A Look Back at Everyone Gives | 2012

Everyone Gives has just released final numbers from the first global social giving campaign of its kind last month, and they’re really something for all participants to be proud of.

Here’s the data from a little over two weeks:

•           More than 12,000 donors
•           …in 474 cities
•           …across 64 countries
•           …raised over $740,000
•           …for 1,479 charities around the world.

100% of all donations went directly to their intended beneficiaries, which ranged from well-known international non-profits to small local and community charities. Thanks to all who participated in this year’s event, whether by donating, promoting, organizing or mobilizing.

We’re already making plans for Everyone Gives in 2013; you can keep up with the latest developments through Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. But you don’t need to wait until then to donate. (You can review the full list of Everyone Gives charitable partners here.)

The public support that this Everyone Gives received from across the world makes clear is that the spirit of giving is alive and well. The capacity of social philanthropy campaigns to amplify that common desire to do good in the world is truly awe-inspiring, and I believe we’ve only seen the beginning. 

Everyone Gives Launches Next Week

Eight days to go before the launch of Everyone Gives, and our list of charitable partners worldwide is over 400 and still growing. In the U.S. we’ll be collecting donations for March of Dimes, United Way, the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Make-A-Wish and many more national organizations. Locally, our professionals, partners and colleagues will be supporting foundations in their own communities. Whatever you’re most passionate about—fighting poverty, protecting and nurturing children, curing disease—however you want to do good in the world, you’ll find a cause to donate to among our charities.

As February 22, 2012 grows nearer, it’s exciting to see the buzz that Everyone Gives is generating through our social media channels. The campaign has more than 1,700 fans on Facebook, and more than 500 followers on Twitter. We’ve seen steady increases in activity as word spreads and more and more people across the globe get involved.

Participating in Everyone Gives is easy. Click the video below to learn how:

Follow Everyone Gives on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn for the latest updates and news. Spread the word about the campaign to your own personal networks.

The pieces are in place. The vision of Everyone Gives—to amplify the power of individual giving—is poised to become a reality. Have you added your voice?