{"id":82865,"date":"2024-11-18T13:25:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T21:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog?p=82865"},"modified":"2026-08-10T06:37:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T13:37:32","slug":"giving-tuesday-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/giving-tuesday-checklist","title":{"rendered":"Your 2026 Giving Tuesday Checklist to Raise More"},"content":{"rendered":"

U.S. nonprofits raised a record-breaking $4 billion<\/span><\/a> last Giving Tuesday. To raise as much as possible this year, your organization needs a stellar campaign, powerful fundraising tools, and compelling materials.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you feel like you\u2019re in over your head, don\u2019t worry! <\/span>Below, I’ll share a comprehensive Giving Tuesday checklist detailing everything you need to complete before December 1st<\/span>. I’ll also share tips, tools, and resources to help you along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Why You Need A Giving Tuesday Checklist<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>It helps you stay organized<\/h3>\n

Feeling overwhelmed during the Giving Season rush is totally normal. A checklist ensures you know exactly what you need to do and when you need to do it.<\/p>\n

It does the organizing for you so you only have to check things off as you go.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>It can increase your fundraising potential<\/h3>\n

A checklist gives you the perfect bird\u2019s-eye view of each task and action you need to complete so you\u2019re always one step ahead. <\/span><\/p>\n

Planning ahead of time helps you set up your Giving Tuesday<\/a> campaign strategically and maximize your fundraising potential. If you don\u2019t have the bandwidth to think through everything you need to do, the checklist below will help.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>It ensures nothing slips through the cracks<\/h3>\n

Using a checklist keeps you from forgetting something crucial and setting yourself back.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>One Month (Or More) Until Giving Tuesday Checklist<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Review your data from last year<\/h3>\n

Any campaign insights you have from last year will help you design a data-led Giving Tuesday strategy rooted in facts and established donor behavior. What your donors responded to last year will help you decide how to frame your campaign this year.<\/p>\n

Looking over past data can help you:<\/p>\n

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  • Create compelling campaign materials<\/li>\n
  • Set a reasonable fundraising goal<\/a><\/li>\n
  • Decide which new techniques or tools you want to try<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Vicki Burkhart<\/a>, Founder and CEO of The More Than Giving Co.<\/a>, shares her expert advice:<\/p>\n

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    Pro tip:<\/strong> Donorbox makes it easy to sort donation data using a variety of filters, including campaigns and dates. Use this to pull accurate numbers for your team to review.<\/p>\n

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    <\/a>Set up your Giving Tuesday Crowdfunding page<\/h3>\n

    Crowdfunding is the name of the game on Giving Tuesday! Use a powerful yet intuitive crowdfunding tool like Donorbox Crowdfunding<\/a> to create a dynamic, engaging landing page for your Giving Tuesday campaign.<\/p>\n

    Look for a crowdfunding platform that offers the following:<\/p>\n

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    • Plenty of space to share your fundraising copy and images\/a video<\/a><\/li>\n
    • A donor wall for social proof<\/li>\n
    • Social sharing buttons to spread your campaign far and wide<\/li>\n
    • A goal meter<\/a> to inspire urgency<\/li>\n
    • A space to share regular campaign updates that keep the momentum going.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      See how the Zorya Foundation<\/a> exceeded their fundraising goal for Giving Tuesday 2025 with Donorbox Crowdfunding:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Build Your Giving Tuesday Crowdfunding Page<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

      Bonus resource: <\/strong>Learn how to create the perfect Giving Tuesday landing page in this blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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      <\/a>Prepare your donation kiosk<\/h3>\n

      If you have an in-person component to your Giving Tuesday campaign, you\u2019ll need a modern, convenient way to collect cashless donations.<\/p>\n

      Use donation kiosk software like the Donorbox Live™ app<\/a> to collect donations made with cards and digital wallets. Simply download the app on your tablet and pair it with a card reader.<\/p>\n

      Or, fundraise on the go using Donorbox Live™ Mobile <\/strong>for Android smartphones and iPhones \u2013 no additional hardware required.<\/p>\n

      Watch this video to learn how to set up your donation kiosk with Donorbox Live™:<\/p>\n