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The days between Thanksgiving and Giving Tuesday are recognized across the nonprofit sector as the “giving season” kickoff, when many people reflect on gratitude, community, and year-end impact.
The days between Thanksgiving and Giving Tuesday mark the official kickoff of the annual giving season, when people naturally reflect on gratitude, community, and meaningful impact. This period represents a powerful opportunity to support local organizations that create immediate, visible change in our own neighborhoods.
In 2025, with Giving Tuesday falling on December 2nd, just five days after Thanksgiving, we have a natural arc from reflection to action that can transform our communities. Donors are especially inclined to give during this period because they are thinking about both their values and their year‑end finances.
For members, it’s an ideal time to align personal priorities with meaningful, tax‑deductible contributions. For organizations entering this window, a clear message and simple giving options see higher engagement and stronger fundraising results.
The MTM Institute invites you to support us and other established, 501(c)(3) organizations proving local services this giving season, including:
| Organization | Designation | Headquarters | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| The MTM Institute | National/International | Cambridge | Massachusetts |
| Cambridge Local First | Local | Cambridge | Massachusetts |
| Cambridge Women’s Center | Local | Cambridge | Massachusetts |
| New York Cares | Regional | New York | New York |
| Volunteer New York! | Regional | Tarrytown | New York |
| New York State Parks | State | Albany | New York |
| W.A.R.M. NYC | Local | New York | New York |
| Center for Safety & Change | Local | New City | New York |
| Sierra Club | National/International | Oakland | California |
| Meals on Wheels America | National | Arlington | Virginia |
Donate to an organization by clicking it’s name above.
When you direct your giving toward local organizations, you create ripple effects that are visible in your daily life. Local nonprofits understand the unique needs of the community because they live and work alongside us. Their staff and volunteers are our neighbors, and their impact is something we can see firsthand.
During the giving season, nonprofit organizations are particularly focused on meeting critical year-end needs that affect people we interact with every day. Consider these powerful statistics about the annual giving season:
Imagine the transformation possible if even a quarter of those donations were directed to organizations serving our immediate communities. The impact would be both profound and visible in our daily lives:
The MTM Institute encourages you to support established 501(c)(3) organizations providing local services this giving season. While national organizations do important work, your donation to a local nonprofit creates a more concentrated impact in our immediate communities.
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