The sponsors who power the prizes
Sponsors
Every sponsor dollar becomes prize money awarded directly to Coachella Valley nonprofits.
Businesses and foundations fund the CV Giving Day prize pool. The Desert Community Foundation covers the campaign’s platform and operating costs, so 100% of sponsor prize dollars reach participating nonprofits.
2027 sponsors
Desert Community Foundation
Founder of CV Giving Day. Desert Community Foundation covers the campaign’s platform, processing, and operating costs so sponsor prize dollars go directly to participating nonprofits.
California Bank & Trust
California Bank & Trust is contributing $50,000 in prize money for CV Giving Day 2027, continuing the presenting sponsorship that has helped anchor the campaign since its launch.
RAP Foundation + NPO Centric
RAP Foundation and NPO Centric are contributing $50,000 in prize money for CV Giving Day 2027 and have supported the campaign with $50,000 annually since its first year.
Sponsorship positions
$100,000
One available. Lead sponsorship of CV Giving Day 2027 and its prize pool.
$50,000
California Bank & Trust and RAP Foundation / NPO Centric have filled the 2027 $50,000 sponsorship positions.
$25,000
Positions available. Major campaign and prize-pool support.
$10,000
Positions available. An entry point for businesses and foundations supporting Coachella Valley nonprofits at scale.
Looking for something different? Custom prize challenges and sponsorships can be built around a sponsor’s goals. Email hello@cvgiving.org to discuss an idea.
What sponsors receive
- A permanent sponsor profile on cvgiving.org, structured for search and AI discovery so your support can be found and accurately understood long after the campaign ends
- A featured month in The Altruist, CV Giving Day’s newsletter
- VIP recognition at the invitation-only CV Giving Day kickoff at Acrisure Arena, alongside participating nonprofit leaders, sponsors, community partners, and invited guests.
- A tax-deductible contribution through a 501(c)(3) community foundation
Why sponsorship works
Prize money drives participation. Giving days use prizes and matching incentives to give nonprofits a reason to mobilize their supporters and donors a reason to act on a specific day. The larger the prize pool, the more nonprofits take part and the more donors give.
The model is proven nationally and increasingly proven here. Colorado Gives Day, launched in 2010, has raised more than $400 million using it. Since launching in 2023, CV Giving Day has raised more than $3 million for Coachella Valley nonprofits — including more than $1 million in 2026, across 173 participating organizations in all nine valley cities.
CV Giving Day has also been supported by
Acrisure Arena · Amazon · Desert Charities News · KESQ News Channel 3
Become a 2027 sponsor
CV Giving Day 2027 runs a month of giving through February, culminating on the first Tuesday of March. Sponsorship commitments are being confirmed now.
The full 2027 sponsor roster will be honored here as it forms.
Accountability
CV Giving Day is an initiative of the Desert Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 95-4725924), with board oversight and a completed independent audit. The Desert Community Foundation pays CV Giving Day’s platform, processing, and operating costs. Sponsor prize funds are awarded to participating nonprofits.
- CV Giving Day Raises Over $1 Million for Valley Nonprofits — NBC Palm Springs
- CV Giving Day connecting local nonprofits to donors — KESQ
- Colorado Gives Day sponsorships and incentive fund — Colorado Gives Foundation
- Colorado Gives Day 2025 results and incentive fund — Colorado Gives Foundation
- FirstBank Holding Co — Colorado Gives Day founding (2010) — Wikipedia