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About Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global giving movement built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and communities in all 50 states and countries around the world. This year, Giving Tuesday falls on December 2 and will inspire people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back to the charities and causes they believe in, and help create a better world. Giving Tuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts and that giving together means even more.

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Fostering Generosity in Your Community

As you work hard to meet your goals during this fast-paced 24-hour campaign, you're busy with social media buzz, scheduled emails, donor phone calls, and competing with many other organizations on this global day of giving.

GiveCentral has a team of experts ready to assist you with your Giving Tuesday efforts. We provide:

  • Customizable email templates
  • Social media templates
  • A Giving Tuesday toolkit with a roadmap to your success
  • All of the AI-powered GC SmartTools for engaging and giving
  • Webinars and training
  • A customizable leaderboard
  • A staff of experts available to assist you with planning and support

Get ready to make a real impact this Giving Tuesday with our AI-powered GC SmartTools

Stand out from the crowd and empower donors to take action and donate effortlessly with our SmartTools!

We offer the top tools and features you need for your success:
SmartText

SmartText gives you a direct line to your donors with a custom keyword for your event that allows your donors to explore your customized event page.

They will receive a link where they can contribute and support your organization.

SmartQR

Smart QR will make you stand out in the crowd, saving time by taking your donors directly to their customized, personalized giving page. The donor can make a gift within seconds because they will not have to re-enter their information. The donor selects their giving amount, and they are finished! Use our SmartQR on all of your printed and mailing pieces.

SmartLinks

SmartLinks allows you to connect to everyone in your database by creating customizable, personalized URLs—we like to call these PURLs! These URLs drive the donor to a customized giving page, allowing frictionless donation completion in seconds.

SmartDashboard

Our SmartDashboard lets you control and monitor all activities from a customizable dashboard that displays real-time information.

SmartReports

With SmartReports, you can customize your reporting needs and have them scheduled to be sent to you after Giving Tuesday.

Giving Tuesday resources: toolkits, logos, templates, and posters

We have all of the resources you need available to participate in Giving Tuesday

We have all of the resources you need available to participate in Giving Tuesday

  • Checklist icon Giving Tuesday toolkit and checklist
  • Checklist icon Webinars and training
  • Checklist icon A customizable leaderboard
  • Checklist icon Customizable social media templates
  • Checklist icon Email templates
  • Checklist icon Tips and Tricks for Giving Tuesday success
  • Checklist icon Best-in-Class marketing ideas
  • Checklist icon SmartTools
  • Checklist icon A staff of experts available to assist you with planning and support

Whether your goal is small or large, we can help you increase engagement and giving.

Archdiocese of Cincinnati Raised over $1.4M!

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati raised more than $1.4 million nationally from 3367 donors for 137 ministries. Their donors made gifts from their computers, mobile phones, and through text-to-give, and these tactics helped them exceed their goal of $500,000 by a vast margin.

Archdiocese of Cincinnati Giving Tuesday stats highlighting total funds raised and number of donors

Archdiocese of Baltimore Raises $56,160!

The Archdiocese of Baltimore raised more than $57 thousand from 192 donors for their parishes and ministries. Their donors could make gifts from their computers, mobile phones, and through text-to-give.

Archdiocese of Baltimore Giving Tuesday stats highlighting total funds raised and number of donors

Catholic Bearcat Raised over $63K for Love Lives Here Campaign

The University of Cincinnati Catholic Bearcats raised money for their Love Live Here campaign to support their mission of providing Catholic ministry and teachings to their attending college students.

Catholic Bearcat Raised over $63K for Love Lives Here Campaign

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Giving Tuesday? Dropdown Arrow

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that occurs annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Launched in 2012, it was created to encourage individuals to do good and has since evolved into a worldwide movement. People, communities, and organizations unite to give back through donations, volunteerism, acts of kindness, and advocacy. This day offers nonprofits a valuable opportunity to raise awareness, engage supporters, and launch year-end fundraising campaigns.

When is Giving Tuesday? Dropdown Arrow

This year, Giving Tuesday will occur on December 2, 2025, from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. Some organizations may also participate in an early giving phase or extend their campaigns beyond the official date.

How does Giving Tuesday work? Dropdown Arrow

Giving Tuesday at GiveCentral provides a streamlined digital giving experience. Participating organizations create customized donation pages on the platform. Donors can contribute using credit/debit cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or Paze. Nonprofits promote their campaigns via email, social media, text, and QR codes provided by GiveCentral. Real-time reporting, donation reports, and optional leaderboards/progress thermometers help track progress and engage supporters.

Who can donate? Dropdown Arrow

Anyone can donate! Contributions made through GiveCentral are tax-deductible. Donors can give online using credit/debit cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Paze. Online donors will receive a confirmation email receipt. Cash or check donations can also be made directly to the organization and will be acknowledged by the organization.

How do I submit an offline donation (cash/check), and will it show on the leaderboard? Dropdown Arrow

Yes, offline donations can be entered manually and will count toward your fundraising goal and leaderboard total. Step-by-step instructions are available in the Knowledge Center, and this process is covered in our Giving Tuesday training sessions.

Why should my organization participate in Giving Tuesday? Dropdown Arrow

Participating in Giving Tuesday provides a powerful platform to increase visibility, engage new and existing donors, and jumpstart your year-end giving. By joining a global movement centered on generosity, your organization can share its mission, inspire action, and raise essential funds using digital tools that make giving easy and accessible.

Is there a cost to participate? Dropdown Arrow

For current GiveCentral clients, there is no additional cost to set up a Giving Tuesday crowdfunding event. If you are not a GiveCentral client and are participating under a larger organization, please check with that sponsoring organization. Optional custom leaderboards are available for an added cost. For pricing details, contact Vern Sebby at vsebby@givecentral.org.

How can my organization track donations? Dropdown Arrow

Organizations can log in to their GiveCentral account to monitor real-time donations. You can also receive email notifications for each gift and view live leaderboards if applicable. Detailed transaction reports can be downloaded anytime in .csv format, making tracking donor data, gift amounts, and follow-up needs easy.

How can our organization have a successful Giving Tuesday? Dropdown Arrow

Start early! Promote your campaign well before December 2. Ensure your giving event is set up and custom-branded to tell your story effectively. Utilize the Giving Tuesday Toolkit in your Knowledge Center, and consider attending a webinar or training session to prepare.

Does GiveCentral provide platform training for Giving Tuesday? Dropdown Arrow

Yes! We offer live training sessions and webinars to help you get the most out of the platform. For specific training questions or one-on-one support, contact Teresa Meyer at teresa@givecentral.org.

Still have questions? Dropdown Arrow

We’re here to help! For any Giving Tuesday-related questions, reach out to:
📧 Teresa Meyer – teresa@givecentral.org

Who Can Donate on Giving Tuesday? Dropdown Arrow

Anyone can donate! Since this event occurs online, donors must set up a credit card or digital wallet and have internet access. Most people choose to donate online because supporting their favorite nonprofit organizations from anywhere in the world is convenient. However, donors are also welcome to bring cash or checks to a participating organization site, and these gifts can still be recorded and included in the online leaderboard totals.

What Forms of Donations Are Accepted? Dropdown Arrow

Donors can give using credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express), debit cards, ACH transfers, PayPal, Venmo, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. At checkout, donors can select their preferred payment method from the "payment method" dropdown.

When is Giving Tuesday? Dropdown Arrow

This year, Giving Tuesday will be held on December 2, 2025, from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. Some organizations will participate in an early giving phase. Please check with your organization to see their specific giving periods.

Are Gifts Tax-Deductible? Dropdown Arrow

All donations are tax-deductible unless an organization specifies otherwise. You will receive an automatic receipt for your online gift via email from GiveCentral upon donating.

Is There a Minimum or Maximum Gift for Giving Tuesday? Dropdown Arrow

There is no maximum donation limit. However, the minimum gift amount may vary by organization.

Can a Donor Give Online to Multiple Organizations? Dropdown Arrow

Yes! Donors can add multiple transactions to a "cart" for a streamlined checkout process.

Are There Fees Associated with Donations on Giving Tuesday? Dropdown Arrow

All donations will be paid to the chosen nonprofit organization minus any ACH or credit card transaction fees. You will have the option to cover these fees, and if you do so, 100% of your online charitable gift will go to the receiving organization.

Can I Make My Donation Using My Cell Phone? Dropdown Arrow

Yes, you can use your smartphone to make donations via credit/debit card and digital wallets.

What If I Notice a Transaction Error? Dropdown Arrow

If you notice a credit card transaction error, please email support@givecentral.org.

I Have Questions - Who Can Answer Them? Dropdown Arrow

If you have any questions, feel free to email support@givecentral.org.

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