Today is Giving Tuesday, where we give to others without expecting anything in return. Except likes, if you’re bosting about it on social media. If that’s why you’re doing it, just stahhhp!
Giving Tuesday has been around for 12 years. It was launched in 2012 as a “global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities.” It was actually started by three tech companies: Mashable, Skype, and Cisco.
Here Are Some Giving Tuesday Facts And Stats
In a poll, 36% of people say they’ve heard of Giving Tuesday, and 15% of people have actually participated. And 15% of people claim they drop MORE money on Giving Tuesday than on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here’s hoping that’s true
3. In that same poll, 33% of people admit they haven’t given ANY money to charity in the past year, for various reasons.
4. About 22% have been able to part with a small amount – up to $100 – which is very generous. Another 29% have donated between $100 and $1,000 over the past year, and another 16% have given MORE than $1,000.
5. 13% of people have donated MORE to charity THIS year than last . . . 29% have given LESS this year . . . and 58% say they’re on track to give the same.
6. There are a lot of reasons to give: The two most common are: “It makes me happy,” and “it aligns with my values and beliefs.” But 10% of people admit they just do it for the tax deduction.
7. People were asked what they’d give money to IF they were given $1,000 to donate. The most popular response was charities involving animals. Health-based organizations were second, followed by food insecurity, human services, disaster relief, education, the environment, community development, civil rights, and arts and culture.
7. 56% of Americans think they are more generous than their friends. And 7% of Americans just flat out say, they would NOT consider themselves generous. But we will give them points for honesty!
8. Posting about Giving Tuesday on social media is fine, as long as you don’t make it about yourself. Awareness can definitely inspire action, reinforce social norms of kindness, build community, and open people’s eyes to giving, and helping others.
9. An amazing $3.1 billion was raised worldwide on Giving Tuesday last year, in 2023, which was pretty much the same as the year before.
10. Here are some online sites you can use, to see how much of a nonprofit’s budget goes toward its mission (and its overhead costs) before contributing. Charity Navigator, Better Business Bureau, Charity Watch, GiveWell, GreatNonprofits, and Candid (used to be GuideStar).
Giving Tuesday is a great thing. But don’t be afraid to donate, even just a small amount, a few times a year.
Here are some local Las Vegas, Nevada non-profits, and charitable organizations, that can ALWAYS use your help.
