What is Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. This idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
When is Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is held annually the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and this year on December 1, 2020.
Who can participate?
Everyone! Giving Tuesday has been built by a broad coalition of partners, including individuals, families, nonprofits, schools, religious organizations, small businesses and corporations. Whether you give your voice, goods, time, or money, being generous is a way to fight for the causes you care about while helping people.
Here are some ideas you might consider:
○ Share kindness with your neighbors
○ Volunteer virtually or share your talents
○ Give your voice to a cause that matters to you
○ Discover a local fundraiser, community drive or coordinated event to join others with your same interests in giving back
○ Give to your favorite cause or a fundraiser to help those in need
○ Use social media to spread the word!
■ Talk about giving and generosity using the hashtag #GivingTuesday
■ Share our Facebook posts — facebook.com/GivingTuesday
■ Follow us on Twitter @GivingTuesday and use #GivingTuesday
■ Follow us on TikTok— GivingTuesday
■ Instagram — givingtuesday
■ Snapchat — add/GivingTuesday
■ Share our social media channels in your social networks
○ Announce your participation to your networks and email lists
○ Visit www.givingtuesday.org for more ideas and ways you can get involved.
I want to give back, help my neighbors, volunteer. How can I do that safely?
● There is no reason that our physical separation means we can’t provide the financial, emotional and social supports that nurture our families and communities. We all have gifts to give, and with social media, online giving, delivery, mail, and phones, there are limitless ways to use your generosity to support others. Embrace your power to be a beacon for others, and act.
● For more ideas, visit our website or sign up for Giving Tuesday Daily Generosity alerts to get ideas and inspiration each day for ways to show kindness and give back while staying safe.
How can nonprofits & community organizations get involved?
● You do not have to be listed on our website in order to participate in Giving Tuesday, but we encourage you to register with us, as many people and media will refer to our page to identify campaigns close to them. You’ll also receive our newsletter with tips, ideas, tricks, and news.
● Organizations do not receive donations through the Giving Tuesday website. All donations need to be made through your organization’s donation processing platform of choice.
● As a nonprofit or community organization, you can decide how much you’d like to do during Giving Tuesday and what type of activity you’d like to promote. Some organizations host fundraising events, while others use the opportunity to reach out to their community with special content, or to thank their donors.
● One great way businesses can help is to spread the word and encourage your communities and supporters to take action and do good on December 1. Use the hashtag #GivingTuesday when you post on social media so we can amplify your message.
For an abundance of tools, ideas, resources and helpful information, visit www.givingtuesday.org.
