Farm Aid’s Giving Tuesday Results Increase by 352% in 4 Years

Giving Tuesday was not a big focus for Farm Aid until switching to Classy in 2015, when they were exposed to the staggering campaign totals raised by other organizations on the platform and wanted to become a part of the global movement.

It became more and more evident every year that Giving Tuesday was a strong way to mobilize supporters and kick off the year-end giving season, so Farm Aid launched their first Giving Tuesday campaign in 2016 to increase their visibility and attract new donors. Since that first campaign, their Giving Tuesday strategies have continued to improve every year, maximizing Classy’s tools and incorporating the latest fundraising best practices to engage supporters.

Their 2020 campaign was their most successful Giving Tuesday effort to date. Farm Aid added a compelling video testimonial to their Classy crowdfunding campaign and promoted a time-bound donation matching opportunity. The campaign’s text, colors, and tone remained consistent with other assets to instill a sense of familiarity and trust. Their impact blocks also highlighted how gifts would make a difference.

Farm Aid’s 2020 Giving Tuesday campaign raised $41,000 and grew 58% year over year. This was a 352% increase over their first Giving Tuesday campaign in 2016. 32% of donors to the 2020 campaign were first-time donors.