OLEAN — Cattaraugus Gives, powered by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, will return this year on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, to support Cattaraugus County nonprofit organizations.

Registration is open to area nonprofits at cattaraugusgives.org.

The online fundraising event invites nonprofit organizations in Cattaraugus County and CRCF funds to collaborate, compete and raise critical dollars for their missions.

Last year, 96 participating organizations raised $331,512 in just one day — contributing to the more than $1.5 million raised since the initiative began in 2018.

In addition to donations, nonprofits compete for cash prizes throughout the event. In 2024, CRCF awarded $23,350 in bonus prizes, further boosting the impact of local campaigns.

“Cattaraugus Gives utilizes the power of social media and community collaboration to ignite the giving spirit of the community,” said CRCF Executive Director Kirk Windus. “It showcases the collective generosity and essence of our region and is a testament to what we can achieve when we come together for a common cause.”

To help nonprofits make the most of their campaign, CRCF will offer a training seminar, “Cattaraugus Gives by the Numbers,” breaking down key data and trends from the 2024 giving day. Details on the seminar will be announced at a later date.

CRCF is also seeking business sponsors to help fund additional prizes. Interested parties can contact the Foundation at foundation@cattfoundation.org or call (716) 301-2723 to learn more.