Today is the 11th annual Give OUT Day, a time to show the power of the LGBTQ community and boost our collective impact by giving to LGBTQ nonprofits. Even small donations can have a big effect today, as organizations with the greatest number of unique donors may win additional cash prizes. Please give if you can, and help spread the word regardless.
Any day is a good day to give, of course, but doing so en masse like this, on the only national day of giving for the LGBTQ community, helps show the power of our community and allies. Again, even small donations are important. If you’re thinking of making any charitable donations this year, even small ones (there’s a minimum donation of only $10), why not make them today? Simply donate online through GiveOUTDay.org. All gifts are 100% tax-deductible.
Many nonprofits are working extra hard as LGBTQ, reproductive, and other rights are eroded. I’m not going to tout specific organizations—there are too many that I love. I’ll simply encourage you to choose one or more of the many local and national LGBTQ nonprofits participating, including ones that specifically support parents and families (although many others also do so through their broader work). You can search for your favorite group by name, category, or location. Just make your donation before 11:59 p.m. ET today, June 28, 2023.
Even if you can’t give financially, please help by sharing information about the event on social media.
Over the past ten years, Give OUT Day has raised millions to support LGBTQ nonprofits of all sizes across the U.S. As always, any donations you make are at your own risk, and I encourage you to read all the details on the Give OUT Day site, especially the FAQ for donors. I hope you’ll consider participating in whatever way you can! Remember to involve your kids, too, in helping to choose an organization, contributing their pennies (through you; you’ll have to pay online), or just watching you make the donation while you explain why it matters.