3 Tips To Create A Successful Giving Tuesday Campaign

Posted by Ben Crook on 4 October 2017

Giving Tuesday, the global day of giving, falls on 28^th November and although that may feel like a lifetime away, it is time to start thinking about your campaign and to start planning early. Before you do so, its important to define your goal and create a thorough action plan, whether you are looking to fundraise, get volunteers or simply raise awareness. Through the power of Giving Tuesday your organisation has the ability to amplify your cause and gain more exposure for the greater good!

1. Compile a meticulous action plan

To truly make the most out of your Giving Tuesday campaign it could take weeks and months of hard-work and deliberation. Start planning your campaign as early as possible, so you can outline every detail and enroll different regional or international members of the team. Figure out the goal of your campaign and how you would measure the end result. Are you looking for volunteers, donations or to increase awareness of your cause?

Once you have outlined your goal you can create a plan. Decide whether you would like to host an event on Giving Tuesday or if you would like to run a longer campaign in the run up to 28^th November. You don’t need to end it all there; Giving Tuesday is not just about garnering support on that day alone, but is to encourage a culture of giving that carries on for the rest of the year.

Tip: Set small goals with deadlines so you keep on top of tasks and the campaign stays in the forefront of your mind.

2. Create a campaign idea that’s unique

With over 5 million people globally predicted to take part and thousands of organisations getting involved, its important that you make your campaign stand-out from the crowd, especially if you’re looking to get donations. With so many fundraisers and companies competing, its getting harder and harder to have a campaign that will get a lot of attention, but this does not mean that you have to come up with something crazy.

In 2015, Marie Curie ran a thankathon where staff members were asked to write a personal thank-you note to their supporters. They didn’t ask for money but as a result of thanking their donors, they subliminally encouraged them to donate again. Marie Curie came up with a campaign that no other fundraiser had done and managed to get participation from every division within their charity across 4 nations, which made the campaign a huge success!

3. Have an outstanding content strategy

Alongside your plan for the day itself, you need to strategically plan the content that will be published to promote your campaign. Think about your target market and what your aim is. If you’re looking to fundraise for a children’s charity, you might want to target people with children of their own. Would those people be likely to see one of your posts advertised on Facebook or are you better off trying to secure an advert on the radio during the school run? Once you have fully identified your target market and which marketing channels they would respond to, you can then start thinking about the content you actually want to publish. The language you use and imagery will be dependent on your audience and the frequency with which you post. Schedule social media posts, emails and blogs in advance, to ensure you are publishing at the optimum time for reach and engagement.

Tip: Remember to include the hashtag #GivingTuesday to increase visibility of your campaign.

To make your Giving Tuesday campaign a success, all you need to do is have a thorough plan, an attainable end goal and a campaign concept that is a little different. Sign up to Giving Tuesday now and become an official partner, and the Giving Tuesday team will promote you too! Good luck with your campaign!

Ben Crook

Chief Operating Officer

Ben is at the forefront of every project in Givergy, listing and actioning constant improvements across the business. With over a decade of experience in the charity and events sector he brings a deep understanding of what the fundraising industry needs to operate effectively and efficiently.