Giving Tuesday with A.R.T./New York
Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:00 AM

 

 
Hello Members,

We know that for some of you #GivingTuesday is a tradition, and for some it's a brand new idea! We wanted to let you all know more about #GivingTuesday, how it can be effective for your organization, and how to make sure A.R.T./New York helps you amplify your social media buzz on December 1.


What is #GivingTuesday?

#GivingTuesday began in 2012 as an annual hashtag celebrating the act of giving back. #GivingTuesday occurs on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, which will be December 1, 2015. Last year, nonprofits across the country raised $45.7 million both off and online on Giving Tuesday. To learn more about #GivingTuesday, visit www.givingtuesday.org. 


How To Participate

You can initiate a call to action on #GivingTuesday on social media platforms and encourage your base to take #unselfies, to show their support for your nonprofit and for #GivingTuesday. A.R.T./New York will help our member campaigns' visibility by liking, sharing, and retweeting all of your #GivingTuesday posts on Facebook and Twitter that tag A.R.T./New York and use the hashtag #GivingTuesday!


Things to Remember
  1. Check out the #GivingTuesday Tools available online to get ideas.
  2. Share info on how to donate to your company on your social media and website.
  3. Tag A.R.T./New York and use the hashtag #GivingTuesday, and we'll Like, Share, and Retweet you.
  4. Like, Share, and Retweet your fellow nonprofit theatres!
  5. If you don't already, follow A.R.T./New York on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
To learn more about #GivingTuesday, visit www.givingtuesday.org.