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How to Leverage GiveSendGo's 'Giving Twosday' Initiative for Your Organization: A Guide for Churches, Schools, Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and More!
By Alex Shipley

If you've been following our social media updates, you're likely aware that GiveSendGo is giving away THOUSANDS of dollars to campaigns on Giving Twosday.

Whether you're a business owner, involved with a school, church, nonprofit, or championing another worthy cause, we understand the challenge of having a great cause or idea but lacking the funds to drive it forward.

That’s why we don’t want you to miss out on our Giving Twosday give back initiative and strongly encourage you to start a GiveSendGo campaign for your organization or cause.

By starting a campaign, you allow others the opportunity to come alongside you and support your cause or organization through their giving. 

Here are some effective strategies to help you leverage GiveSendGo’s Giving Twosday initiative for your organization once you’ve started a campaign.

For Your Church:

Campaign Focus: Whether you're a pastor, committee, or church member, use GiveSendGo to raise funds for various church needs this Giving Twosday, such as projects, outreach programs, mission trips, emergency relief, tech upgrades, operational expenses, special events, scholarships, or to support local charities.

Promotion Strategy: Consistently engage the congregation about your campaign through Sunday announcements, newsletters, and social media platforms. Highlight the impact their contributions could have on reaching the community, sharing hope, and strengthening the church's mission. 

Encouragement to Audience: Encourage your church members to share your campaign with their friends, family, and community to expand your reach. Also, remind them to make donations to your church's campaign on Giving Twosday, November 28th.

For Your School:

Campaign Focus: If you're a superintendent, parent of a student, or a supportive community member, start a Giving Twosday campaign for your school on GiveSendGo to further its students' educational journey. Whether it's for classroom resources, extracurricular activities, or special projects, garner support for your school's educational endeavors. 

Promotion Strategy: Collaborate with teachers, parents' associations, and student councils to spread the word. Utilize school newsletters, social media, and parent-teacher conferences to showcase the positive impact of contributions.

Encouragement to Audience: Highlight how their contributions will directly enhance the learning experience for students. Encourage parents to share the campaign within their networks (friends, family, and community across a variety of channels), creating a chain of support for the school.

For Your Small Business:

Campaign Focus: Elevate your small business with a GiveSendGo campaign on Giving Twosday. Whether you're starting from the ground up or relying on local support, consider raising funds for crucial supplies, business expenses, overhead, or promotional materials. Your business can also support a local cause, initiate community projects, or aid in community development.

Promotion Strategy: Engage your customer base through emails, social media, and in-store promotions. Emphasize how contributions on Giving Twosday directly impact your small business and the local community.

Encouragement to Audience: Rally your community to join your small business's journey - most community members are eager to do so. Encourage contributions on Giving Twosday, stressing the collective impact on both your business and the local area. Express gratitude and consider offering incentives, such as discounts or promotions, to customers who contribute to the campaign.

For Your Nonprofit:

Campaign Focus: Magnify your impact this Giving Twosday and fundraise for your nonprofit's mission, ongoing projects, operational expenses, advocacy and awareness, emergency relief, scholarships, community development, or special initiatives aligned with your nonprofit's mission.

Promotion Strategy: Utilize the nonprofit's existing communication channels, including newsletters, email campaigns, and social media. Showcase success stories and the tangible impact of past contributions to build trust and enthusiasm.

Encouragement to Audience: Remind supporters that their contributions directly contribute to positive change. Encourage them to share the campaign within their networks, emphasizing the collective power of their combined efforts on Giving Twosday.

For Another Worthy Cause:

Whether you're a community group, sports team, or a passionate individual, GiveSendGo is your platform to amplify your cause for Giving Twosday. Mobilize your supporters, share your story, and create something incredible together—encouraging people to support you through their giving.

So what are you waiting for? Jump on over to GiveSendGo, start your campaign, and be part of a day where giving isn't just an action; it's a transformative force resonating across communities, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and beyond. Your journey towards making a difference in this world begins here.
 

This Giving Twosday, November 28th, GiveSendGo is excited for an extraordinary day of giving! One of TWO incredible ways we’re giving back is every hour for 12 hours, we'll be giving away thousands of dollars to verified Giving Twosday campaigns on GiveSendGo.com. 

To make your campaign eligible for our giving initiative, be sure to use Giving Twosday hashtags like #GivingTuesday, #GivingTuesday2023, #GivingTwosday, or #GivingTwosday2023 in your campaign description.

Now, what can you raise funds for on Giving Twosday? Here are some ideas:

Charitable Causes: Support a cause that's close to your heart, whether it's providing food for the hungry, clean water for communities in need, or shelter for the homeless. Your campaign can make a significant impact on those who need it most.

Medical Expenses: Help someone in your community cover their medical bills, treatment, or surgeries. It’s no surprise medical is one of GiveSendGo’s top campaign causes. Medical fundraisers are a common way to give hope to individuals facing significant health challenges. 

Education: Contribute to the educational dreams of students by raising funds for tuition, textbooks, or school supplies. Consider supporting teachers by fundraising for their classroom needs. Education is a powerful gift that can change lives.

Mission Trips: If you or your church is planning a mission trip to share the gospel and serve communities in need, raising funds on Giving Twosday can make it possible and allow you to share hope in distant places.

Community Projects: Support local community initiatives, such as building playgrounds, libraries, or green spaces. Your campaign can make your neighborhood a better place for everyone.

Personal Needs: Sometimes, people need help with personal expenses like rent, utilities, or essential items. Your campaign can provide immediate relief to people in need. 

Nonprofit Organizations: Raise funds for a nonprofit organization you believe in. Your contributions can help them continue their vital work.

Action You're Passionate About: If you're deeply committed to a specific cause or action, create a campaign to help fund your initiative as well as to raise awareness and support for it.

Once you’ve created your Giving Twosday campaign be sure to share, share, share it with your friends, family, and community via, email, social media, text and direct message, and even by promoting it through establishments local to you!

Giving Twosday is the perfect opportunity for you to see a need and make a difference by starting a campaign now on GiveSendGo! So, what are you waiting for?! 




 

We’re excited to announce GiveSendGo’s first ever Day of Prayer on Saturday, September 2 from 1-4 PM EST. Join us by calling our prayer hotline at (302) - 200 - 6580 to share a praise or be prayed over by a GiveSendGo Prayer Partner. 

Please DO NOT use this number for customer service. Our Prayer Partners are not equipped to assist with customer service inquiries. For customer support, please contact our dedicated agents at gsg@givesendgo.com. 

How can you prepare for and participate in GiveSendGo’s Day of Prayer?

Mark your calendar: Set a reminder for September 2nd, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST. You can call anytime during these set times. 

Call the Prayer Hotline: Call 302-200-6580 on Saturday, Sept. 2 between 1-4 PM EST and connect with a prayer partner. Whether you have a specific request or simply want to share a praise, our prayer partners are here to listen and support you.

Pray Too!: Others will also call to be prayed for by GiveSendGo’s Prayer Partners. Take a moment to pray for these individuals who are also seeking prayer. 

What are some things you can ask for prayer for? 

Anything, really! But here are some examples: 

Your GiveSendGo Campaign: Are you raising funds on GiveSendGo for a cause or person you deeply care about? Thank you for choosing GiveSendGo! We'd be honored to pray for the purpose behind your fundraising – whether it's for a new project, medical expenses, a mission trip, or an urgent situation.

Relationships: In our lives, there's often someone, be it a family member, friend, or significant other, who could use some prayer. They might be facing challenges, considering new opportunities, or dealing with health issues. You could be seeking to build new connections or mend broken relationships. Let us pray for that person in your life who needs prayer. 

Guidance and Decisions: If you're facing important choices or seeking clarity in a situation, let us pray for you. We hope to lift you up and ask God for wisdom, vision, and guidance for you. 

Health and Healing: At GiveSendGo, we understand that health-related worries are often why people seek funds. Such concerns can create stress for both the person facing them and those who care about them. Whether it's for yourself or someone you know, we're here to pray and ask God for physical or emotional well-being.

Peace and Strength: During tough times, God promises comfort and rest in Him. We'd like to offer prayers for Christ's peace and strength to embrace you in your struggles.

Work and Finances: Job-related difficulties or financial worries can be challenging. Do you need prayer for hope and support during these uncertain moments? We’d love to offer up those prayers to Christ during this time in your life. 

Spiritual Growth: Like Paul's prayers for wisdom and understanding, we believe in the importance of prayer for spiritual growth. It's not only about knowing how to live in obedience but also deepening your love for God. Let us pray for your journey.

World Issues: Global concerns often weigh on our hearts – from politics to natural disasters and conflicts. When you call a prayer partner, ask for prayer concerning a global issue, something in your state, or even your local community.

Your Church: If you're part of a church family, we're here to pray for it. Whether it's an upcoming event, a conflict, mission trips, evangelism, discipleship opportunities, or support for individuals within the church – we're here for you.

Gratitude and Praise: Beyond praying for you, we're eager to hear and celebrate your praises. Have you experienced God's peace during challenges, provision in times of need, healing for a loved one, or a deepened walk with Him? We're excited to join you in praising God and hearing about His work in your life!

"Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart." - Jeremiah 29:12-13 (ESV)