May 4, 2026

We Asked You to Step up and ‘Be The One' During This Year's Giving Challenge, and That's Exactly What You Did

By Blog, Homepage Spotlight Item, SRQ Media, Jessica Muroff,

Something I know about this community is that when we are called upon to support our nonprofits, we don’t just show up, we Show Up. The generosity, selflessness and passion our community…

April 29, 2026

In 24 Hours, Giving Challenge Raises More Than $16.7 Million

By Blog, Homepage - Story of Impact, Story of Impact - Featured, Observer Media Group,

Jasmin Graham, the president and CEO of Minorities in Shark Sciences, said that after heading to The Bay park for last year's Giving Challenge, she was eager for the organization to return. "T…

April 16, 2026

2026 Giving Challenge Raises $16.7 Million for Local Nonprofits

By Press Release, Blog, Homepage - Blog, Cooper Levey-Baker,

Gifts made during the Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s campaign bring the challenge’s cumulative impact to almost $110 million. Sarasota, Florida — More than 50,000…

May 4, 2025

Tenth Giving Challenge Returns April 2026

By Blog, Story of Impact - Featured, SRQ Media,

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news: The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will host its 10th online giving day next year from noon to noon, April 15-16. For 24 hours, our com…

April 17, 2025

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County Announces 2026 Date for the 10th Giving Challenge

By Press Release, Blog, Homepage - Blog, Homepage - Story of Impact,

SARASOTA—The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has announced that it will host its 10th online giving day from noon to noon, April 15-16, 2026. The Giving Challenge is a 24-hour gi…

May 17, 2024

2024 Giving Challenge Competitive Campaign Prizes Awarded to 63 Nonprofits

By Press Release, Blog, Homepage - Blog,

Nearly $100,000 was awarded to organizations through contests of creativity and strategy. SARASOTA, FL – Prizes for the 2024 Giving Challenge have been announced, with an additional 63…

May 14, 2024

East Bradenton nonprofits benefit from Giving Challenge

By Homepage - Story of Impact, Story of Impact - Featured, Observer Media Group,

Lakewood Ranch Library staff members Tiffany Mautino and Hayley Rigatti walked into Slim Chickens on April 9 with a button maker and 100 3D printed chicks in hand. Mautino and Rigatti, along w…

May 9, 2024

Hope in the face of opportunity

By Press Release, Blog, Roxie Jerde, Homepage - Blog,

It is human nature to rush in to help in the aftermath of a crisis. We see it time and again after natural disasters or accidents, the immediate aid given to help restore normalcy. While this…

May 9, 2024

Success of Giving Challenge shows the power of working together

By Press Release, Roxie Jerde, Homepage - Blog, The Herald-Tribune Media Group, Debra Jacobs,

On April 9 and 10, this community came together in a show of unity that demonstrates just how connected we are. The 2024 Giving Challenge, presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota C…