May 4, 2025

Tenth Giving Challenge Returns April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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…