Together, we can do more

Giving Tuesday is Dec. 1. To celebrate this day of generosity, Thrivent is making a shared pool of up to $3 million in grant funds available.1

For one day only, donations made through Thrivent’s giving platform will receive a boost, helping support the organizations you care about most.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Dec. 1!

Your generosity multiplied

Make your donation on Dec. 1 through Thrivent's giving platform and your donation will receive a boost! Thrivent also covers the online processing fees, so 100% of your donation goes to the organizations you choose to support.2  



Anyone can make a personal donation through Thrivent’s giving platform—you do not need to be a Thrivent client or member to participate. Whatever causes matter to you, there's a good chance you'll find them in our online catalog. Browse more than 52,000 enrolled organizations and support the people, causes and communities you care about.

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Because generosity is part of who we are, we create opportunities for people to support the causes and communities they care about. Giving Tuesday is one way we do that.

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Giving Tuesday FAQs

Find details about Giving Tuesday participation, how Thrivent’s boost works, and what to expect after making a gift. 

Participating in the campaign 

Q: What is the Giving Tuesday campaign? 
A: On Giving Tuesday, Thrivent is making up to $3 million in grant funds available to boost online donations made through Thrivent’s giving platform. Donors can choose from over 52,000 enrolled organizations currently listed in our Thrivent Choice® catalog. 

Q: Who can donate? 
A: Anyone can make a personal donation through Thrivent’s giving platform during the campaign window. Donors do not need to be Thrivent clients or members to give. 

Q: Which organizations can I support? 
A: Donors can choose any organization listed in Thrivent’s online catalog at the time of the campaign.   

Q: How do I make a donation? 
A: Visit thrivent.com/give or thrivent.com/organizations during the Giving Tuesday campaign window, search for the enrolled organization you want to support, and complete your donation online. 

Q: When do I need to make my donation for it to be included? 
A: Donations must be made online through Thrivent’s giving platform between 12 midnight and 11:59 p.m. in the donor’s time zone on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, to be eligible for the boost. 

Q. What is the minimum donation amount allowed? 
A.  $1.00 

Q. What is the maximum donation amount allowed? 
A.  $999,999.99 

Q: Are there processing fees? 
A: Thrivent covers the online processing fees for donations made through our giving platform, so 100% of your donation goes to support the organization you care about. 

Q: Can I give by check, donor-advised fund, qualified charitable distribution or another method? 
A: No. To be eligible for the Giving Tuesday boost, donations must be made online through Thrivent’s giving platform during the campaign window. 

Q. What payment methods are accepted on Thrivent’s giving platform? 
A: Credit/debit cards and Apple/Google Pay 
Note: Direct bank payments (ACH) will not be available on Giving Tuesday.  

Q. What information is shared with the organization I donate to?
A. Thrivent shares your name, contact information, date and amount of donation with the charitable organization(s) you support.

Q. How will this transaction show up on my bank statement? 
A. The transaction will display as Thrivent Charitable. 

Q: How does Thrivent’s boost work? 
A: Thrivent will boost donations from a shared $3 million pool, up to a $1-for-$1 ratio. Because many organizations will receive donations, the final boost ratio and amount will be calculated after the campaign based on total donations. 

Q: Will my donation receive a full $1-for-$1 boost? 
A: It depends on the total amount donated across all organizations. If total donations are $3 million or less, donations will receive a $1-for-$1 boost. If total donations exceed $3 million, each donation will receive a proportional boost. Examples: 
  • If up to $3 million is donated, a $1 boost for every $1 donated would be applied.  
  • If $6 million is donated during the campaign window, a $1 boost for every $2 donated would be applied.  
  • If $9 million is donated, a $1 boost for every $3 donated would be applied.  
Q: Do I need to do anything extra to receive the boost? 
A: No. If your donation is made online through Thrivent’s giving platform during the campaign window, Thrivent will calculate and provide the applicable boost after the campaign. 

Q: Will I receive a receipt for my donation? 
A: Yes. Donors will receive an email receipt from Thrivent Charitable shortly after completing a donation through the giving platform. 

Q: Is my donation tax deductible?   
A: You will receive a tax receipt from Thrivent Charitable for your donation made through Thrivent’s giving platform. Donors should consult their tax advisor for guidance about their individual situation. Thrivent does not provide tax advice. 

Q: When will the organization receive my donation and Thrivent’s boost?   
A: Donations received on Giving Tuesday through Thrivent’s giving platform will be paid to organizations via EFT on December 9, 2026. Boost funds will be paid on or before December 16, 2026, as a separate EFT transaction. Please allow two to three business days after each EFT payment is sent for the funds to appear in the organization's bank account.
Note: If the organization is newly enrolled in Thrivent Choice, they may receive a paper check in the mail for donations instead of an EFT payment. 

Q: How will I know the total impact of the campaign? 
A: Thrivent will share overall campaign results after Giving Tuesday, once total donations and boost amounts are finalized. You can also visit thrivent.com/give on Giving Tuesday to see our impact counter in real time.  

Q: What if my donation is disputed, reversed or does not go through? 
A: Disputed, reversed or otherwise ineligible transactions will not receive a boost.  
1 Thrivent will provide up to $3 million in matching funds to boost eligible online donations made through Thrivent’s giving platform on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026. Donations may be matched up to one-to-one, but the total match provided by Thrivent will not exceed $3 million. If eligible donations total more than $3 million, matching funds will be distributed proportionally based on each organization’s share of total eligible donations. Final match amounts will be calculated after Giving Tuesday, and a full dollar-for-dollar match is not guaranteed.

2 Thrivent will pay up to $1,000,000 in online processing fees per calendar year for personal donations made through Thrivent's online giving platform.
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