To celebrate the launch of the new Shore Gives 365 platform and the lead up to Giving Tuesday the Community Foundation of the Eastern (CFES) Shore will be matching, dollar for dollar, the first $80,000 in donations made through the Shore Gives 365 platform!

The first $80,000 in donations through shoregives365.org will be matched 1:1, up to $2,500 per organization.
Matching applies only to donations made online at shoregives365.org using any accepted payment method, including donor advised funds held at CFES (except as noted below).
Excluded from matching:
- Donations made via the CFES website (cfes.org), even if linked through a Shore Gives 365 profile or fundraiser page.
- Gift card donations distributed at the CFES Annual Meeting.
- Contributions made directly to the nonprofit during the challenge period or made by the nonprofit to its own page on shorgives365.org.
The challenge period runs from November 7, 2025, to December 2, 2025 (Giving Tuesday) or until the $80,000 in matching funds is exhausted, whichever comes first.
Matching fund checks will be mailed to qualifying organizations by December 31, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Shore Gives 365 Kickoff Challenge, organizations must meet the following requirements:

Be a registered nonprofit organization with an active profile on shoregives365.org by November 7, 2025.
Raise a minimum of $100 in eligible donations during the challenge period.
Comply with all terms and conditions outlined in this document.

Additional Terms

CFES reserves the right to verify eligibility and compliance with these terms.
Participation in the challenge constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Disclaimer

CFES reserves the right to modify, update, or terminate any aspect of the Shore Gives 365 Kickoff Challenge, including but not limited to eligibility criteria, matching fund availability, and challenge timelines, at its sole discretion and without prior notice. Any changes will be communicated through shoregives365.org or official CFES channels.

Contact Information

For questions or additional information regarding the Shore Gives 365 Kickoff Challenge, please contact:

Lauren Ansted, Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Phone: (410) 742-9911 Email: LAnsted@cfes.org

Incentive Terms & Conditions