California Bank & Trust (CB&T), a leading financial institution serving businesses and individuals across California, along with the Desert Community Foundation, has announced the return of CV Giving Day on March 3, 2026. The annual 24-hour online giving event unites the region in support of local nonprofits and charitable causes that strengthen the Coachella Valley community. Nonprofit registration is now open through February 23, 2025.
“CV Giving Day has become a cornerstone event for philanthropy in our region,” said CB&T Executive Vice President, Regional President of Coachella Valley Lance Barney. “We’re honored to carry this tradition forward in tandem with the Desert Community Foundation to support the incredible organizations making a lasting difference here in the Coachella Valley.”
Since 2023, this one-day event held on the first Tuesday of March, has been designed to amplify the impact of local nonprofits by raising critical funds, winning cash prizes and garnering positive awareness for important Coachella Valley causes. To date, CV Giving Day has raised over $2 million including over $800,000 last year.
In a continued effort to encourage community participation, CB&T and the Regional Access Project (RAP) Foundation have jointly committed toward the prize incentive pool for 2026. These funds will be distributed through various challenges, rewarding nonprofits that inspire strong community engagement during the giving period.
“Supporting CV Giving Day aligns perfectly with our mission to strengthen and sustain local nonprofits,” said Regional Access Project Foundation CEO Leticia De Lara. “By contributing to the prize incentive pool, RAP is helping to inspire even greater community participation and ensuring that local organizations have the resources they need to continue serving the Coachella Valley.”
Desert Community Foundation Executive Director Mary Panesar added, “It’s inspiring to see the kindness that runs through our community. CV Giving Day is about shining a light on the people and nonprofits doing the hard work on the front lines every single day. We’re proud to partner with California Bank & Trust and the RAP foundation to keep growing this initiative.”
For more information or to register for CV Giving Day 2026, please visit our website here.
CV Giving Day is one of many ways CB&T supports the communities where it operates. To learn more, visit: calbanktrust.com. In addition, connect with CB&T on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.