San Diego Gives, a fundraising program for local San Diego-based nonprofits, takes place Thursday, Sept. 7, with a countywide day-of-giving. New this year, the campaign is adding a Day of Volunteer Service, Friday, Sept. 8, in partnership with United Way of San Diego County. These special days follow a year of robust virtual learning opportunities and one-on-one mentoring for participating groups. This year, 339 organizations have signed on to participate in the fundraising campaign. Only in its third year, the campaign has almost tripled its nonprofit participants; 120 organizations participated in the program’s inaugural year. San Diegans can begin giving as early as August 17, when early giving opens (through the end of September 7), to their favorite charities, which can be filtered by categories, including Animals, Education, Environment, Military and Humanitarian Aid, and more. Following San Diego Gives’ Day of Giving, the day-of-service will offer meaningful and fun volunteer opportunities throughout the County to support participating nonprofits. The deadline to sign up for volunteer service is Friday, Aug. 25.