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 University-wide units (CUNY TV, CUNY Athletic Conference, CUNY Citizenship Now, CUNY Inclusive and Adaptive Sports)


Q. When is #CUNYTUESDAY?

#CUNYTUESDAY is on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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. Contributions may be made via credit and debit card only. Donations are tax-deductible and cannot be refunded. Donations will be processed and receipted by GiveGab/Bonterra.


Q. What is GiveGab/Bonterra?

GiveGab, which is becoming Bonterra, is a nonprofit online giving platform that helps nonprofits to 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 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 nonprofit will be disbursed directly from GiveGab/Bonterra via direct deposit within 5 business days.


Q. How much of my donation goes to the nonprofit?

Credit Card processing fees apply for all major credit cards at 2.5% + $0.30. You are given the option to cover the fees. If you choose this option, 100% of your online charitable gift will go to the college(s) or program(s) you choose to support. Any donation processed outside of the #CUNYTUESDAY donation period through GiveGab.com, or subsequent recurring donations, are also subject to the transaction fees outlined above. All donations are final and cannot be refunded.


Q. Who will receive my contact information?

The organizations 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 to make a donation?


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 or program 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 https://www.cunytuesday.org on your mobile device.


Q. Can I give before or after December 3, 2024?

Yes!  Online giving will open on November 11, 2024 and the site will continue accepting donations until 11:59 pm December 31st, 2024.