To celebrate the changemakers who use Givebutter to make the world a better place, we’re donating funds to verified nonprofits on Giving Tuesday, which is held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. You can visit our website for all things Giving Tuesday, or read on for key information!
How it works 👀
First, you'll need to create a Givebutter account and verify your nonprofit
Create your Giving Tuesday campaign and complete our application (only one campaign can be submitted)
Raise at least $500 between October 29th and December 3rd (Giving Tuesday) to be considered for a donation
$5k in matching donations will be awarded to each of the top five Most Engaging Campaigns
Winning criteria 🏆
You can start accepting donations on or leading up to Giving Tuesday, but you must have a verified nonprofit account and raise at least $500 to be considered for a donation from Givebutter.
The 5 Most Engaging Campaigns will be selected by a panel of judges and announced LIVE during our webinar. Judges will vote based on the best use of Givebutter features, effective storytelling, active supporter engagement, and overall creativity.
Effectively show your organization’s mission and impact. Bring your campaign’s story section to life through engaging videos, photos, graphics, impact statistics, campaign updates, or livestreams.
Leverage Givebutter’s top-rated fundraising tools. Make the most of free features like peer-to-peer fundraising, team fundraising, text-to-donate, custom donation amounts, comments in the supporter feed, recurring donations, and more.
Inspire community engagement. Display how you've rallied your community right on your page with a fundraising goal bar, peer-to-peer or multi-team fundraising, volunteer opportunities, supporter feed engagement, or any other creative idea you have.
We’ll be sharing top tips and best practices for making your campaign the best it can be during dedicated Office Hours throughout the month of November.
Important dates 📅
Tuesday, October 29th – Giving Tuesday campaign submissions open
Friday, November 1st – Office Hours: Giving Tuesday campaign reviews
Tuesday, December 3rd (Giving Tuesday) – Submissions close at 11:59pm EST
Friday, December 6th – Recipients are notified
Thursday, December 10th – Winners are announced at our webinar!
Giving Tuesday resources 🤓
Freebies + Downloads
Blog Posts
Webinar Recordings
Campaign Inspiration
Giving Tuesday FAQ 🤔
When is Giving Tuesday 2024?
Giving Tuesday is December 3rd, 2024.
What types of Givebutter campaigns are eligible for a donation?
Verified nonprofits that launch a Givebutter fundraising page, fundraising event, or auction are eligible. Donation Form campaigns are not eligible at this time.
I'm not a nonprofit. Can I still participate in Giving Tuesday?
If you aren't a verified nonprofit on Givebutter, unfortunately, you won't be able to participate in the Givebutter Gives Back Giving Tuesday competition. However, you can participate in other ways! We recommend donating to campaigns run by others, volunteering your time, or sharing campaigns on social media to contribute to the success of Giving Tuesday campaigns run by your peers.
How can I utilize Text-to-Donate for my Giving Tuesday campaign?
Follow our Text-to-Donate setup instructions for your campaign! You'll first create a unique keyword. (Get creative!) Donors will text this keyword to 53-555, and in reply, they will be sent the link to your campaign.
Can I submit multiple campaigns to this Giving Tuesday initiative?
No – only one campaign can be submitted.