Want to make an even bigger impact? Help us fundraise for the Giving Challenge!
Easy as one, two, three! Save, donate, share!
We are powered by the generosity and dedication of our community.
The Giving Challenge is a 24-hour event supporting over 700 nonprofits serving Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. The 2026 Giving Challenge is presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County with giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation. Mothers Helping Mothers is further supported by Five Talent Fund* making this year a triple match opportunity! Donations up to $100 will be triple matched = $300
Fine print: The Patterson Foundation will match all unique donations up to $100 per donor, per organization.
*Up to the first $13,000 in donations made for Five Talent Fund.
1. SAVE
2. SHARE
• Make a personal social media post
• Send 5–10 text messages to friends and family
• Send 3–5 direct messages
• Post a reminder about the triple match during the challenge
• Share a final hours reminder
• Thank your donors
Pro tip: Personal messages (texts & DMs) usually raise more than social posts.
3. CELEBRATE
Ambassador link to giving challenge profile: https://bit.ly/mhm_ambassador
What is the Giving Challenge?
The Giving Challenge is a 24-hour event supporting over 700 nonprofits serving Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. The 2026 Giving Challenge is presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County with giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation. The Patterson Foundation will match all unique donations up to $100 per donor, per organization. This gives nonprofits a chance to raise unrestricted dollars for their work in our region while creatively connecting with new and existing supporters.
Link to our Giving Challenge profile: https://www.thegivingpartner.org/organizations/mothers-helping-mothers-inc
Resources
We have created email templates and sample texts for you to include when sharing your personal champion page along with Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn samples. You’ll also find approved photos, videos, logos and templates specifically for the 2026 Giving Challenge.
Upon signing up to become a Champion you will receive our Giving Challenge Toolkit.
Do you have questions or would you like assistance with setting up your Giving Challenge fundraising page? Contact our campaign lead, Amanda Hale at mkt@mhmsarasota.org
Quick Tips for Champions 💜
Posts that raise the most money usually include:
• Your personal reason for supporting MHM
• A photo (selfie, volunteer photo, logo, event photo)
• A reminder about the match
• A deadline reminder
Pro tip: Personal messages (texts & DMs) usually raise more than social posts.
