#GivingTuesday was started in 2012. The cynic is me says it was started to help us all relieve our collective guild about our over-consumption on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But whatever the reason, it’s an excellent prompt for all of us to think about what causes we want to support and to actually do it!
With that spirit of action in mind, below are some resources and organizations that have special programs in place for Giving Tuesday. I’ll continue to update this blog post through Tuesday, so check back.
Givingtuesday.org
Local giving: Go here, type in your city or state, you get a list of organizations in your area. There’s a list of advisers and partners to help you make decisions about which organizations to contribute to.
Kiva.org
Microlending: Kiva.org is a global organization that solicits donations and then loans the money to small entrepreneurs to start or expand their businesses. Because the money is paid back, it can be re-lent to others. For Giving Tuesday they’re offering an additional $25 to lend if you buy $50 worth of Kiva cards – which can be used as gifts, ala gift cards.
As a personal note, my husband and I created a fundraiser on Kiva as part of our wedding and we continue to re-lend those funds as they’re paid back. Truly a gift that keeps on giving.
Ed Asner Family Center in Los Angeles
Disabled Rights/Assistance: The Ed Asner Family Center’s mission is to promote self-confidence in differently abled individuals and bring balance and wellness to those individuals and their families. According to this tweet, one lucky person donating $20 or more until 11:59 on Tuesday will receive a signed script from The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
All Classical Portland
Classical Music: All Classical Portland radio station is doing an on-air fundraiser. Anyone who donates between now and Tuesday evening will be entered into a drawing for a stay at The Allison Inn Spa.
Keto Natural Pet Foods
Animal Rescue: On Tuesday, Keto Natural Pet Foods will donate 10% of all sales to Best Friends sanctuary.
General: Facebook is, once again, matching donations up to $7 million on Tuesday, as well as waving the processing fees.
Support Your Causes 