As we shift from the hustle of Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, it’s vital to turn our attention to Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to charitable contributions and community support. Are you considering making a donation today? It’s essential to reflect on whether you prefer to focus your charitable giving locally, nationally, or even globally. Additionally, find out if your city is participating in a significant Giving Tuesday campaign, perhaps orchestrated by organizations like the United Way. Such initiatives often amplify the impact of your donations, making this a perfect opportunity to give back.

For more information on how to assist charities, explore our detailed guide on donating money, time, or other forms of support.

Explore Essential Resources and Effective Strategies for Giving Tuesday

1. Discover Your Country’s Giving Tuesday Hub by visiting GivingTuesday.org, which is a treasure trove of information and innovative ideas to inspire your charitable efforts this year. This resource can guide you in finding local initiatives, national campaigns, and other worthwhile causes to support.

2. Utilize Online Charitable Evaluation Platforms such as Charity Navigator, BBB Wise Giving Alliance (Give.org), and CharityWatch. These platforms provide invaluable insights and ratings to help you make informed decisions about where your donations will have the most significant impact. For additional guidance on assessing charities, consider ProPublica’s resources that offer tips on evaluating nonprofit organizations.

3. On this special day, many nonprofits will feature matching opportunities where a specific donor commits to matching contributions up to a certain limit. This can significantly enhance the impact of your giving, so be sure to look for these options directly on the websites of the charities you wish to support.

For further insights on workplace charitable initiatives, check out our related article on the pressure of charitable giving at the office.

4. Verify whether your employer offers an employee matching program. You can inquire with your HR department, utilize Charity Navigator’s search tool, or check the website of the charitable organization you’re interested in. These programs can effectively double your contributions, maximizing your philanthropic influence.

5. Consider Volunteering Your Time in a more casual and personal manner. Local mutual aid groups often need hands-on assistance, which can be incredibly fulfilling. To locate these groups, utilize the search tool available on Mutual Aid Hub or search for “[Your City] Mutual Aid Network.” For additional tips, refer to insights shared in The Cut’s 2020 article on grassroots giving.

GivingTuesday.org provides a wealth of options beyond monetary gifts, such as donating blood, distributing essential items to those without homes, or even covering the cost of someone’s order behind you in a drive-through. Engage with your community in a way that resonates with you.

6. Don’t forget to deduct your charitable contributions on your taxes if you file using Schedule A of Form 1040. This can be a great way to receive tax benefits while supporting causes you believe in. For more details, check out the useful tips from Investopedia.

Have you made a donation today, or do you have plans to do so? Is your company known for matching employee donations?

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Discover the Top Matching Donation Opportunities Available on December 3, 2024

For insights on how these “matching” opportunities function behind the scenes, refer to Charity Navigator’s informative article. Please note that mentions here do not imply endorsement of any charity.

This post was originally crafted by Kate Antoniades in 2023 and has since been updated by Kat.

Noteworthy Sales for December 3, 2024 (many Cyber Monday deals have been extended, typically until midnight on December 3)

• Nordstrom – Cyber Monday Deals Extended, offering up to 60% off thousands of new markdowns. Great deals include brands like Natori, Vince, Theory, and many others, plus gift ideas from Barefoot Dreams and Parachute. Also, Dyson products are newly discounted by 16-23%, with 3x points on beauty purchases.
• Ann Taylor – Enjoy 50% off everything, including a wide range of suiting options (offer ends on December 3).
• Athleta – Take advantage of up to 70% off sale items and 30% off everything store-wide.
• ba&sh – Discounts of up to 50% off fall/winter styles, including free shipping and select colors of the popular Gaspard & Guspa cardigans (also featured in the Tuckernuck sale).
• Banana Republic Factory – A massive 60% off everything plus an extra 20% off with free shipping (or an extra 30% off with your Gap Inc credit card).
• Brooks Brothers – Benefit from 40% off sitewide with free shipping; readers particularly love this sweater (promotion ends on December 3).
• Design Within Reach – Get 25% off sitewide, including reader-favorite office chairs like Herman Miller Aeron and Sayl! (offer ends on December 3).
• Eloquii – Enjoy 50% off everything plus an additional 15% off on purchases over $125.
• Everlane – Discounts of up to 50% off everything, including popular boots, bags, and tees.
• J.Crew – Enjoy up to 50% off almost everything, including suiting (20-50% off), with 500 Cyber deals starting at just $14.50. Additionally, many winter coats are marked down by 50-60%, starting at $198+ (ends December 3).
• J.Crew Factory – A fantastic 60% off everything plus an extra 15% off on purchases over $100 and free shipping, including the highly sought-after sweater blazer (promotion ends on December 3).
• Macy’s – Offers between 20-50% off beauty brands like Clinique and Armani, 50% off designer handbags, up to 75% off on sparkly jewelry, and 40-50% off women’s boots.
• Mansur Gavriel – Their winter sale includes discounts of up to 60% off plus an additional 20% off sale items (with new styles added).
• M.M.LaFleur – Take advantage of up to 50% off, with an extra 20% off select colors using a code, along with free shipping on all orders.
• Ministry of Supply – Get 30% off sitewide along with free shipping.
• Mulberry – Discounts of up to 40%, featuring styles like Bayswater and Islington.
• Nordstrom Rack – Enjoy total savings of up to 75% off brands like Vince, with Cole Haan up to 60% off, and 25% off select full-price boots and booties.
• Soma – Enjoy a flat 40% off your entire purchase.
• Spanx – A variety of workwear is on sale, with some items discounted by up to 70%, plus free shipping on all orders (and 20% off your first order).
• Steelcase – Get 25% off sitewide, including popular office chairs like Leap and Gesture.
• Stuart Weitzman – Boots are on sale, with an additional 25% off both full-price and sale items.
• Talbots – Enjoy an extra 50% off all sale styles along with flash deals.
• Theory – Discounts of up to 40% off sitewide plus an extra 10% off, with select outerwear also up to 40% off.
• Universal Standard – Discounts of at least 30% off sitewide, with some styles marked down by up to 70%.
• Victoria’s Secret – Offers 40% off everything, including a deal of 7 panties for $35.

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