Why Is “Tuesday Giver” Today Again
Charity Tuesday, the day people are invited to donate to organizations they support and value, usually occurs on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday).
This year, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the second Charity Tuesday will take place today, Tuesday, May 5. This special charity opportunity has been tagged with #GivingTuesdayNow as a way to remind people that many organizations can’t wait until Tuesday after Thanksgiving. for our support. As GivingTuesday.org explains:
#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of philanthropy and unity taking place on May 5, 2020, in addition to the planned #GivingTuesday on December 1, 2020 – as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
If your inbox is like mine, you’ve probably already received many messages from charities and organizations you support asking you to consider making an additional donation for #GivingTuesdayNow – but if you’re looking for other ways to donate, On GivingTuesday.org there is a directory to help you find organizations and events in your community . You can also use the directory to find specific types of organizations to support, from religious charities to struggling small businesses.
If you’re looking to get involved with fundraising Tuesday but don’t feel like you have enough extra money to make a donation, there are other ways to support your community financially without going out of budget. You can shop online or, for example, purchase gift cards from independent retailers. If you’re looking for an excuse to buy takeout at your favorite local restaurant, #GivingTuesdayNow makes the difference.
Here’s one final tip: if you’re looking to check with a charity before donating, Charity Navigator is a great resource to help you avoid scams and donate your money wisely. Charity Navigator has even compiled a list of highly ranked nonprofits helping communities affected by COVID-19 if you want to jump straight to their top recommendations – otherwise look for nonprofits that have received 4 out of 4 stars.