Nonprofit registration is open through Feb. 23. Registered nonprofits can compete for at least $100,000 in sponsor-funded prizes, join free trainings, and, new this year, learn to work with AI.
— CV Giving Day, the Coachella Valley’s annual day of giving, returns Tuesday, March 2, 2027, for its fifth year. Since 2023 it has raised more than $3 million for local nonprofits, including more than $1 million in March 2026 alone, a first for the Valley.
Nonprofit registration is open now at cvgivingday.org and closes Feb. 23. It is free, and any 501(c)(3) public charity serving the Coachella Valley can take part. Early giving opens Feb. 2.
“This registration period is the first step in rallying the entire Coachella Valley behind the dedication of our local nonprofit leaders and volunteers,” said Mary Panesar, executive director of Desert Community Foundation, which founded CV Giving Day.
At least $100,000 in prizes
Registered nonprofits are eligible for at least $100,000 in sponsor-funded prizes, awarded by random draw. Every prize goes to a nonprofit, never to an individual.
New this year: nonprofits and AI
Registered nonprofits can join free workshops in November, December and January on using AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Claude in their day-to-day work. Registering also lists each nonprofit on cvgiving.org, a year-round Coachella Valley nonprofit directory built to be read by the AI assistants people increasingly use to find causes to support.
Free trainings
- How to Make the Most of CV Giving Day — Thursday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m. PT. A live webinar with Desert Community Foundation and Mightycause. Register
- Peer-to-Peer Fundraising — Thursday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. PT. How to bring supporters into a nonprofit’s CV Giving Day campaign. Register
Key dates
- Now through Feb. 23, 2027: Nonprofit registration at cvgivingday.org
- Tuesday, Feb. 2: Early giving opens
- Tuesday, March 2: CV Giving Day, ending at midnight
2027 sponsors
2027 sponsors include Founding Sponsor California Bank & Trust, Platinum Sponsor RAP Foundation / NPO Centric, Silver Sponsor Amazon, Media Sponsor KESQ News Channel 3 and In-Kind Sponsor Acrisure Arena. Desert Community Foundation covers all operating and platform costs, and sponsors fund the prizes. Gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by current IRS law.
Next step: Nonprofits can register at cvgivingday.org. Donors, sponsors and media can find dates and details at cvgiving.org.
About CV Giving Day
CV Giving Day is the Coachella Valley’s annual day of giving, held the first Tuesday of March. It was founded by Desert Community Foundation. California Bank & Trust is its Founding Sponsor. The Coachella Valley gives together.
About Desert Community Foundation
Desert Community Foundation is a public charity that has served the Coachella Valley since 1999. Learn more at desertfoundation.org.
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