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Nonprofit News: July 2025

New Grant Cycle Starts Next Week

Applications will be accepted starting next Friday, Aug. 1.

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will open its next community impact grant cycle on Friday, Aug. 1, with applications due 30 days later. Community impact grants are intended to support nonprofits that help families achieve lasting economic stability and mobility.

Interested in applying? Priority will be given to applications rooted in the foundation's 2Gen (or two-generation) Approach, which calls for nonprofits to implement strategies that intentionally support both children and the adults in their lives.

Questions on How to Apply?

After the grant cycle opens, the foundation is holding an online information session that will provide an overview of the grant process, nonprofit eligibility, focus areas, and how to submit a solid proposal. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the information session, which will take place on Zoom at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5. There's no need to pre-register. Just click the link below to join.

Introducing: Office Hours!

In order to more quickly answer common questions about how to apply for grants, our Community Impact department will be holding regular weekly Zoom sessions that anyone can drop in on. The first session will take place from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, Aug. 8, and continue at that same time every Friday. This is an excellent opportunity to get direct, immediate feedback from Community Foundation staff about grants and applications. There's no need to pre-register. Just click the link below to join.

2026 Giving Challenge: Key Dates to Know

Important events are happening soon.

While the Community Foundation's next Giving Challenge won't take place until next April, the time for nonprofits to begin planning their campaign strategies is now.

Registration for the Giving Challenge begins on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and closes at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Note: This deadline is significantly earlier than for past Giving Challenges. If your registration is not complete by the deadline, you will not be eligible to participate in the 2026 Giving Challenge.

Also: In order to participate, any updates to your Giving Partner profile must be completed by Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. For more information on how to make any needed updates, click here.

Eager to get going? Join the Community Foundation for a webinar that will cover all aspects of participating in the 2026 Giving Challenge. The webinar will be held at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 9, with a registration link to be shared soon. We strongly encourage nonprofits that want to participate in the Giving Challenge to attend.

Prizes Coming Soon!

Have a great 2024 Giving Challenge story to share?

We will be awarding $1,000 prizes to five nonprofits that do an exceptional job of telling the organization's 2024 Giving Challenge story through a blog post, newsletter, or email campaign. Applications will open in early August and close on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Look for more details on how to apply in August's Nonproft News.

Chief Executive Peer Circles Program

Applications Now Open

The deadline to apply is Monday, Aug. 11.

Caring Collective (formerly known as The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center) is currently accepting applications for its second annual Chief Executive Peer Circles Program, a 10-month-long opportunity for nonprofit executive directors and CEOs to network, collaborate, develop skills, and share ideas.

Nonprofit Job Bank

Whether you're seeking a new nonprofit position or you want to post an open position at your organization, your local resource is the Association of Fundraising Professionals Southwest Florida Chapter's Job Bank, supported by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

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