Approximately $504,000 in staff time and resources to host The Giving Partner and the Giving Challenge
$100,000 in prizes in support of the Giving Challenge
Raises prize incentives
Communicates the opportunity to nonprofit organizations
Leverages media support for the overall Giving Challenge
GiveGab/Bonterra
Provides the technical platform for the Giving Challenge and The Giving Partner
Offers technical support—the blue chat bubble!
Creates online tools, tips, trainings, and resources for nonprofit organizations
Emails tax receipts to donors
Nonprofit Organizations
Develop your organization’s campaign/giving page
Acknowledges foundation support on your communications [BRAND GUIDELINES]:
The 2026 Giving Challenge is presented by the Community Foundation
of Sarasota County with giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation.
Engage your donors/supporters
Communicate responsibly
Set your own goal(s) and expectations accordingly
Thank your donors
The Patterson Foundation will probably be your largest donor in the 2026 Giving Challenge—do not forget to acknowledge them appropriately
Team Leads
Serve as the singlepoint of communication between your organization and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for ALL things related to the 2026 Giving Challenge
Participate in trainings
Inspire your team to be successful!
Share information in digestible bites with your team
