Giving Tuesday takes place on December 3, 2019

What is Giving Tuesday?

Giving Tuesday is an international day to give back. It takes place annually after Black Friday and Cyber Monday—a contrast to those busy shopping days. The charitable community marks Giving Tuesday by encouraging individuals, companies, and other groups to support important causes.

Giving through the Ottawa Community Foundation

On Giving Tuesday, and on any day of the year, you can make a difference by working with the Ottawa Community Foundation. See our featured funds to learn a little more about causes in your community. We have nearly 1,000 funds that support many issues and causes. Let us know how you want to give back.

Grow Your Fund at the Ottawa Community Foundation

Do you have a fund at the OCF? Engage your supporters on Giving Tuesday by setting a giving goal and encouraging your supporters to give online. Our online giving page makes it easy to give and get a receipt. 

  • Learn more tips to encourage giving in this video series called 10 Tips in 10 Minutes from GivingTuesday.ca.
  • The OCF accepts multiple types of gifts, including bequests and gifts of insurance.

Questions? Ideas?

Learn more about working with the OCF or contact us to discuss your ideas.