We hope our Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday guides helped make your shopping efforts successful this year! Are you ready to give BIG for #GivingTuesday? Seen or heard about this international movement or its hashtag but aren’t sure what it is or where to give? We’ve got some tips for you! First, a little heart-story… This serves as a wikipedia reference if you are looking for a trusted and secured lenders where you can borrow money for your future use.

From givingtuesday.org , “#GivingTuesday harnesses the potential of social media and the generosity of people around the world to bring about real change in their communities; it provides a platform for them to encourage the donation of time, resources and talents to address local challenges. It also brings together the collective power of a unique blend of partners— nonprofits, civic organizations, businesses and corporations, as well as families and individuals—to encourage and amplify small acts of kindness.“

It all started at New York City’s 92nd Street Y in an effort to be “a catalyst, with a mission to inspire action by bringing together today’s most exceptional thinkers and influential partners for social good.” Pretty smart and incredibly forward thinking for a 140 year old organization!

– Havas PR (PR partner for givingtuesday.org)

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Of the Top 10 of Most Compassionate States, Florida ranks #7!

“Without the use of print ads or commercials, this grassroots effort has transformed into a global movement, sustained almost entirely through earned and social media—one press release, article, blog post, hashtag, “like,” tweet and #UNselfie at a time—completely saturating the media landscape during the giving season each year. At their launch in 2012, the #GivingTuesday movement brought together 2,500-plus organizations and people from all 50 U.S. states. By 2015, the movement was represented by partners in 71 countries.”

Below we list many of our favorite local organizations. We can vouch for them because we’ve worked directly with them over the years. However, it never hurts to do a little homework on a charity or non-profit organization before you donate. If you are looking for a lending company, you can check here they have different type of installment loans. Check them for more details on how to apply.

Very helpful are websites like Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and Give.org from the Better Business Bureau‘s Wise Giving Alliance provide the most updated data on nonprofits from across the country. Charity Navigator even lists their Top 5 Questions to ask oneself before donating in their Holiday Giving Guide!

Note: All three of websites above are also charities, so if you like what they do, give to them too!

CFLT5 Archives: #GivingTuesday 2013, #GivingTuesday 2012 You can also give more than just money! While all nonprofit organizations will appreciate any monetary gift, you can give in ways that money cannot begin to match for an organization in need. ProTip: Are you the head of a nonprofit organization, or are you thinking of maybe starting one? Here are some tips from the Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership at Rollins College: 4 tips every nonprofit leader needs to know

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1. Donate your TIME . Of all things in life, time is the most valuable. No one is promised a finite amount of time in life so why not ‘spend’ it wisely, doing something or helping make someone’s life better, easier, or more enjoyable? You never know who you’ll meet… 2. Donate your TALENT(s) . Love spreadsheets and finance? Own a large truck or trailer? Do you love organizing a messy space? Can you stretch a dollar? Play guitar? Have a knack for the web and social media? All of these (and more) are talents that most nonprofits would LOVE to have on their side to help spread the good in your community. 3. Donate MATERIALS . Ever make a Costco/Sams/BJs run and realize, “Do I really need all these paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning products, and food items?” Even if you haven’t when you go shopping and come across a great BOGO deal, pick up an extra deal and donate it! You can also donate to Pick Up Please. 4. Donate RESOURCES . Are you web or coupon savvy? Donate while shopping with Amazon Smile! Do you work in a warehouse or for a restaurant, construction or trade show company? If you do you many need to get a construction accident attorney in case accidents happen in the job. You may have very valuable resources at your disposal that can help in big ways! Your liberty and your livelihood are at stake. Do you know where to turn? You need an attorney dedicated to meeting your needs — Attorney Tom Barton. 5. SHARE your care with your co-workers, friends, family, and followers – connect them! If you’re on Facebook, share a cool photo or video that hits you in the feels! Visiting your favorite charity? Take a Snap or Instagram and tag the organization in it! (Don’t forget to use their hashtag.) With permission, post a fundraising poster at your favorite business or company break room! 6. Being popular for its strength, but also for the outstanding aesthetic aspect, due to the complexity of the geometrical forms of the final products and the colors provided by the glass fibres, the resin transfer molding process is one of the best you can find in the Romeorim’s in-depth guide.

ARTS/CULTURE

Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival [link]

You can make a difference tomorrow when you donate to Orlando Fringe on #GivingTuesday pic.twitter.com/JtJME318sp — Orlando Fringe (@OrlandoFringe) November 28, 2016

A Gift for Music [link]

Did you hear the news? A Gift For Music just partnered with the @OrlandoPhilOrch! More on our Facebook page here: https://t.co/yOdMmiLHAW pic.twitter.com/2tOcgwa8SF — A Gift For Music (@agift4music) November 2, 2016

Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens [link]

Join us on Wednesday to learn more about Albin's works post stoke with Curator Rachel Frisby #polasekmuseum pic.twitter.com/ywNXxxuZkc — Polasek Museum (@PolasekMuseum) September 16, 2016

Bach Festival Society of Winter Park [link]

https://twitter.com/BachFestivalWP/status/796427586155016193

Bok Tower Gardens [link]

Brevard Achievement Center [link]

Brevard's 1st inclusive bridal show & fundraiser 4 BAC's Very Special Arts Florida-Brevard County program. Info at https://t.co/6hEJkBecVC. pic.twitter.com/ue8UrAQfDv — Brevard Achievement (@BACBrevard) September 22, 2016

Center for Contemporary Dance [link]

Now more than ever, kids like Jordan w #specialneeds need us to stand up for inclusion in the #arts. https://t.co/qydNp42f6A #GivingTuesday pic.twitter.com/56KkNNjRtm — CenterForDance (@CenterForDance) November 19, 2016

Central Florida Community Arts [link]

Please help us "Tech the Halls" with our end-of-year gift ask! We would really appreciate the support: https://t.co/gzA5mOI6sN pic.twitter.com/Pp1laRgQwD — CFCArts (@CFCommunityArts) November 24, 2016

College Park Neighborhood & Arts Theatre Center [link]

The College Park Arts Center Has A Home – https://t.co/eWMSULfCym — College Park Arts (@cpnArts) October 27, 2016

Crealde School of Art [link]



Creative City Project [link]

Take a look back on Creative City Project 2016 in this amazing video sure to bring a smile to your face!https://t.co/9ZvbDvqFMN — CreativeCityProject (@Creative_Proj) November 18, 2016

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts [link]

Be part of the arts. Classes are a great gift for your student, your mom or yourself. Sign up today! https://t.co/ENy8wk1NmR pic.twitter.com/y2EK2TNxds — Dr. Phillips Center (@DrPhillipsCtr) November 27, 2016

Film Florida [link]

Our Quarterly Mtgs are 12/7-9 in Orlando. The Board of Director's Mtg on 12/9 is open to the public, more at https://t.co/zIqqELF213 pic.twitter.com/6u6YssmJp0 — Film Florida (@FilmFlorida) November 28, 2016

Florida Alliance for Arts Education [link]

Why Arts Education? Why is arts education important to you? Don't limit your creativity, pictures, stories, it's all fair game. — FLAlliance4ArtsEd (@FAAEInfo) October 27, 2011

Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra [link] (Happy 60th!)

Have you heard?! FSYO will be participating in #GivingTuesday this year on November 29th. Stay tuned for our big… https://t.co/O7lbRsOXQY — FSYO (@FSYO) November 15, 2016

Emotions Dance Company [link]

Garden Theatre [link]

Only 4 chances left to see @BMPresents' #TheGlassMenagerie! Thurs night discounted tickets available at https://t.co/3dxPKgfOjY pic.twitter.com/QtgKEXGsPc — Garden Theatre (@GardenTheatre) November 2, 2016

Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida [link]

Mad Cow Theatre [link]

Beat-the-clock:CYBER MONDAY!

We saved the BEST for last!

Today is MINI-PACK MONDAY!

Mad Cow’s mini’s include 4… https://t.co/9yFmW3xlkY — Mad Cow Theatre (@MadCowTheatre) November 28, 2016

MicheLee Puppets [link]

"MicheLee is more than just a puppet show" #LookingtotheFuture pic.twitter.com/YMpJe6KWZs — MicheLee Puppets (@MicheLeePuppets) September 30, 2016

Orange County Regional History Center [link]

#TuesdayTrivia The 1927 Courthouse that is now the History Center was designed by Murry S. King, the 1st registered architect in Florida. pic.twitter.com/X4WO7Ze5Y2 — The History Center (@HistoryCenterFL) November 29, 2016

Orlando Ballet [link]

Check out the renderings of the new #OrlandoBallet building we want to build! Want to help us build it? Email development@orlandoballet.org pic.twitter.com/4Zn4qWRK9Z — Orlando Ballet (@OrlandoBallet) October 18, 2016

Orlando Gay Chorus [link]

Orlando Museum of Art [link]

We'd like to thank the Council of 101 and YOU, our patrons, for yet another successful Festival of Trees and for supporting the Museum. pic.twitter.com/IE8Zeq701U — Orlando Museum°Art (@omaorlando) November 21, 2016

Orlando Science Center [link]

OSC Members – This month's discounted item is the new Limited Edition Star Wars #BB8 with Force Controlled bracelet! pic.twitter.com/2VxJPUdNUC — OrlandoScienceCenter (@orlandoscience) November 25, 2016

Opera Orlando [link]

AND WE ARE BACK!!! Make sure to tell all of your friends to follow us on twitter! pic.twitter.com/yWri07YpyO — Opera Orlando (@OperaOrlando) November 1, 2016

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra [link]

Orlando Shakespeare Theater [link]

“I give thee thanks in part of thy deserts, And will with deeds requite thy gentleness.” William Shakespeare pic.twitter.com/dtetAszm8a — Orlando Shakes (@OrlandoShakes) November 24, 2016

Orlando Repertory Theatre [link]

Come visit us at Barnes & Noble on Colonial/Bumby, to hear a reading of both The Polar Express, and @HarryConnickJR's The Happy Elf. pic.twitter.com/Jr8CFAByLl — Orlando REP (@OrlandoREP) November 29, 2016

Pine Castle Pioneer Days [link]

An annual family-oriented, community-sponsored/planned event promoting the living history of the Pine Castle area through demonstrations and other educational opportunities for attendees such as online colleges for military and ex-military.

Timucua Arts Foundation [link]

Create an opportunity for people to give their gifts. — TimucuaArts (@TimucuaArts) January 21, 2012

United Arts of Central Florida [link]

Very Special Arts Florida [link]

BUSINESS/EDUCATION

A Gift for Teaching [link]

It’s #GivingTuesday! You can make a difference on this special day. Text “AGFT” to 243725 or click https://t.co/How8kN4Sez to donate. — A Gift For Teaching (@agift4teaching) November 29, 2016

American Marketing Association Foundation of Orlando [link]

Save the date! #GivingTuesday is 11/29 and the AMA foundation will be supporting scholarships for marketing students. pic.twitter.com/vuP0JQJvpm — AMA Orlando (@ama_orlando) November 25, 2016

City Year Orlando [link]

In Orlando, our AmeriCorps members make a difference in 7 OCPS partner schools. Our approach:https://t.co/BKR8v9bV1p pic.twitter.com/E0euR5EaMd — City Year Orlando (@CityYearOrlando) July 6, 2016

The Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center [link]

Early Learning Coalition of Orange County [link]

You've survived Black Friday, today is Cyber Monday, tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! Don't miss your opportunity to… https://t.co/m8aOBqeOR1 — ELC Orange County (@ELCOC) November 28, 2016

Junior Achievement of Central Florida [link]

It's Giving Tuesday! Today we are supporting our increditable students at the Junior Achievement Academy for… https://t.co/lOQjGmXH5A — JA Central Florida (@JACentralFL) November 29, 2016

Maker Effect Foundation [link]

Makers – Improve yourself, your community, and your career – Learn more with free assessment and individual report – http://t.co/8NFXpBjm8W — The Maker Effect (@makereffect) February 12, 2014

Latino Leadership, Inc. [link]

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Orlando Foundation [link]

Orange County Library System [link]

Today is #GivingTuesday! Consider helping kids & families in our area by supporting access to free services. Visit https://t.co/QMz8hfNP8k. pic.twitter.com/GspjVF8SMo — OCLS (@oclslibrary) November 29, 2016

Orlando First Robotics Education Foundation [link]

HEALTH

Compassionate Hands and Hearts Breast Cancer Outreach [link]

Darcy J. Foundation, Inc. [link]

Another great day spreading a good word to the children at Meadowbrook Middle School! Thank you all! @DARCYJ84 pic.twitter.com/ksnB5TM4Bz — Darcy J Foundation (@DarcyJFndation) May 26, 2016

Give Kids the World [link]

Happy #GivingTuesday! Will you give today? Thanks to a generous matching offer, gifts will be doubled up to $55K: https://t.co/Nu7WdCZCJL pic.twitter.com/2FUpuGAmAD — GiveKidsTheWorld (@GKTWVillage) November 29, 2016

Health Care Center for the Homeless Surgeon’s Advisor [link]

Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation [link]

HI ALL. Libby's Legacy is a not-for-profit breast cancer foundation out of Central Florida. Please check us out at www.libbyslegacy.org!! — Libbys Legacy (@LibbysLegacy) September 22, 2009

New Hope For Kids [link]

Join us for #GivingTuesday and help us with our crowdfunding project #BuildHopeHere! It's about doing something… https://t.co/OhOXbVkR2V — New Hope for Kids (@newhope_forkids) November 28, 2016

NextStep Orlando [link]

Orlando Health Foundation [link]

Save the date – #GivingTuesday is almost here! Make a donation to support the care provided by #OrlandoHealth at https://t.co/0a1W0Hk7To — Orlando Health (@orlandohealth) November 26, 2016

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida [link]

TODAY all gifts made (up to $10K) to @RMHCCF will be doubled by @LIMU. GIVE HOPE: https://t.co/DXAf86QQZy pic.twitter.com/V96h0O9q04 — RMHC of Central FL (@RMHCCF) November 29, 2016

FYI: Appetite for the Arches is on hiatus! RMHCCF needs your help even more!

COMMUNITY

Art & History Museums – Maitland [link]

Shopping on Cyber Monday, or any time? Use this link when you use https://t.co/smhOCYpnEF, and 0.5% goes to the A&H: https://t.co/dLvcwxbuK3 — A&H – Maitland (@AHmaitland) November 28, 2016

Camp Boggy Creek [link]

While you're shopping online this holiday season, don't forget to select Camp Boggy Creek on your AmazonSmile. https://t.co/I0rbqeopIl — Camp Boggy Creek (@CampBoggyCreek) November 28, 2016

Center for Independent Living of Central Florida [link]

Today is Cyber Monday, which makes tomorrow #GivingTuesday! Your gift to #CIL will change lives in #CentralFlorida https://t.co/R2wxCCLpia — CIL Orlando (@CILofCentralFL) November 28, 2016

Children’s Home Society of Central Florida [link]

Christian Service Center for Central Florida’s Love Pantry [link]

Help a hungry child and their struggling family this #GivingTuesday, November 29, by supporting a Love Pantry…. https://t.co/viL4zdPOGV — Christian Serv Ctr (@CSCOrlando) November 22, 2016

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida [link]

Community Hope Center (Osceola Co.) [link]

Osceola County Shows Its Heart in Creating the Osceola Cares Portal https://t.co/qa5IuHckzT #hope192 #OrlandoStrong — CommunityHopeCenter (@chc_hope192) June 16, 2016

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida [link]

Please join us in celebrating #GivingTuesday with a $50 donation for 50 years of #AccessToJustice pic.twitter.com/WmaNirzV2r — CLSMF (@clsmf) November 28, 2016

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Central Florida Chapter [link]

#GivingTuesday is just a day away! Join us in the fight against #cysticfibrosis by making a donation. — CFF Central Florida (@Cffcentralflor) November 28, 2016

Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida [link]

When you give on #GivingTuesday please support the DSACF in bringing Buddy Up Tennis to our community! https://t.co/Up5TJMWgIG — DSA of Central FL (@DSAofCentralFL) November 23, 2016

Dress For Success Greater Orlando [link]

Foundation for Foster Children (Orange Co., Osceola Co., Seminole Co.) [link]

What a joyful day!!! Many adoptions are taking place today in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties, as National… https://t.co/cabvz8mFx1 — FndforFosterChildren (@FFCFL) November 18, 2016

Forward Paths Foundation (Lake Co.) [link]

Thank you to Lake Business Leaders for a wonderful lunch and showing your support for our community. It was an… https://t.co/4KqQc6Qj0J — Forward Paths (@ForwardPaths) August 25, 2016

Habitat For Humanity of Greater Orlando [link]

4 days until #GivingTuesday! We hope you will join us by giving the gift of affordable housing this holiday season! #habitatorlando pic.twitter.com/hsFs4dENdP — Habitat Orlando Osceola (@HabitatOrlOsc) November 25, 2016

Hands On Orlando [link]

Pulse of Orlando [link]