The Giving Challenge is an exciting 24-hour giving event taking place from Noon to Noon on April 15th and 16th that connects nearly 700 nonprofit organizations with donors and community members to build relationships, support diverse causes, and create enduring impact in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties. All donations made during the Giving Challenge are unrestricted gifts to the nonprofit organization of your choice. Transform your impact through meaningful relationships and partnerships, all while strengthening your potential reach, through the 2026 Giving Challenge.