GivingTuesdayNow 2020 Highlights
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How to Give Back During a Global Pandemic
How to Give Back During a Global Pandemic We can still show connection and come together on behalf of our communities even while practicing physical distancing. There are so many ways to give back to communities and causes in ways that comply...
GivingTuesday 2019 Infographic
Thanks Canada, for inspiring a world where generosity is the norm!
On December 3rd 2019, millions of Canadians celebrated GivingTuesday, the global day dedicated to generosity! Canadians from coast to coast to coast rallied together to “do good stuff” such as donating, volunteering, fundraising, or spreading the w...
#GivingTuesdayKids is About Encouraging Young People to Take Action
We're so pleased to announce that #GivingTuesdayKids is happening!! Please watch the video and see below for ways you can get involved and help us amplify this important movement! Led by 12-year-old Khloe Thompson and a team of youth ambassadors, #G...
Get the Civic Toolkit
The GivingTuesday Civic Toolkit is a resource and guide for anyone who wants to get a GivingTuesday movement started in their community (whether it’s a small town or a big city). It’s for charities, schools, community organizations and individuals wh...
Great campaigns and events: GivingTuesday 2019!
Check out some amazingly GOOD STUFF that’s happing for GivingTuesday this year. You can also browse the interactive partner map to see what's going on in your area. These are just a few of the creative and inspiring activities taking place across th...
Home Depot Canada is Tackling Youth Homelessness
The Orange Door Project is The Home Depot Canada Foundation’s response to one of the most urgent social issues facing Canadians today – youth homelessness. From Dec 3-22, customers can donate $2 at the checkout in their local store or on OrangeDoor...
O Canada! Thanks for your generosity!
Canadians are known around the world for being kind and lending a helping hand to people in need. In June, GIV3 and our partners at CanadaHelps called on Canadians to celebrate the 5th annual Great Canadian Giving Challenge, a national contest that g...
Community Leaders' Summit
Since its launch in 2013, the GivingTuesday movement has grown in awareness, participation and impact. Much of the success of GivingTuesday is due to a distributed model where leaders in countries and communities around the world step up to organize...
Millions of Canadians DO GOOD STUFF for GivingTuesday 2018
November 27th was no ordinary day. From coast-to-coast-to-coast, millions of Canadians rallied together to donate, fundraise, volunteer and other good stuff, in celebration of #GivingTuesdayCa. DONATIONS CONTINUE TO GROW Once again, GivingTuesday sa...
Great events: GivingTuesday 2018!
GivingTuesday partners have some really GOOD STUFF in the works this year. Check out the interactive partner map to see what's happening in your area. Here are just a few of the creative and inspiring activities taking place across the country. Shelt...
Over $11.5 million donated for the Great Canadian Giving Challenge!!
It's been another GREAT year for the Great Canadian Giving Challenge! From coast to coast to coast, Canadians gave generously, making 2018 our best year yet! For a fourth year in a row, GIV3 and CanadaHelps challenged Canadians to give their favouri...
For GivingTuesday - why not give your time to a senior?
Contribution by: Sally Writes There are almost 6 million seniors in Canada - a figure that now outnumbers the young. As healthcare improves and life expectancy increases, we have become an aging population. It is very easy to be complacent about gro...
Get Law Firms Involved in #GivingTuesdayCa Movement
This resource is designed to engage law firms in your community, along with their clients, to support your local GivingTuesday movement. Share this one-page introduction to get them involved in a global campaign – it’s good for business! GivingTuesd...
Faith Based Organizations Toolkit
GivingTuesday highlights a way of living that many religious Canadians embrace as a core practice: generosity! Our Faith Based Organizations Toolkit will help you engage and empower your community, members, parishioners, staff and volunteers to parti...
Volunteering on GivingTuesday - A Great Way to Deal With Anxiety
Contribution by: Sally Writes Did you know that over 2 million Canadians committed to volunteering their time for GivingTuesday in 2018? And that was in addition to all the other GOOD STUFF people did, like food and clothing drives, giving blood, adv...
Goal Setting For GivingTuesday
Why set a goal for your GivingTuesday campaign? Because...successful GivingTuesday campaigns have a goal! Our research shows that organizations that set a goal are far more likely to succeed. Without this your campaign may lack focus and direction....
Campaign Planner Workbook
Want a little help planning your GivingTuesday Campaign? Our NEW GivingTuesday Planner walks you through the key stages of getting your campaign ready. Get the workbook: This resource was created with support from Meridian, a partner of GivingTuesda...
GivingTuesday Comms Guide
In this guide, you will find an overview of the communications best practices for a successful GivingTuesday. In this guide, you will find: Key messages Campaign assets Media & PR tips Planning guide Links to our other comms resources Check it...
Toolkit for Retailers
There are lots of ways that stores, retailers and restaurant owners can get involved. GivingTuesday is a great opportunity to do more for the causes you support and engage employees, customers and your community.
Toolkit for Businesses
The GivingTuesday Toolkit for Businesses has tips and resources for companies, local businesses, companies and brands. Get your company involved or engage businesses that support your charity. Get the toolkit.
Behind the Scenes with Amanda Burrows, #VanGives
This post from GivingTuesday.org is part of a new series to profile some of the exceptional leaders driving #GivingTuesday movements in their countries and cities around the world. We hope that this series will inspire prospective leaders, connect an...
Canadians DO GOOD STUFF - GivingTuesday 2017 highlights!
AN AMAZING 5TH YEAR!! November 28th, 2017 we celebrated the 5th annual GivingTuesday, THE global day of giving. We're excited to report another record-breaking year, kick-starting the holiday giving season for Canadians and people around the world....
Great Campaigns for GivingTuesday 2017
Partners are planning some really GOOD STUFF for GivingTuesday. There are creative and inspiring activities happening in communities across the country. Find out what’s happening in your area – have a look below or browse the interactive partner map....
Over 6 million Canadians DO GOOD STUFF for GivingTuesday
An estimated 6.2 million people in Canada did something to support their favourite cause for GivingTuesday in 2016. Whether donating money or volunteering valuable time and talent, participation continues to gain momentum. According to a survey carri...
Help Prevent Dementia - Volunteer on GivingTuesday!
Dementia is a growing problem among aging populations. In Canada alone, there are an estimated 500,000 dementia patients. As we learn more about the causes of dementia and other age-related illnesses, middle aged and older people are being encourage...
Webinar: Millennial Activation for Giving Tuesday
MyEffect shares strategies to recruit and engage volunteers from the next generation. We are no longer in an era where donations are the only way to make a difference - nor is it the preferred among Millennials. Experience driven, younger generation...
GivingTuesday: What the data say
Are you on the fence about GivingTuesday? The buzz about GivingTuesday is growing. It’s a critical time, and your team has a full plate. Is GivingTuesday worth it? The data is clear…Yes! GivingTuesday started with a simple idea – to be a counterpoint...
GivingTuesday Intro for Chambers of Commerce
Here's another resource to help you engage businesses in your community for GivingTuesday. If you're organizing a local movement, want to rally support from companies, or would like to help them get the most out of GivingTuesday, here's a one-page in...
Holy Name of Mary College School supports GivingTuesday
Holy Name of Mary College School (HNMCS), an independent all-girls’ school in Mississauga, Ontario, is committed to paying it forward. On GivingTuesday in 2016, the students spent more than 1,200 hours in community service. In a single day, they pack...
Over $9.9 million donated with the Great Canadian Giving Challenge!
The results of the third annual Great Canadian Giving Challenge are in – it’s another amazing year! As many charities well know, summer months often mean a drop in donations. This year, Canadians from coast to coast to coast helped change this trend...
Giving Back to Dementia Patients for GivingTuesday
photo by JD Mason The holidays are a joyful time of the year filled with decorative shop windows, lit festive trees, and overall wonder and cheer. We all look forward to the season where we can simply be together with our families. Yet, for those...
