Amid the buzz of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there’s one day that speaks straight to the heart: Giving Tuesday. Since its start in 2012, Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement that celebrates radical generosity — the idea that small acts of giving can create a ripple effect of connection and kindness. This movement aligns closely with our nonprofit client focus and company values of people, potential, simplicity, gratitude and fun. In fact, our founding team came together because of a shared passion for supporting nonprofits to increase their impact through the effective use of technology. We took a quick poll of our team members to highlight a few organizations they’ll be supporting this Giving Tuesday, throughout the holiday season, and year-round. Read on to learn more about the organizations that TFPG founders will be supporting on this important day to celebrate radical generosity!
Supported by Julie Loyd
The tough reality is that many families struggle to afford essentials for their infants and toddlers, including diapers and baby wipes. Austin Diaper Bank provides 35,000 families in Central Texas with diapers, wipes and menstrual supplies. Their mission is to provide a clean and reliable supply of diapers and other essentials so these families can improve their quality of life. Founded in 2013, the organization has grown to support six counties in Central Texas and includes a network of partner agencies. Their supplies come from donations, diaper drives and fundraising. Learn more about the organization’s impact to families in Texas here.
Supported by Mira Greene
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, named after a civil rights leader, is an organization that advances racial and economic justice to ensure dignity and opportunity for low-income people and people of color. Their work centers around advocating for racial and economic justice by focusing on reducing reliance on incarceration and building community-centered solutions. Through initiatives like policy advocacy, community organizing, and public education, the Center empowers marginalized communities to challenge systemic inequality and create opportunities for thriving and equity. Read more about Ella Baker Center for Human Rights and their work here.
Supported by Mandy Kustchied
MANNA FoodBank is a private, not-for-profit service organization focused on ending food insecurity in the 16 counties in Western North Carolina. They focus on partnerships between the food industry, partner pantries, and human service organizations to put food on the tables of thousands of families. Their programs focus on food distribution, feeding children, health and nutrition, advocacy, and disaster response. This organization has been instrumental in distributing food to those in need in the wake of Hurricane Helene and the impact it had on the region. Learn more about MANNA FoodBank and their serivces here.
Supported by Jen Cole
The Okanagan Science Centre was founded in 1990 by a small team of dedicated volunteers at a time when nobody thought a community as small as Vernon, B.C., could sustain a science-focused facility. Over 30 years later, Okanagan Science Centre remains dedicated to its mission of making scientific learning and discovery accessible to visitors of all ages. Okanagan Science Centre offers special exhibits and scientific programming, day camps, educational outreach programs, and special events to residents and visitors to the North Okanagan region. Plan your visit to Okanagan Science Centre or learn more about their mission here.
Supported by Marthe Rana
Teen Kitchen Project (TKP) is a nonprofit based in California that focuses on bringing young people into the kitchen to cook delicious and nourishing food for those facing chronic illnesses in the Santa Cruz area. The teens involved get to learn important life skills, understand the impact of food choices, and feel good about giving back to their community. The organization has substantial reach, with over 104,000 medically tailored meals cooked, packaged and delivered in 2023. The organization is funded through a combination of community donations, grants, and contracts with local and state agencies. Read more about the organization’s mission here.
Supported by Cassandra Grissom
The Salvation Army Austin, a local chapter of the international organization, exists to meet the human need wherever, whenever and however they can. Cassandra volunteers every year at The Salvation Army Cheer warehouse, where staff and volunteers process and package all the gifts donated for the organization’s Angel Tree program. This is an end-of-year program where supporters can donate holiday gifts and other needed items to low-income families in their community. Learn more about The Salvation Army Austin and their holiday programs here.
Our founding team cares about supporting the charitable sector in all that we do: in our personal lives through volunteering and donations and in our professional lives with our nonprofit clients. A big part of how we live our values as an organization is through our actions. We were recently very excited to share about our inaugural philanthropy initiative, which is a pro bono award designed to empower nonprofits with improved technology infrastructure. If you’re a nonprofit on Salesforce who could use help to remove roadblocks, untangle your technology, and empower your staff, learn more here. Applications are open until December 9th.
To learn more about Giving Tuesday and the global movement for radical generosity, visit the website here. We would love to hear what organizations you support at this time of year or all-year round. Feel free to drop us a line and share!