What is #GivingTuesday?
Giving Tuesday has grown into a global generosity "movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world." It is always marked on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, this year on November 29.
Why should we participate?
Giving back is what we do every day as Catholic Christians but Giving Tuesday offers the opportunity to share our Catholic faith by supporting Catholic ministries on this international day. Instead of giving to secular non-profits, some of which, admittedly, do amazing work, encourage parishioners, parents/grandparents and other members of your community to give to your Catholic parish, school, or their favorite ministry.
How do I donate?
All donations on Giving Tuesday are made online at bitly.com/givecatholicwm
After Giving Tuesday has finished, the diocesan Office of Finance will write your parish, school, or ministry a check for the entire amount donated to your ministry over the 24 hours. One hundred percent of every donation will go to the designated parish, school, or ministry. The diocese is covering the cost of credit card fees for online donations.
The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan has generously agreed to sponsor this year’s #GiveCatholicWM campaign with grants totaling $10,000!
Challenge Grants
Challenge 1 - In the Beginning: Rise and shine!
The first 10 entities to receive a donation will
receive a grant of $250 each. The first challenge
begins at 5 a.m. Nov. 29.
Challenge 2 - St. Peter's Power Hours:
Give any amount! The entity with the highest total
raised between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. will be awarded
a $1,000 grant.
Challenge 3 - The Chosen One: Random? Nah.
Providential? More likely! Any entity that
receives a donation through the diocesan website
from 11 -11:59 p.m. will be entered into a random
drawing. One winner will be awarded a $500 grant.
All-Day Challenges:
(midnight to 11:59 p.m. Nov. 29)
1. Sharing the Joy of the Gospel: Any time
during Giving Tuesday share in a post or
video to Facebook or Instagram what makes
you proud to be Catholic. Be sure to tag the
diocese in your post. A committee will award
grants to the entrant’s ministry of choice for
1st ($1,250), 2nd ($1,000), and 3rd ($750) place
winners.*
2. Be Fruitful and Multiply: It’s all about
participation! The top three entities with the
most donors in 24 hours will be awarded a
grant. 1st ($1,250), 2nd ($1,000), and 3rd
($750) place grants will be awarded.
*Additional requirements apply, view details at grdiocese.org/giving-tuesday-challenges for details.
Thank you for your generosity!