Giving Tuesday: The Black Friday of Non-Profits

Content: What is Giving Tuesday: According to Forbes, it is expected that, on average, a household in the United States will spend around $833 on holiday-related purchases. This may not sound like a lot, but if you think about how many households there are in the United States, we are actually talking about over one […]

5 Ways to Serve Foster Families This Holiday Season

The holidays are just around the corner, and foster care organizations like IDFAPA need your help more than ever. In times like this, the importance of family is emphasized in the media we consume daily. Many of us have traditions that involve family for the holiday season and likewise have loved ones that gather from […]

All You Need to Know About Giving Tuesday (6 Easy Ways to Give)

The biggest day in nonprofit fundraising is right around the corner, and you can be part of it! With the huge consumerism and self-interest following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday provides a wholesome outlet to be selfless and give to those in need. Here is everything that you need to know about Giving […]

Giving Tuesday, AmazonSmiles, and IDFAPA

What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving or a global generosity movement. It is held every year the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Since the very first time they started giving Tuesday, nonprofits in the United States have raised more than $1.9 billion. In 2019, in the United States, nonprofits raised more […]

Giving Tuesday: 5 Questions, Asked and Answered about Giving Tuesday’s History and its Benefits

This time of year, consumers abound in online shopping. They shop til they drop, but find that something is missing in their lives, or they feel intense shopper’s guilt. One solution to this problem is making donations to local charities. However, many people face decision paralysis when it comes to knowing how, where, and why […]