Double Your Impact for Sarasota Rising During the 2026 Giving Challenge

The 2026 Giving Challenge is almost here, and this year Sarasota Rising is inviting the entire community to stand behind a vision that strengthens our Cultural Coast, supports local artists, and brings people together through unforgettable creative experiences.

From noon on April 15 to noon on April 16, thousands of neighbors across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties will rally behind the causes they care about. For anyone who believes in the power of the arts, this is the moment to show it.

Why Support Sarasota Rising
Sarasota Rising is working to elevate the entire region by championing the arts as a driver of creativity, community pride, and economic growth. We bring organizations together, spotlight emerging talent, and create large scale arts experiences like the Living Arts Festival that showcase what makes our region exceptional.

Our mission is clear.

We aim to activate our Cultural Coast as a year-long arts destination by collaborating with area arts organizations and the business community to produce exciting events that build community pride, elevate artistic expression and boost economic prosperity.

Supporting Sarasota Rising means investing in local artists, students, educators, performers, and businesses who help make our region vibrant and culturally rich. Your donation helps us expand programming, deepen partnerships, and reach more residents and visitors with meaningful arts experiences.

Your Gift Will Be Matched
During the Giving Challenge, every online donation made to Sarasota Rising will be matched 1 to 1 up to 100 dollars per donor per organization thanks to the generosity of The Patterson Foundation.

This is the perfect time to give because your gift instantly doubles in size. A 25 dollar donation becomes 50. A 50 dollar donation becomes 100. The impact on local arts is immediate and powerful.

How to Give
Giving is simple and takes less than two minutes.

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You can give anytime between: Noon April 15, 2026 and Noon April 16, 2026

Every donation made during this window qualifies for the match.

The Power of the Giving Challenge
Since 2012, the Giving Challenge has provided more than 92 million dollars in unrestricted funding to nonprofits throughout the region. The event is hosted by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County with giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation.

The Challenge is more than a fundraiser. It is a celebration of generosity, collaboration, and community. Participating allows organizations like Sarasota Rising to grow, to reach new audiences, and to create sustainable cultural impact year after year.

Help Shape the Future of the Arts
Sarasota’s arts community is bold, imaginative, and deeply rooted in our identity. Sarasota Rising is committed to building on that legacy by creating opportunities for artists, students, and audiences to connect, learn, and experience the magic of the arts in new and meaningful ways.

Your support during the Giving Challenge helps ensure that the arts remain accessible, exciting, and thriving for generations to come.

Join the movement. Spread the word. Celebrate the arts. Follow along with #GivingChallenge2026 and #BeTheOne and get ready to double your impact on April 15 and 16.