Giving Tuesday, Oklahoma

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States:

Purpose: To encourage people and organizations to donate their time and money to charitable causes

Origin: Created in 2012 by the United Nations Foundation and New York City’s 92nd Street Y

Goal: To counterbalance the consumerism of the holiday season and engage people in philanthropy

Impact: Donations can support year-round funding for nonprofit causes worldwide

How it works: Nonprofits set up fundraising campaigns and connect with donors through communications strategies

How to participate: People can donate money, volunteer, share information about organizations, or directly do important work

Other ways to participate: Collect goods for your neighborhood

Giving Tuesday is often stylized as #GivingTuesday for hashtag activism. There is also an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of the same name that supports the global movement.