Earth Gives
Earth Gives
Nonprofit Toolkit
🌎Welcome!
Eligibility & Registration
Registration is a two-step process and takes as little as 15 minutes.
Environmental nonprofits with a presence in the U.S. can apply to participate.
See the Earth Gives Terms of Service Agreement.
To support Earth Gives' work towards this initiative, there is a yearly registration fee to particiate.
Nonprofits participating in Earth Gives Day are automatically eligible to accept donations during GivingTuesday!
One Registration, Two Giving Days.
New Organizations
Login, Apply as a new organization and complete the eligibility form.
If eligible, you'll receive an email invitation to complete registration.
Have the following handy:
- Organization's logo
- Organization's Mission Statement
- Organization's About Us
- Organization's 501c3 eligibility letter or Fiscal Sponsor letter
Submit your profile for review! Once eligible, complete registration with bank information and registration fee. Maximize your profile and submit for final approval. (You can always return to update and add more content, photos, videos, etc.)
Returning Organizations
Login, complete registration and maximize your public profile!
If you're a new organization, this is your step 2 to being approved.
Have the following handy:
- Photos, events, and volunteer needs
- Banking details for donation disbursement via direct deposit
- A payment method for the registration fee
Once approved your organization will appear in search results on
EarthGives.org. Maximize your profile to a broader audience, even if you do work locally. Start recruiting peer-to-peer fundraisers and add volunteer opportunities if relevant.
Steps for a successful Earth Gives Campaign!
Registration for 2025 opens March 10!
Dates, Resources, & Webinars
Resources:
Register for Webinars: Stay tuned for 2025 Webinars.
- Nonprofit Registration
- Marketing and Messaging
- Peer Fundraising
Sample Social Media Posts, Marketing Material, and Facebook Images
Please use the Earth Gives Day Logo for all your marketing needs.
- Earth Gives Day Logo - with tagline
- Earth Gives Day Logo - without tagline
- Earthgives.org Logo
- Earth Gives Day Social Media Covers
GivingTuesday Resources
- #GivingTuesday Logo - with tagline
- Earth Gives GivingTuesday Logo
- Give, Volunteer, Share Log- with tagline
Give in 2024
- Early Giving begins September 5
- Earth Gives Day is Tuesday, October 7
- GivingTuesday is Tuesday, December 2
Together, let's bring the change.
#EarthGives #EarthGivesDay #EarthGivers #ecophilanthropy #philanthropy #generosity
Finish Strong!
A successful giving day depends on you: how you motivate your supporters, how you grow your donor base, and how you excite our community. Thank your donors! Celebrate with your donors and supporters by sending them a special thank you. Phone calls are best, followed by handwritten thank you notes, form letter thank you letters, emails, or texts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What organizations are eligible to participate?
Register NonprofitEnvironmental 501c3 nonprofits with a presence in the U.S. can apply to participate. More details here: Earth Gives Terms of Service Agreement.
Nonprofits participating in Earth Gives Day are automatically eligible to accept donations during GivingTuesday!
Why should my nonprofit participate?
This Earth Gives platform allows climate-specific nonprofits an opportunity to come together as a community and invite investment, volunteer sign ups, showcase actionable insights and expand your own community of "earth givers."
Nonprofits can consider Earth Gives as another component of their year long giving strategy. Like any tool, it's as effective as you want to make it. A nonprofit can invest as little or as much time, energy, and resources in promoting the 30-day initiative to your supporters and potential supporters . Utilizing the peer-to-peer offerings makes it easy to expand your reach.
Nonprofits are also eligible to receive cash incentive prizes during Earth Gives Day.
Communities that have held Giving Days in prior years report a significant percentage of new donors based on community awareness and social media influence. It takes a united effort to raise change in the fight on climate change.
Is there a fee to participate?
Yes, To support Earth Gives' work as a nonprofit and the investment it makes in this platform and initiative, we chargea a nominal yearly registration fee to particiate.
Registration fees are based on budget size:
- $50 for groups below $400,000
- $90 for groups $400,000 - $1 Million
- $150 for groups over $1 Million
If you have any questions about these fees, please contact us at connect@earthgives.org
When is the deadline for nonprofits to participate?
Nonprofits must register by midnight, August 22 to participate in Earth Gives Day. Giving kicks off September 5 and culminates on October 7. You are also eligible to raise money for GivingTuesday on December 2, 2025 and through the end of the year.
Registration for Earth Gives Day is welcome through late spring and through the summer. The sooner you can sign up, the more time you have to recruit peer-to-peer fundraisers. Let's rally the country and beyond to support your climate, climate justice and environmental work.
Will organizations receive donor & volunteer information?
Yes!
Participating nonprofits have access to donor and volunteer information within their Earth Gives nonprofit portal.
This information includes a list of donations with donor contact info, in honor or memory of notes, supporting fundraisers, volunteer interests and more!
When will organizations receive donation checks?
Key DatesPlease review the Terms of Service.
The first Earth Gives Day donation distribution will be completed by October 27. The final Earth Gives Day distribution will be by November 20. This will include any late donations, Green Them All funds, Prize Funds and matches received through Earth Gives Day.
Stay tuned for GivingTuesday distribution expectations.
How can I register for GivingTuesday?
More about our PartnerIf your organization is Approved and published for Earth Gives Day, you are automatically approved for GivingTuesday!
We are thrilled to welcome GivingTuesday as an Earth Gives Day partner! GivingTuesday is a massive movement to advance generosity.
Promote your organization on EarthGives.org and invite donors to join us for GivingTuesday!
What if I still have questions about Earth Gives Day?
Please email us at connect@earthgives.org.
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