Three Reasons Your Church Should Participate in #GivingTuesday
Summary
Falling on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and trailing the money-driven Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday is an incredible moment to practice generosity and give of our time, talent, and treasure. According to the report from GivingTuesday, the average dollar growth percent increased 6.5% in religion-related causes in 2020, while all other causes (e.g., arts, education, environment, and animals, etc.) This is a key indicator that people desire to support the outreach, missions, and community projects that churches are advocating. Millennials, for example, are actually giving at higher rates and “they believe in their responsibility to create change and are optimistic about their abilities.” Young people are passionate about finding causes that make a difference and activating others to get involved. Community Involvement Fosters Growth and Generosity Many people view the Church as a special club that you can only participate in under certain criteria within their doors.