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What is GivingTuesday?<\/h3>\n

GivingTuesday has become a global movement in its short 10-year history. Every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving\u2014November 29th this year\u2014people all over the world find ways to do good and make generosity a part of everyday life. The GivingTuesday organization has coined the term \u201cradical generosity\u201d\u2014the concept that the suffering of others should be as intolerable to us as our own suffering\u2014and considers it the driving force for change they wish to see. GivingTuesday empowers everyone to give back in any way they can, which means there are many ways to participate. <\/span>Monetary donations are always key, but you can also donate your time as a volunteer, partner with other organizations and businesses in your community, or organize an event that gives back.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Give on GivingTuesday?<\/h3>\n

The numbers alone on GivingTuesday can be pretty astounding, and more and more money has been raised every year. <\/span>In 2019, an estimated $1.9 billion was raised. In 2020, despite\u2014or perhaps because of\u2014the COVID-19 pandemic, that number grew to a staggering $2.47 billion. And in 2021, GivingTuesday was a success yet again with $2.7 billion raised.<\/span><\/a> By the way, these numbers only represent how much money was raised in the US alone. <\/span>Millions of dollars<\/span><\/a> were raised by the 80+ countries that also participated, including Canada, Brazil, France, India, Japan, Kenya, Spain, and United Kingdom. While the incredible amount of money raised on GivingTuesday is powerful, it doesn\u2019t reflect the people who also donate their time by volunteering or the donations of goods, which are also just as significant to this day. These numbers prove that individual contributions have a real impact on people\u2019s lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Can You Give?<\/h3>\n

However you\u2019re planning to participate this year, Custom Ink is here to help you give back. Starting a fundraiser on GivingTuesday is an excellent way to give back, and by fundraising with Custom Ink, you can get some awesome custom t-shirts in the process! Our fundraising platform was built to give you the easiest and most effective way to raise money for your group, charity, organization, or cause. <\/span>You can host a fundraiser year-round, but GivingTuesday is a great time to inspire others to give back since the rest of the world is in on it too!<\/span> Below we have some helpful tips on how to maximize your GivingTuesday experience and donations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get a Head Start on Spreading the Word<\/h2>\n

Although GivingTuesday isn\u2019t until November 29th, it helps to start telling your friends, family, customers, followers, coworkers, and everyone else as early as September or October that you\u2019re planning on participating. Once your campaign is set up, use email and social media to keep people updated, and send more frequent communications as the day gets closer. <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Leverage Social Media<\/h2>\n

Social media is more important than ever on GivingTuesday. Especially since the pandemic, people rely on the Internet to spread their message. They may even be looking for ways to volunteer or donate virtually, which makes it even more essential to have a social media presence regarding your cause.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Start by sharing an announcement on your Facebook page, Twitter account, and Instagram feed. Each platform has different posting parameters, so your posts will be more successful if you edit your announcement to work for each of them. Facebook allows for more space, so you can be more in-depth. Twitter allows up to 280 characters, so leave in the most important details and include your fundraiser link. On Instagram, use a compelling image with a short but informative description, and put the link to your fundraiser in your bio.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some examples of social media announcements that GivingTuesday provides:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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