Giving Tuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving: December 1 in 2026 and November 30 in 2027. Nonprofits use merchandise in two ways: thank you gifts for donors at set giving levels, and items supporters buy or wear to spread the campaign.
Thank you gifts by giving level
| Giving level | Ideas |
|---|---|
| Thank you at a lower giving level | Sticker, tote bag, t-shirt |
| Thank you at a middle level | Hoodie, insulated tumbler |
| Thank you at a top level | Quarter zip, fleece blanket, a small gift box |
Gifts by giving level
Tie each item to a giving level and keep the cost of the gift small compared with the gift amount, so most of each donation goes to the mission. Talk to your accountant about how thank you gifts affect donor receipts.
Order before the holiday rush
Giving Tuesday is right after Thanksgiving, when production and shipping are busy. Order in October for items in hand before the campaign.
Shipping to donors
For gifts mailed to donors, a redemption page or address list and individual packing work like a gift program.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Giving Tuesday?
- The Tuesday after Thanksgiving: December 1, 2026 and November 30, 2027.
- What are good thank you gifts for donors?
- Items supporters use and show, such as tote bags, t-shirts, tumblers and hoodies, matched to giving levels.
- When should a nonprofit order Giving Tuesday merchandise?
- In October, before the holiday production rush.