Nov 28, 2022

“What is Giving Tuesday? Behind the ‘Global Generosity Movement’ “

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This article by Sara Santora originally appeared in Newsweek on November 28, 2022. It features insights from GiveSmart’s Vice President of Fundraising Strategy, Jon Biedermann, and shares more on this radical day of generosity.

“It’s a global celebration of philanthropy, charity…it’s not necessarily about giving money, but it is about giving back, whether that’s volunteering or doing random acts of kindness,” Biedermann told Newsweek.

To read the article in its entirety, please visit here.

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