Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world. It celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy with events throughout the year and a growing catalog of resources. On Giving Tuesday, millions of people come together to support and champion the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live.
What is Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is an international day of giving occurring on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It’s a day dedicated to celebrating and encouraging charitable giving and philanthropy. First launched in 2012, it has since grown to be a global movement, inspiring people, companies, and organizations to raise money and support causes they care about — both at the grassroots and large scale levels.
Giving Tuesday is run by an is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that signal boosts and supports the global event year round, leading up to Giving Tuesday. The hashtag #GivingTuesday is used on social media by global social impact organizations promoting digital content, often with the goal to increase awareness and raise funds from donors on Giving Tuesday.
When is Giving Tuesday?
Radical Generosity
Giving Tuesday embodies radical generosity.
Radical generosity encourages individuals to use their resources to create meaningful impact, both philanthropically and through their daily actions. Radical generosity is rooted in the belief that we are all connected, and that when we take care of others, we are taking care of ourselves. It is a form of activism that calls on us to be generous beyond our means and to take action that is rooted in empathy, compassion and justice. Furthermore, radical generosity can take many forms—it can be expressed through financial giving, volunteering, advocating, or through acts of kindness. Radical generosity is ultimately about creating a more equitable, just, and caring world.
Giving Tuesday Statistics
How much money is raised during Giving Tuesday?
In recent years (2020+), Giving Tuesday total funds raised are estimated to exceed $2B in the USA alone. The growth of Giving Tuesday demonstrates the importance of technology for social impact, making giving more accessible and convenient, allowing donors to make contributions from anywhere in the world.
Giving Tuesday has been estimated to increase every year
Since its launch in 2012, the Giving Tuesday has raised more a more money year over year — every year. This is a estimate to the Giving Tuesday organization’s massive social campaigns and the global community’s support.
Over 35 million adults participate in Giving Tuesday
In 2021, 35 million adults donated as part of the Giving Tuesday global event. The generosity displayed is a testament to the power of collective action and how people can come together to make a difference.
This number is only projected to increase.
Support Close the Gap this Giving Tuesday
As a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit, Close the Gap relies on the generosity of individual donors
We believe close the Gap Foundation is the best organization to donate to this Giving Tuesday. We’re 100% volunteer run, which means we don’t have the financial costs of full time staff, and we’re able to maximize the amount of your donation that goes straight to supporting students in the form of technology grants, scholarships, and mentorship programs.
How to participate in Giving Tuesday
Support Close the Gap
Yes, you can support the Close the Gap Foundation with a financial contribution on Giving Tuesday. All donations to the Close the Gap Foundation will help to fund the organization's important work of providing educational opportunities to underserved communities and empowering them to become leaders in their own right. We're 100% volunteer run, which means that 100% of your donations will go directly to our mission.
Donate to a cause
Organizations are working to address the gap faced by first-generation, low-income individuals. Several non-profits organize programs and events that cater specifically to FGLI individuals. You can support the community by making a financial contribution.
Learn and share resources
Knowledge is power. Aside from supporting financially, the simplest way to help nonprofits is to learn more about the causes and reposting social posts to increase awareness. Share with others in your community and make sure everyone is just as informed.