The Giving Partner 36-Hour Giving Challenge

During the 36-Hour Giving Challenge, presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County in partnership with The Patterson Foundation, local residents will donate through computers and smart phones to help raise funds for local nonprofits. Matching funds and prizes also available. Last year’s event resulted in an astounding $2.4 million raised through 10,700 gifts to benefit the 109 participating nonprofits; this year’s event includes more than 270 organizations. March 5, 7AM-March 6, 7PM.