Although some organizations take high overhead costs, we are often better with those people involving themselves in a cause they believe in than if they put their efforts elsewhere. Simply raising awareness and providing information and volunteer opportinuties can make all the difference. One reason to donate on Giving Tuesday, in addition to other times throughout the year, is that organizations often find "matching gifts" at this time.

It does seem silly that this is so soon after Thanksgiving. Did we not spend all those efforts on a feast to give Thanks?