Join the Global Generosity Movement this GivingTuesday

Spread Generosity

While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest shopping days of the year, GivingTuesday marks something greater. It’s a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good, to put aside consumerism and give back to those in need, and build stronger communities through generosity. The idea caught on and has grown around the world, inspiring hundreds of millions of people and organizations to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. There are so many different ways to express generosity. Discover more below. Everyone has something to give, and every act of generosity counts.

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Bookmark your Favourite Charity Campaigns

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Fundraise for Your Favourite Charity

Launch a fundraiser in minutes and inspire those around you to participate in charitable giving. Plus, you can support one or multiple charities.
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Donate in Honour of your Loved Ones

Donate to your loved one’s favourite charity and send them an eCard to let them know that a gift has been made in their name.
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Share the Love – Give a Charity Gift Card

From our NEW GivingTuesday gift cards to any occasion you can think of, help your loved ones support the causes important to them!
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Get Inspired By Our 12 Days of Giving

Rally your friends, family, school, workplace and community to make a difference for the charities you care about and the people who rely on them. From performing a random act of kindness to starting a fundraiser, there are so many ways to get involved in this global movement to increase generosity. Explore 12 timely ways to kick off the holiday season!

Frequently Asked Questions

When is GivingTuesday?

GivingTuesday follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday. After a weekend focused on shopping, GivingTuesday invites us to shift from getting to giving. It’s a global movement designed to balance those consumer-driven days with generosity and compassion.

Year	Date
2025	Tuesday, December 2
2026	Tuesday, December 1
2027	Tuesday, November 30

While GivingTuesday is one day, we encourage giving back throughout the year, whether through donations, volunteering or in whatever other ways we can.

How did GivingTuesday get started?

GivingTuesday started in 2012 in New York as a way to encourage people to do good and spread generosity within their communities. This movement was brought to Canada a year later for the same reason and has been a part of Canadians’ lives ever since.

Who started GivingTuesday in Canada?

GivingTuesday was founded in 2013 in Canada by CanadaHelps.org, GIV3 and several other founding partners. GivingTuesday now has active movements in more than 100 countries, collaborating year-round to inspire generosity around the world, with a common mission to build a world where generosity is part of everyday life.

Learn more about how other countries are fueling generosity this GivingTuesday on the GivingTuesday site.

What is a GivingTuesday community movement?

GivingTuesday Communities come together around a common geography (eg. city, town or province) or a common cause (eg. promoting science centres or adult literacy) to collaborate, innovate and inspire their communities to make a difference. These Community campaigns find creative ways to mobilize their networks, host volunteer events, raise funds for their local organizations, spark kindness, and much more. Become a community leader today!

Where can I find resources to support my charity’s GivingTuesday campaign?

We’ve created practical guides, innovative fundraising tools, and resources to help charities inspire donations and make a bigger impact on GivingTuesday.

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