5 Ways to Support Mercy Works on Giving Tuesday

GivingTuesday began as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good and make giving a more central part of everyday life (GivingTuesday, 2022).  In the last decade, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to unleash the power of radical generosity.

GivingTuesday was first created in 2012 by visionaries at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. It always falls on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving and was intended to be a reaction against the consumerism and self-interest of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While many people already dislike the holiday shopping season, GivingTuesday provides a wholesome and helpful outlet to change the focus to giving instead of spending (Jones, 2022).

In anticipation of this year’s national day of giving, let’s take a look back at the stats sourced from the GivingTuesday 2021 Impact Report: 

  • GivingTuesday has officially launched campaigns in 80 countries.

  • Supporters gave an estimated $2.7 billion in the U.S. alone.

  • 35 million people in the U.S. participated—a 9% increase from 2020.  

  • Plenty of people participated without donating money—30% of participants donated goods, 50% gave money, and 28% volunteered 

So, how can you participate in GivingTuesday?  Here are 5 simple ways to support Mercy Works on GivingTuesday.

5 Ways to support Mercy Works on Giving Tuesday

1) Share Mercy Works on Social Media 

One of the best ways to share our mission is through word of mouth. Please spread the word and tell all your friends about us on social media.

2) Make a One-Time Contribution Online 

Giving online is fast, secure, and easy. Click here to make a one-time donation to Mercy Works.

3) Set Up Recurring Giving Online 

Why stop giving after GivingTuesday? Unleash your radical generosity and set up recurring giving online—simply click here. 

4) Provide an In-Kind Donation

Are you a small business owner? Do you have any goods or services you’d like to give back to your community? You can provide an in-kind donation to Mercy Works.

5) Shop through AmazonSmile 

Shop online through smile.amazon.com where 5% of your purchase will be donated to MercyWorks, Inc. when you designate you’re giving to our organization. AmazonSmile is the same as Amazon: same products, same prices, and same service!

Every act of generosity counts and will help ensure the continuity of our programs to develop young people in our community. Join the GivingTuesday movement.  

References:

GivingTuesday. (2021). Giving and Community in a Time of Crisis: GivingTuesday 2021 Impact Report. issuu. Retrieved November 8, 2022, from https://issuu.com/givingtues/docs/givingtuesday_impact_report_2021?fr=sNjI4NzQ1ODg1Njc

GivingTuesday. (2022, November). Retrieved November 8, 2022, from https://www.givingtuesday.org/

Jones, R. (2022, August 26). GivingTuesday 2022: Everything Nonprofits Need To Know. Keela. Retrieved November 8, 2022, from https://www.keela.co/blog/nonprofit-resources/what-is-giving-tuesday

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