WHAT ARE THE KEY DATES FOR CV GIVING DAY?
Non-Profit Registration Opens: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
#GivingTuesday: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Early Giving Begins: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Invite Only Kick-Off Event: TBD
CV Giving Day: Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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 4th 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 impact partner, 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 AN IMPACT PARTNER
100% of Your Donation Goes to the day.
100% of Prizes Go to Non-Profits.
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 IMPACT PARTNERS?
Proudly Supported By:
Desert Community Foundation | California Bank & Trust | Auen Foundation | RAP Foundation
MISSION & IMPACT
2023: $369,000 and 160 Non-Profits Participating
2024: $886,000 and 203 Non-Profits Participating
2025: $832,786 and 192 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:
Impact Partners - 100% of donations go directly to nonprofits (less the credit card fees that the donor chooses not to cover)
Operations Partners & Advocates - keeps the platform, outreach, and logistics running so every Impact Partner $ goes to non-profits
Operating Costs - 100% expenses covered by Desert Community Foundation, CB&T, and Operations Partners & Advocates
