discover and support new causes.

“When I first moved here, I didn’t know many of these organizations existed,” Fuller said in an interview with Sandhills Post. “Now, more people are learning about their impact and donating to causes they hadn’t considered before.”

Donors can give online at keithcountybiggive.org, by mailing checks to P.O. Box 104 in Ogallala, or by dropping off contributions at local banks, senior centers, and the Ogallala Chamber of Commerce. A matching fund of $75,000 provided by KCFF will help boost donations, and a “Love Them All” option splits gifts evenly across all nonprofits.

Many groups outline specific fundraising goals on the campaign site, from domestic violence support services to community volleyball courts. Fuller says both visible and behind-the-scenes projects benefit from the effort.

The Big Give will culminate with a check presentation event in July, where awards are also handed out to participating organizations.

For more information or to donate, visit keithcountybiggive.org.