Community Foundation Hosts Hudson Valley Gives Training for Nonprofits

MONTGOMERY, NY — The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland is hosting a series of in-person training sessions for nonprofit organizations preparing to participate in the 11th annual Hudson Valley Gives.

The 24-hour online fundraising event is scheduled for May 20 and supports hundreds of nonprofits across the Hudson Valley.

Since it launched, Hudson Valley Gives has raised more than $5.5 million for charitable organizations in Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, Sullivan, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties. Organizers say last year’s event set a fundraising record and they expect participation to continue growing in 2026.

“We are honored to bring this initiative to life for the 11th year in a row,” said Elizabeth Rowley, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “Hudson Valley Gives is for nonprofit organizations of all sizes to raise awareness and funds for their important causes. All charitable causes can be part of the fun — HV Gives has become a staple for Spring giving.”

Hudson Valley Gives allows donors to support local nonprofits through a centralized online platform. Participating organizations include animal shelters, arts groups, food pantries, historical societies and health agencies.

Training sessions are designed to help nonprofits prepare for the event and build effective fundraising campaigns. During the sessions, organizations receive Hudson Valley Gives T-shirts, signs and other promotional materials and learn fundraising strategies.

Upcoming training events include:

April 9, 9–11 a.m. at Resorts World Catskills, 888 Resorts World Drive, Monticello

April 13, 9–11 a.m. at the Foundation for Abilities First, 167 Myers Corner Road, Suite 202, Wappingers Falls

April 14, 9–11 a.m. at the Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston

April 17, 10–11:30 a.m. at Suffern Library, 210 Lafayette Ave., Suffern

Nonprofit organizations can register for training sessions at HVGives.org.

The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland, based in Montgomery, was established in 1999. The organization connects donors with charitable causes and administers more than 650 funds supporting a range of community needs.