Community Foundation launches Shore Gives 365 platform with $100,000 for area nonprofits

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has launched Shore Gives 365, a year-round online giving platform that connects donors to verified local nonprofits across the Lower Eastern Shore. The platform builds on the decade-long success of the Foundation’s Shore Gives More Giving Tuesday campaign, which generated more than $2.9 million in charitable support since its inception.

Shore Gives 365 provides a one-stop giving experience where donors can browse local organizations, learn about their missions, and make contributions any day of the year. Donors can support one or many nonprofits in a single secure check-out and may choose to make a one-time donation or schedule recurring gifts to sustain impact beyond seasonal campaigns. Individuals may also purchase charitable gift cards to give to friends or family, empowering the recipient to choose which participating nonprofit they wish to support.

To celebrate the launch, the Community Foundation is infusing $100,000 into the platform’s early giving period. This includes $20,000 in charitable gift cards distributed at the Foundation’s Annual Meeting, and an $80,000 Shore Gives 365 Kickoff Challenge. Through the challenge, donations made on ShoreGives365.org will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,500 per participating nonprofit, while matching funds remain available. The challenge is intended to accelerate early momentum and amplify donor impact.

“Shore Gives 365 is like an online charitable department store, making it easier than ever to give back to local causes with confidence 365 days a year,” says Community Foundation President Erica Joseph. “Every gift made through Shore Gives 365 strengthens our local region and supports organizations doing meaningful work every day.”

In addition to expanding access all year, the platform provides participating nonprofits with ongoing visibility and digital fundraising support that extends far beyond a single day of giving. All organizations featured on Shore Gives 365 are verified for local service and good standing, offering donors confidence that their contributions directly strengthen the Lower Shore.

Shore Gives 365 is now live. Donors can explore local nonprofits and make contributions at ShoreGives365.org.

Shore Gives 365 is powered by The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore & Delmarva Power and sponsored by 47 WMDT and Shore United Bank.