While most Americans spend Black Friday lining up for “Doorbuster” sales and heading to the shopping malls for their holiday gifts, there’s a movement toward a different approach.
A few weeks ago, retailer giant REI announced their #OPTOUTSIDE campaign that they’d close their stores the day after Thanksgiving to encourage employees and customers to spend time outdoors instead of shopping. While some of us are really okay to not shop, and will actually take REI up on their outdoor challenge, a many people will also choose to give monetarily to an important cause.
This holiday season, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite organizations to encourage giving at Thanksgiving this year!
This list is by no means exhaustive. You can also search for organizations to give to through sites such as Charity Navigator, Give.org, Great Nonprofits, or Guidestar.
Here are a few recommended charitable organizations to consider:
Net Impact — empowers a new generation to drive social and environmental change on their campuses and throughout their careers.
Girls Inc. – encourages all girls to be smart, strong, and bold.
National Association of Women Business Owners – propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power worldwide.
Women Venture – helps women attain economic self-sufficiency through the creation and growth of profitable and sustainable businesses.
Catalyst – expands opportunities for women and business; dedicated to creating more inclusive workplaces where employees representing every dimension of diversity can thrive.
Women’s Global Empowerment Fund – reach poor and underserved women in northern Uganda; work for social justice, increased human security and women’s empowerment.
Association for Women in Science – champions the interests of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across all disciplines and employment sectors.
