What is GivingTuesday? 

GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

 Why is this December so important for nonprofits?

Around 33% of annual giving is done within December and, with giving down across the sector due to the uncertainty brought on by Covid, we really do not know what impact will be had on the sector in the months and years to come.

Why is the work of ReCity so critical to Durham?

To many in Durham’s nonprofit and social entrepreneurship community, ReCity has become simply known as “The Hub.” It is where nonprofits and small businesses come together to share resources and create a city that looks more representative of what a healthy, equitable, just community should be. It is downtown, which allows clients of all of our partner organizations and businesses to have access, whether they are arriving by car or public transportation. And, most importantly, we are a dynamic network that is collaborating to serve a purpose that is greater than any one mission statement.

 How can I financially support ReCity?

I’m glad you asked! As you know by now, ReCity Network is in the middle of the (Re)Imagine end of year campaign. Our GivingTuesday goal is pretty simple though: We would like to secure 24 new recurring monthly donors, giving at any level.

You can easily donate by visiting recityetwork.org/recurring-gift. Or, if you’d like to give gifts of stocks or gifts-in-kind, contact me at deryle@recitynetwork.org

Thanks for helping ReCity end 2020 on a trajectory that can help us create a more just Durham for years to come.