Giving Tuesday on Nov. 27 provides an opportunity to help

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving when individuals have the power to give back to organizations and communities and that are meaningful to them.

#GivingTuesday was founded in 2012 with a goal of inspiring people to support the causes they believe in.

This year, Giving Tuesday is on Nov. 27, 2018, directly following Black Friday and Cyber Monday – days when many American’s begin their holiday shopping.

Please consider using Giving Tuesday as a day to pause and to support the area of the University of Nebraska and its affiliates that means the most to you. Please consider joining us in advancing our university this holiday season while inspiring others to do the same.

Here are starting points that may help you locate a rewarding giving option:

University of Nebraska-Lincoln – various N Funds help make giving easy; check them out. Another option is to help the Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+ which helps students who need extra assistance.

University of Nebraska at Omaha – various UNO Funds exist to make giving easy; check them out. Another option is to support the Maverick Food Pantry, which helps students who need extra assistance.

University of Nebraska at Kearney – various UNK Funds also make giving easy; check them out.

University of Nebraska Medical Center – various UNMC Innovation Funds provide great opportunities.

Nebraska Medicine – rewarding opportunities to support the state’s No. 1 health care network are found here.

Have you made your gift? Please consider using #GivingTuesday to share with family and friends why philanthropy is important to you.

“Together, we are changing the lives of students, we’re continuing to expand our research, and we’re continuing to recruit and retain the most talented faculty and staff,” said Hank Bounds, president of the University of Nebraska. “We’re building facilities where the very best in teaching, learning and patient care can take place. Because of you, the University of Nebraska is strong and growing.”

At the University of Nebraska Foundation, our mission is to grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. We celebrate generosity and philanthropic activity on Giving Tuesday and throughout the year.