FAQs | GivingTuesday Aus

What is GivingTuesday?

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of people and organisations to transform their communities and their world.
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
GivingTuesday strives to build a world in which the catalytic power of generosity is at the heart of the society we build together, unlocking dignity, opportunity, and equity around the globe.
GivingTuesday’s global network collaborates year-round to inspire generosity around the world, with a common mission to build a world where generosity is part of everyday life.

Everyone! GivingTuesday has been built by a broad coalition of partners, including individuals, families, not-for-profits, schools, religious organisations, small businesses and corporations. There are people and organisations participating in GivingTuesday in every country in the world.
Participating in GivingTuesday is about joining a movement for generosity, and there are so many ways to do that. Whether you give your voice, goods, your time, or your money, being generous is a way to fight for the causes you care about and help people in need.

There are no costs to participating in GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday is a free and open movement to unleash generosity and all of our resources are available for free through our website.
If your not-for-profit is using a digital fundraising platform, there may be costs associated with the tools you choose to use – check with your technology providers to learn more.

No, all fundraising activities and the funds raised on GivingTuesday are directed by each participating not-for-profit organisation and processed by the giving platform of their choice.

You do not have to be listed on our website in order to participate in GivingTuesday, but we encourage you to register with us, as many people and media will refer to our page to identify campaigns close to them. You’ll also receive our newsletter with tips, ideas, tricks, and news.
Organisations do not receive donations through the GivingTuesday website. All donations need to be made through your organisation’s donation processing platform of choice.
As a not-for-profit or community organisation, you can decide how much you’d like to do during GivingTuesday and what type of activity you’d like to promote. Some organisations host fundraising events, while others use the opportunity to reach out to their community with special content, or to thank their donors.
One great way organisations can help is to spread the word and encourage your communities and supporters to take action and do good on December 1. Use the hashtag #GivingTuesdayAUS when you post on social media so we can amplify your message.
If you are part of a network or lead a group, think about ways you can rally around a cause and encourage your group to perform acts of kindness and generosity on this day. Share the ideas from our toolkits with your colleagues and decide if there’s a particularly relevant type of activity that showcases your industry, interest, skills or other unique assets.

When is GivingTuesday?

GivingTuesday is held annually, this year on December 1, 2020. It’s held on the same day in most participating countries in the world.

GivingTuesday is a global movement that is dedicated to unleashing the power of people and organisations to transform their communities and the world. The movement is organised in partnership with GivingTuesday’s global network of leaders, partners, communities and generous individuals.
Our ultimate goal is to create a more just and generous world, one where generosity is at the heart of the society we build together, unlocking dignity, opportunity, and equity around the globe.

Participating in GivingTuesday means that you’re joining a global movement for generosity and there are so many ways to do that. Whether you give your voice, goods, your time, or your money, being generous is a way to fight for the causes you care about and help people in need.
Here are some ideas you might consider:
- Share kindness with your neighbors.
- Volunteer virtually or share your talents
- Give your voice to a cause that matters to you
- Discover a local fundraiser, community drive or coordinated event to join others in your area or with your same interests in giving back -- they need your help. Search for opportunities here
- Give to your favorite cause or a fundraiser to help those in need.
- Use social media to spread the word!
  - Talk about giving and generosity using the hashtag GivingTuesday
  - Share our Facebook posts — facebook.com/GivingTuesdayAUS
  - Follow us on Twitter @GivingTuesAUS and use the #GivingTuesdayAUS and #GivingTuesday hashtags
  - Instagram — givingtuesdayaus
  - Share our social media channels in your organisational and personal social networks
- Announce your participation in GivingTuesday to your networks and email list

If you are an individual who wants to give back, there are many ways to do so. GivingTuesday is about giving of all types -- some may choose to give a financial contribution to their favorite cause or a fundraising drive, others will opt to reach out to neighbors, start an advocacy campaign, donate goods or extra supplies, share gratitude to frontline workers and those keeping us safe. If you can show generosity and share kindness, you have something to give!

There are many ways you can partner with organisations that align with your goals and community outreach to help add resources to their efforts, promote giving, and engage employees and customers to foster connection and increase giving.
Ideas:
- Consider sponsoring a match for your favorite organisation.
- Host a portion of sales event.
- Organise a staff volunteer day.
One great way businesses can help is to spread the word and encourage your communities and supporters to take action and do good on December 1. Use the hashtag GivingTuesday when you post on social media so we can amplify your message.