May 1, 2024

Numbers

One of the great joys and excitements of the Giving Challenge is the numbers. The ticker rapidly rolls for 24 hours, a mesmerizing sight. Many people find themselves fixated by the leaderboard…

April 25, 2024

Giving Challenge lends helping hand to Sarasota County nonprofits

Sarasota once again showed its philanthropic spirit from April 9-10 during the 2024 Giving Challenge. Hosted by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County in conjunction with The Patters…

April 11, 2024

Get in on the Giving Challenge

The Community Foundation of Sarasota's annual Giving Challenge runs through Wednesday at noon. For a 24-hour period, the Patterson Foundation provides a dollar-for-dollar match on all unique d…

April 10, 2024

Community Raises $17.2 Million in 24-Hour Giving Challenge!

More than $92 million has been raised since 2012 through nine online giving events supporting nonprofit efforts to address community needs and opportunities. SARASOTA, FL – Within 24 h…

April 9, 2024

Double your nonprofit donation; Patterson Foundation to match $25-$100 gifts

This year's 24-hour online Giving Challenge is off to a record-setting start well before the clock strikes noon Tuesday - with more than a half-million dollars already committed to help hundre…

April 9, 2024

Giving Challenge at The Bay returns

Nearly 700 nonprofits from Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties will be raising funds during the 2024 Giving Challenge on Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to noon. The fundraising m…

April 8, 2024

Ready. Set. Give!/OPINION

Philanthropy is like a sport in Sarasota-Manatee. It is no surprise that Sarasota has its own Superbowl. On GivingChallenge.org a countdown clock ticks off the days, hours, minutes and second…

April 5, 2024

Ready, set ... give!

Philanthropy is like a sport in Sarasota-Manatee. It is no surprise Sarasota has its own Super Bowl of giving. Turn on your generosity engine. On GivingChallenge.org a countdown clock ticks…