WHAT ARE THE KEY DATES FOR CV GIVING DAY?
Early Giving Begins: Tuesday, Feb, 4, 2025
Invite Only Kick-Off Event: Thursday, Feb 6, 2025
CV Giving Day: Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
WHAT IS THE MISSION FOR CV GIVING DAY?
CV Giving Day amplifies local philanthropy by uniting the Coachella Valley in a powerful 24-hour giving event that transforms our community through collective impact.
WHAT IS CV GIVING DAY?
CV Giving Day is one of Coachella Valley’s largest 24-hour online giving events, uniting nine cities, hundreds of nonprofits, and thousands of generous residents and businesses in a powerful movement to create lasting change. Now in its 3rd year, this one-day event held on the first Tuesday of March, is designed to amplify the impact of local nonprofits by raising critical funds, winning cash prizes, and garnering positive awareness for the causes that matter most to our community.
Whether you're a donor, a nonprofit, or a forward-thinking potential sponsor, CV Giving Day offers a unique opportunity to make a difference, strengthen community ties, and support the organizations that are driving positive change across the Coachella Valley.
Join us in this region-wide celebration of generosity, where every dollar is amplified and helps build a stronger, more vibrant future for all.
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
BECOME A SPONSOR
100% of Your Donation Goes to Prizes.
100% of Prizes Go to NonProfits.
NONPROFITS: GET ELEVATED
Participate to raise awareness, funds, new donors and cash prizes.
AMPLIFY YOUR IMPACT AS A DONOR
Discover many local causes that matter most to you and your DAF.
or just email: cvgivingday@desertfoundation.org
WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?
Proudly Supported By:
Desert Community Foundation | First Bank | Auen Foundation | RAP Foundation | Amazon | KESQ | Google for Non-Profits
Join these valley leaders in transforming desert philanthropy
MISSION & IMPACT
2023: $369,000 and 160 Non-Profits Participating
2024: $886,000 and 203 Non-Profits Participating
ACCOUNTABILITY
CV Giving Day is an initiative of the Desert Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP:
501(c)(3) Status Verified • DCF Annual Report Available • Board of Directors Oversight • DCF Independent Audit Complete
HOW FUNDS ARE USED:
Direct Impact - 100% of donations go directly to nonprofits (less credit card fees that the donor chooses not to cover)
Direct Impact - 100% of sponsorships go directly to non-profits as prizes (except the lowest tier of sponsorship, Empowerment Advocate)
Operating Costs - 100% covered by Desert Community Foundation, FirstBank and Empowerment Sponsors
