GIVING TUESDAY!

On December 1, 2015, nonprofit organizations in Charlotte will celebrate the fourth annual Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday was started in 2012 by New York City's 92nd Street Y to officially kick-off the charitable season, when many people make their end-of-year and holiday gifts. It is a day for giving to the community through donations of time, talent, and money, "fueled by the power of social media and collaboration."

For the second year in a row, SHARECharlotte (founded by WIF member Kelly Brooks) is hosting #GivingTuesdayCLT." More than 100 area nonprofit organizations will participate. A matching gift fund of $50,000 has been provided by Knight Foundation, the Reemprise Fund, Foundation For The Carolinas, Bank of America and Google Fiber.

Last year, #GivingTuesdayCLT raised more $377,000, and more than 9,000 volunteer hours were pledged. The 64 participating nonprofits reported 450 new gifts were made.

This year's goal is $2 million to be raised between November 10 and December 1.

To make a gift to participating organizations, visit  www.GivingTuesdayCLT.org or donate directly to the organization. You can also send needed goods directly to nonprofits through SHARECharlotte on that website as well.

As a proud supporter of nonprofit organizations in Charlotte, the Women's Impact Fund has lent its name to the list of participating organizations. We hope that our members will be inspired to give back-again!-to the community on Giving Tuesday. Your gift will go even farther if you talk about #GivingTuesdayCLT on social media. Tag #WIF and #GivingTuesdayCLT in your posts, share your pictures, and remember to post about YOUR favorite nonprofit organizations on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1.