What is #GivingTuesday?
Kathy Calvin, CEO of the United Nations Foundation, explains, "Giving Tuesday is a counter narrative to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, to remind us that giving during the holiday season is about more than just consumerism. The most meaningful gift we can give to our children, loved ones, friends and neighbors is a commitment to work together to help build a better world."
Help us build a better world for people living with dysautonomia!
We're seeking to raise $300,000 in 36 days to expand our innovative POTS research program and physician education programming on all autonomic disorders in 2019. | ![](images/GoodmanQuote.png) | |
How you can participate in #GivingTuesday:
1. Donate any amount you can afford. No donation is too big or too small. All donations are tax-deductible for US residents. Thanks to generous grants from the Red Lily Foundation and two anonymous donors, all donations will be matched up to $125,000 until December 31, 2019.
2. Check to see if your employer will match your donations. Thousands of companies do this. Find out if your employer has a matching grant program using our Double the Donation page.
3. Create a Facebook fundraiser. On #GivingTuesday, Nov 27th, Facebook and PayPal will match up to $250K in donations made to Dysautonomia International on Facebook, starting at 8am Eastern. PLUS... Facebook donations before December 31, 2019 will be doubled up to $125,000 thanks to matching grants from the Red Lily Foundation and two anonymous donors.
Facebook Fundraising Tips
It's easy to set up a fundraiser on Facebook and Facebook doesn't charge any fees for this service. Dysautonomia International receives 100% of what you donate.
1. Visit fb.com/fund/DysautonomiaInternational.
2. Set your fundraising goal.
3. Set the end date of your fundraiser (donations will be matched until Dec 31st).
4. Click Next.
5. Give your fundraiser a creative title or use the title provided by Facebook.
6. In the description, let your friends and family know why raising funds for Dysautonomia International is important to you. Mention that donations will be doubled until the end of the year, up to $125K, and possibly tripled by Facebook and PayPal for donations made on #GivingTuesday, Nov 27th. Some people let their relatives know they would rather receive a donation to their favorite cause than a regular holiday present - especially helpful when Aunt Myrtle gives you ugly sweaters every year. ;) You can also encourage your supporters to see if their employer will match their donation here: https://doublethedonation.com/dysautonomia.
7. Pick an image to post with your fundraiser. If you don't want to use the one Facebook provides, click "edit" on the sample image and then upload your own image. Here are some other images you can use if you'd like: bit.ly/FB_Graphics.
8. Share your fundraiser to your personal Facebook page. You can also share the link via email and on other social media platforms.
9. Every few days or as often as you feel comfortable, post an update about the fundraiser. You can also share content from Dysautonomia International on the fundraising page. Be sure to thank everyone who donates personally!
10. Enjoy the holidays knowing you have been part of the largest dysautonomia fundraiser in history, which will help people living with dysautonomia around the world!
Thank you for your support!
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