đ What if the entire world came together to give? Every $1 counts.
WHAT IS GIVING TUESDAY?
It's like Cyber Monday for charities, local non-profits and organizations. According to Giving Tuesday it is a global day and philanthropic phenomenon fueled by the power of social media and collaboration to encourage charitable giving in time, talents, treasures and service.
Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season of giving, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.
đ Show an act of kindness. The world needs it.
It harnesses the potential of social media and the generosity of people around the world to bring about real change in their communities; it provides a platform for them to encourage the donation of time, resources and talents to address local challenges. It also brings together the collective power of a unique blend of partnersâ nonprofits, civic organizations, businesses and corporations, as well as families and individualsâto encourage and amplify small acts of kindness.
đ It's #GivingTuesday - what are you doing to help out those in need?
The best way to get involved is in your own community. Do you have a favorite local charity? Post below so we can help support and promote. If not, they've created a directory to help you find organizations, charities, events and more in your own community to make a difference during this global day of giving. Click HERE to search your area.
đ Give back. Move Forward.
Join the global movement. or better yet volunteer, donate and get involved with a local non-profit. Help others through the gift of your time, donations, goods or your voice.
đ If you have unused items that no longer spark joy, consider donating them to a charity organization near you.
Spread joy this holiday season with acts of giving.
This year Facebook is again partnering with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to match up to $2M in donations to fundraisers held on Facebook by nonprofits. Additionally, Facebook is waiving its typical 5% fee on donations to U.S-based nonprofits all day long.
In 2016, people around the world gave a record $168 million in charitable donations for #GivingTuesday, a 44% increase from 2015, and millions of others said they did something charitable to mark the day. Both of the previous two years broke the Guinness World Record for the most amoney donated to charity online in 24 hours.
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