Join the global generosity
movement this GivingTuesday

While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest shopping days of the year, GivingTuesday marks something greater. It’s the global movement to do better for each other and the planet, through acts of generosity.

GivingTuesday 2023 was one for the books! Stay tuned for exciting updates on how Canadians celebrated the day of giving!

Together we raised upwards of 13 million and supported 9,599 charities across Canada in a mere 24 hours. Thank you so much for your continued generosity!
 

Congratulations to the 5 winners of the GivingTuesday Fundraiser Challenge

Stratford Group 2023 Annual Fundraiser DNU by Natalie for 20 charities, including Indspire, The Ottawa Food Bank, and Make-a-Wish Canada

Ian’s Fundraiser to support families living with Dementia by Ian G & Family for Alzheimer Society of Canada

Sooke Girlfriends Spreading Love & Joy by Jocelyn P. for The Shoebox Project for Women

Give the Gift of Education by Kirsten for Hope for the Future Ministries, School Sponsorship Fund

Festive Trivia Night Fundraiser Saturday Dec 16 2023 by Ana Q. for Gillis-Lawson Charitable Foundation

 

15 GivingTuesday fundraisers raised $15,354.00 thanks to the help of over 100 supporters who donated. The impacts of your donations will make a great difference to charities as they continue to work to meet their mission before the end of the year. Thanks so much for all of your efforts!

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From GivingTuesday Onwards


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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Give a Charity Gift Card

Perfect for Birthdays, Graduations, baby showers and all the Holidays you can think of – we have a charity gift card for that! Give the gift of giving and let your loved ones choose to 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!

 
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Frequently Asked Questions

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. In fact, more than ~6 million Canadians participated in GivingTuesday in 2021!

Who started GivingTuesday?

GivingTuesday was founded in Canada by CanadaHelps.org, GIV3 and several other founding partners.

What is special about GivingTuesday?

Where do we start? Not only does it put a spotlight on the amazing work charities are doing across the country, but it also encourages Canadians to do good and give after Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

There is so much power in knowing that together on GivingTuesday we’re all using that Canadian generosity we are so well known for to make our communities a better place.

When did GivingTuesday start in Canada?

GivingTuesday was founded in Canada in 2013 (a year after it started in the United States).

When is GivingTuesday?

GivingTuesday is traditionally the Tuesday after Black Friday. Which means the exact date changes every year. This year GivingTuesday is on Tuesday, November, 28th 2023.

Year Date
2024 Tuesday, December 3
2025 Tuesday, December 2