Vox Sentences - #GivingTuesday, Explained

Dear Vox supporter,

It’s that time of year again: For nearly a week after Thanksgiving, it feels like every day has its own cutesy name.

Today, we’re digging into the history of Giving Tuesday -- not only where it came from, but whether it really is helpful to make a charitable gift to an organization on one specific day of the year. Kelsey Piper has updated her incredibly helpful explainer on how Giving Tuesday became what it is today and made an argument for giving sooner rather than later. Interested in digging a little deeper into the world of donations? We’ve got you covered: Check out this look at charity ratings from 2018 and our brand-new piece from Dylan Matthews and Sigal Samuel on 10 guidelines for giving effectively.

We hope this coverage helps you make thoughtful decisions about whether and when you’re going to support the causes that you care about today and through the rest of the year.

I’ll also put our cards on the table: We could use your support, just like any other organization that you believe in. We believe that our work can and should remain free to access — but without a subscription model, we rely on contributors to help us cover the costs of producing clear and distinctive journalism.

If Vox’s work has meant anything to you this year, I hope you’ll consider giving $20 or whatever you can today.

Yes, I'll give

Your contribution will go directly to the costs of producing our style of journalism. And more than that, it shows our entire team just how many people have a stake in keeping this work alive. We could not be more grateful.

Thank you. And happy Giving Tuesday!

Blair Hickman

Executive director of development