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I hate Giving Tuesday

I hate Giving Tuesday

I really, really do.

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Brad Smith
Dec 01, 2021
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I hate Giving Tuesday
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Even though I’m a career fundraiser, I hate Giving Tuesday. I find it profoundly messed up and sad that we have only one day on the calendar dedicated to generosity and the reminder of the role charity plays in our society. We need a whole day to remind us of the central role that a $440 billion industry plays in the fabric of our daily lives?

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