Every year, for #GivingTuesday402, metro area companies show their commitment to doing good in creative ways. This toolkit contains everything you need to participate in SHARE Omaha's local expression of the global Giving Tuesday, this year on December 3, 2024.
Be a part of the Omaha metro's biggest local giving day of the year!
Being public about your values is good for your business and good for Omaha metro.
- 85% of customers respond more favorably to businesses that support causes they care about, and 83% of Americans wish that those they did business with would support good causes. (source)
- 79% of employees prefer to work for socially responsible companies and think it’s important companies match their charitable giving. (source)
Participating in #GivingTuesday402 builds trust and is an expression of authentic community support. Leverage this Giving Tuesday to drive generosity within the Omaha metro!
- If you have a donation match program for your employees, increase the matching ratio for Giving Tuesday for donation receipts submitted on December 3, 2024
- Match donations that customers make to a specific charity or cause that aligns with your CSR strategy
- Donate a portion of sales on Giving Tuesday
- Organize a team volunteer day for Giving Tuesday
- Donate pro bono time/expertise to a nonprofit
- Host a collection drive of items nonprofits need
- Share your plans with the SHARE Omaha team so we can help boost your efforts and share with news media!
- Create buzz ahead of time, inviting employees and customers to participate.
- Share your company’s #GivingTuesday402 plans and success with blog posts, company newsletters, on social media and even in any other consumer or stakeholder communications. Scroll down for sample language.
-or customize our Canva templates with your business logo!-
Save the Date - Give on December 3, 2024
Let’s celebrate what we can do in just 24 hours!
<Company name> invites to join in our region’s Giving Tuesday celebration. Now's the time to start thinking about what nonprofits and causes you'll support. <Company name> invites you to learn more about <organization you support>. (Share why you are passionate about their work.)
Mark your calendars to give on December 3 during Giving Tuesday!
Ready to give early? Give now to the nonprofits of your choice at SHAREomaha.org with donation code GIVINGTUESDAY to be counted among those who are taking action.
#GivingTuesday402, powered by @shareomaha
Additional blurbs:
- Giving Tuesday is our day to prove the power of the Omaha metro. This year, December 3 is the day to be counted among those who are doing what’s needed for our community.
- Save the date to give on December 3 at SHAREomaha.org
- <Company name> is thrilled to be a part of this global movement, with Giving Tuesday locally powered by @shareomaha
- This is the time to uplift and support the important work that is being done in our community.
- <Share what local causes your company supports and how>
What is SHARE Omaha?
SHARE Omaha helps 600+ nonprofits fulfill their missions by raising donations and volunteer service, year-round. SHAREomaha.org, connects givers and volunteers to community-wide nonprofit needs, making it easier to do good.
What is #GivingTuesday402?
#GivingTuesday402 is the local campaign of the global Giving Tuesday in Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington Counties in Nebraska.
Giving Tuesday is always held the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. It is the kick off for nonprofit year-end fundraising.
Giving Tuesday is the Omaha metro's biggest local giving day of the year!
SHARE Omaha's local goal for Giving Tuesday is to help local nonprofits raise $5 million on December 3, 2024! We can do this by joining together for collective impact.