FAQ
Q. What is #CUNYTUESDAY?
#CUNYTUESDAY is a day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. #CUNYTUESDAY is an initiative of CUNY to benefit the students at our 25 colleges and four participating University-wide units (CUNY TV, CUNY Athletics Conference, CUNY Adaptive Sports Program and CUNY Citizenship Now!).
Q. When is #CUNYTUESDAY?
#CUNYTUESDAY is on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from midnight to 11:59 PM.
Q. Who can donate?
Anyone may donate. Donations made through the #CUNYTUESDAY online portal go to the charitable nonprofit foundations of our colleges. Donations are tax-deductible and cannot be refunded. Contributions may be made via credit and debit card only. Donations will be receipted by GiveGab.
Q. What is GiveGab?
GiveGab is an online giving platform that helps nonprofit organizations raise money, engage donors and manage volunteers quickly and efficiently. CUNY leverages the GiveGab platform to power #CUNYTUESDAY.
Q. I’m currently a student, how can I get involved?
You can go to your college’s #CUNYTUESDAY page (search here) and look for Ambassador opportunities and ways to use your social media contacts to spread the word.
Q. If I am a faculty or staff member, can I participate?
Yes! All CUNY employees are invited to participate in #CUNYTUESDAY. You can donate online using a credit or debit card.
Q. How will donations be distributed?
Each donation made to a participating college will be disbursed directly from GiveGab via direct deposit within 5 business days.
Q. How much of my donation goes to the college?
Credit Card processing fees apply at 2.5% + $0.30. You are given the option to cover the fees, and if you choose this option, 100% of your online charitable gift will go to the receiving organization. All donations are final and cannot be refunded.
Any donations processed outside of the Giving Day donation period through GiveGab.com, or subsequent recurring donations, are also subject to the transaction fees outlined above.
Q. Who will receive my contact information?
The school you choose to support will have access to your name and email address. This information is used solely to send thank you messages, provide the option to receive future notifications, and to notify you of future activities.
Q. Do I need to create an account with GiveGab?
No. You do not need to create an account to make a donation. The benefits of creating an account include having your tax receipts collected in one location, being able to track your donations, follow the school you support, and engage in future volunteering and donations. Your tax receipt is emailed immediately upon processing your donation. To claim a donation as a deduction on U.S. taxes, you should retain the donation receipt as an official record.
Q. Can I make donations via a mobile device?
Yes! Simply visit www.cunytuesday.org on your mobile device.
Q. Can I give before or after November 28, 2023?
Yes! Online giving will open on November 1, 2023 and the site will continue accepting donations until December 31st, 2023.