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Igniting Potential is sponsored by Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) and Festival of Children Foundation. Igniting Potential is a collaborative online Giving Day to support children- and youth-serving nonprofits throughout Orange County. It mobilizes nonprofits, donors, businesses, and community advocates to raise awareness and critical funding for organizations serving local youth.
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OCCF and Festival of Children Announce New Collaboration for “Igniting Potential” Giving Day | Orange County Community Foundation Hit enter to search or ESC to close OCCF and Festival of Children Announce New Collaboration for “Igniting Potential” Giving Day By Monica Seely June 10, 2026 July 22nd, 2026 No Comments Festival of Children Foundation joins Orange County Community Foundation’s Giving Day initiative to expand community support for children and youth-serving nonprofits during National Child Awareness Month ORANGE COUNTY, Calif.
(June 10, 2026) — The Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) and Festival of Children Foundation today announced a new collaborative partnership for Igniting Potential – a collaborative online Giving Day to support children- and youth-serving nonprofits throughout Orange County.
This inaugural collaboration between Igniting Potential and the Festival of Children Foundation will bring together two leading philanthropic organizations with a shared commitment to improving the lives of children and families across Orange County. Igniting Potential is part of OCCF’s iheartOC Collaborative Giving Days, an annual initiative that designates cause-specific giving days focused on critical community issues.
The online giving model matches OC nonprofits with shared missions – from homelessness and workforce development to preserving ecosystems and supporting local veterans – to create momentum on one shared day and leverage a combined outreach effort for collective success.
Scheduled for September 16, 2026, Igniting Potential mobilizes nonprofits, donors, businesses, and community advocates to raise awareness and critical funding for organizations serving local youth. This new collaboration is designed to expand nonprofit participation, strengthen community engagement, and amplify countywide awareness around the needs of children and families. Since its start in 2018, Igniting Potential has raised $3.
8 million for local nonprofits. Igniting Potential will take place during National Child Awareness Month (NCAM), celebrated each September to raise awareness and focus America’s attention on our greatest asset – our children.
The collaboration between the Orange County Community Foundation and Festival of Children Foundation reflects the mission and spirit of National Child Awareness Month by creating a powerful platform for community-driven philanthropy focused on children and youth.
“Festival of Children Foundation has always believed in the power of collaboration to create lasting impact for children,” said Sandy Segerstrom Daniels, Founder & Executive Director of Festival of Children Foundation. “We are honored to join Orange County Community Foundation in supporting the Igniting Potential Giving Day.
This collaboration reflects the true purpose of NCAM and mission of Festival of Children Foundation by bringing the community together to raise awareness, inspire generosity, and support the incredible nonprofit organizations serving children and families.
” Igniting Potential is supported by a volunteer steering committee comprised of nonprofit leaders from participating organizations across Orange County who will help guide outreach, communications, and engagement efforts throughout the campaign.
Leading up to the Giving Day, participating organizations will receive onboarding support, training opportunities, and marketing resources designed to maximize community participation and fundraising success. A coordinated countywide awareness campaign will begin in August ahead of the September 16, 2026 Giving Day.
Orange County nonprofits interested in participating are encouraged to complete eligibility requirements through OCCF’s Orange County Nonprofit Central platform and join the collaborative effort to support local children and families. For more information about Orange County Community Foundation Collaborative Giving Days, please visit iheartoc. org .
Festival of Children Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves to bring together and coordinate the efforts of charities, companies and individuals who work to improve the lives of children. 100% of the administrative costs are covered by designated funding, allowing donations to go further in direct support of programs and services that improve the lives of children nationwide.
For more information please visit http://www. festivalofchildren. org/ .
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Applications for Igniting Potential are due September 16, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Igniting Potential is funded by Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) and Festival of Children Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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