Giving Tuesday was born as a response to the frantic consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It was a deliberate effort to infuse the holiday season with a spirit of giving and charity, providing people with a meaningful way to give back to their communities and the world. 

Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the United States, Giving Tuesday serves as the official start of the charitable season. It’s a day when individuals, organizations, and communities worldwide come together to rally for their favorite causes. It’s a reminder that giving is not just about monetary donations but also about the gift of time, skills, and the power of our collective action.

The Significance of Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday transcends borders, cultures, and backgrounds to unite people in the spirit of philanthropy. It’s a reminder that we are all in this together, and our collective efforts can change the world. This day was envisioned as a deliberate effort to recalibrate our priorities, encouraging individuals to look beyond the allure of discounted products and instead focus on the true essence of the holiday season: giving back to our communities and the world at large.

It represents a moment when individuals, organizations, and communities worldwide unite to champion their cherished causes. It is a poignant reminder that giving is not confined to the act of monetary donations; it is a celebration of the gift of time, talents, and the boundless potential of our combined efforts.

Several Ways People, Teams, and Businesses Celebrate Giving Tuesday

Fundraising: One of the most common ways people celebrate Giving Tuesday is by organizing fundraising drives for their favorite charities. Non-profit organizations, both large and small, leverage the momentum of the day to raise funds for various causes, from education and healthcare to environmental conservation and more. It is a day when compassion and goodwill translate into tangible assistance for those in need.

Volunteering: It is also about giving the gift of time, as many individuals and groups choose to volunteer their skills and services on this day. Whether it’s tutoring, serving meals at a local shelter, coordinating a beach cleanup or planting trees, volunteering creates a direct and tangible impact in the community.

Random Acts of Kindness: The beauty of Giving Tuesday lies in its simplicity. It’s a day when anyone can make a difference. Many people celebrate by performing random acts of kindness, such as paying for a stranger’s coffee, leaving uplifting notes in public spaces, or simply being there for a friend in need.

This day reminds us that, collectively, we have the capacity to effect transformative change on a global scale. 

Paying it forward

One of the most fun, rewarding, and easy ways for anyone to celebrate Giving Tuesday is by paying it forward — gifting friends, family, colleagues, or even strangers with TisBest Charity Gifts Cards. Your recipients will enjoy using their gift cards to donate to their favorite charities!

For as little as $10 per card, you can lift the spirits of another person while empowering them to support a cause they care about and encouraging others to do the same. 

If you are looking for a new way to give back this charitable season, try TisBest Philanthropy’s Charity Gift Cards.

Zero Waste, All Kindness

The beauty of TisBest Charity Gift Cards lies in their flexibility, as recipients have the power to choose from over 1.5 million charities, ensuring their gift goes where it’s needed most. This freedom of choice empowers individuals to make a difference in a way that resonates with their passions and values. Plus, in the era of heightened environmental awareness, the reduction of plastic use is crucial. TisBest Charity Gift Cards offer digital, printable, and bio-plastic card options! TisBest’s bio-plastic cards are made from biodegradable materials, which are commercially compostable. Digital and printable options go even further in ensuring gifts won’t end up in landfills and contribute to the plastic waste problem. By choosing these cards, you’re actively contributing to the reduction of plastic waste, which has far-reaching implications for our ecosystems.

In addition, these Charity Gift Cards provide a unique and customizable way to celebrate Giving Tuesday. You can select from a range of stunning designs to convey your heartfelt message, making your gift a personalized expression of love and goodwill. It’s the perfect way to show your appreciation and support for the causes that matter most to you.

Learn more about what impact a donation can make with TisBest Philanthropy’s 2023 Impact Report. 

Impactful Giving

This Giving Tuesday, join the movement and make a profound impact with TisBest Charity Gift Cards. Choose the gift of giving, empower your loved ones to support the causes they care about, and inspire positive change. Purchase a TisBest Charity Gift Card, spread the word, and pay it forward, collectively creating a ripple effect of generosity that transforms lives and communities. Visit TisBest Philanthropy online now to take action and be part of the global movement for good.

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In 2021, nearly 180 million shoppers spent $33.9 billion on in-store and online purchases from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. 2022 projections for the 5-day shopping frenzy total $34.8 billion. Imagine the collective impact we’d make if we all swapped out some of those retail gifts for charitable gifts. Join us in the movement to #RedefineGifting this holiday season starting with these Giving Tuesday ideas.

Let’s Break the Record on Giving Tuesday

Every year Giving Tuesday falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year the global day of charitable giving lands on November 29. It’s kind of like having your birthday fall the day after Christmas. It can be difficult for charities to ask for donations after a national shopping spree weekend. This year, give your friends, family, and colleagues the opportunity to surprise their favorite charities through TisBest. With TisBest Charity Gift Cards you choose the amount. Then your friends and family pay it forward to the charities of their choice. 100% of your donation is tax-deductible.

On Giving Tuesday 2021, 1,529 TisBest Charity Gift Cards were purchased totaling more than $87,000. Just like we do for every donation, 100% was given directly to the charities chosen by the gift card recipients. This year we hope to amplify our collective impact on Giving Tuesday. Help us break last year’s record and spread even more holiday cheer to the charities you and your loved ones care about most.

Make #RedefineGifting Your New Mantra

We are not on a mission to completely replace retail gifts. It’s meaningful to give something personal to a dear friend or family member. Our hope is to replace more of the frivolous spending with gifts that give back to those who need it most. Consider this: 58% of Black Friday purchases are impulse buys. As a result, 42% of shoppers end up regretting their purchase. Then, here’s what happens after the holidays.

In 2021, gift recipients returned $500 billion worth of presents back to stores. Sadly, retailers were unable to resell all of those products and many ended up in a landfill. In fact, every year U.S. returns create almost 6 billion pounds of landfill waste. Ouch. Unlike traditional gift cards which are used to buy more stuff, TisBest Charity Gift Cards give the gift of good. Plus, they are available in 3 sustainable formats making the holidays a little merrier for the planet.

A Fun Twist for Your Holiday Gift List

If you’d like to join us in the movement to #RedefineGifting, here are some Giving Tuesday ideas to kick off the giving season:

• On Giving Tuesday, send digital TisBest Charity Gift Cards to your friends and family. All they have to do is enter their gift card code on the TisBest website and select their favorite charities. Then, if so inclined, invite them to buy a card for their friends to keep the momentum going!

• Download and print a card and leave it in your neighbor’s mailbox – or give one to your child’s teacher, your hairstylist, or the person who delivers your mail. Include a note inviting them to pay it forward to the causes that matter to them most.

• Have young kids? Put a TisBest Charity Gift Card on their place setting at dinner. They’ll be excited to learn that they get to decide how to help others. Then, after dinner, show them the featured categories on the TisBest website. After they select which charities to support, ask them why they chose them. You’ll love learning about your budding philanthropists!

• Got teens? Send them a digital charity gift card. They can click on the email link and pay it forward right from their phone.

• Have fun and get creative! Choose from our gallery of card designs or add your own image to personalize your card. Upload a selfie of you and your bestie, a photo from your parents’ wedding anniversary, or a snapshot from a recent vacation. The options are as endless as your imagination.

Giving Tuesday Ideas for Businesses

Over the past 15 years, over 7,000 U.S. businesses have joined us in the movement to #RedefineGifting. Whether you’re a small business owner or you work at a Fortune 500, we’ve got some great Giving Tuesday ideas for your clients and employees.

• Schedule digital TisBest Charity Gift Cards to be delivered to your employees’ or clients’ inboxes on Giving Tuesday. Show your biggest stakeholders your commitment to philanthropy by giving them a say in how to give back.

• Employees may expect an end-of-year gift. Surprise them with an unexpected gift a little earlier this year. Hand out bio-plastic charity gift cards at your team meeting (or email digital cards to your remote colleagues) as employee appreciation gifts.

• Do your clients look forward to your gift basket every year? TisBest Charity Gift Cards make great enhancements to corporate holiday gifts. Thank your clients for their loyalty with a gift for them and a gift for their favorite charities.

• Make it personal. We’ll help you create a custom-branded charity gift card and tailor the card redemption experience for your clients and employees. Some of our clients created their own video greeting from their CEO to include on their branded redemption page! However you decide to personalize the experience, it’s a great way to align your corporate gifts with your ESG efforts.

Power in Numbers

With over 1.8 million U.S.-registered charities on the TisBest website it can feel impossible to help everyone in need. However, everyone can help someone. Even the smallest donations add up to a big impact. Over the past 15 years, TisBest Philanthropy has paid forward more than $54 million to 30,742 charities and counting. We hope our Giving Tuesday ideas will inspire you to keep the momentum going.

Not everyone has the means to give charitable donations – especially during the holidays. Your gift will help someone else share in the joy of giving back. In fact, it’s a gift that will keep on giving long after your holiday decorations are packed away in the attic – and retail stores have processed all those returns.

Order Your TisBest Charity Gift Cards Today!

Together, let’s break the record on Giving Tuesday. Use our Giving Tuesday ideas for inspiration and give your friends, families, and colleagues the joy of giving back to their favorite charities. Order directly for personal and corporate gifts. For companies who wish to tailor the experience for their clients and employees, our gift specialists will help customize and expedite your order.

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