The second annual World Give Day is just two weeks away and everyone here at GiveFoward is getting excited.

World Give Day is one day a year that we encourage people to focus on giving.  Give a donation, give a hug, just give something.  It is our goal to use this day to encourage people to start promoting a culture of giving and plan to incorporate more giving in their every day lives.

If you were involved at all last year you know the day was a big hug-fest (check out our video) and a total blast.  This year we’re taking it a step further (hint it may involve bouncy balls) but we want you to get in on the action too!

So here are a few pointers on how you can get involved:

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someone who wants to make the world a better place: fortunately it is pretty easy to get involved with World Give Day.  The important thing is to spread the word and keep the giving spirit alive past May 4th.  Here are a few easy steps:

• Step one: Make time for one act of giving.  Give a donation, give a hug, just give something.

• Step two: Shout it from the rooftops! Tell people about your act of giving and encourage your friends and family to give as well.  Spread the word via social media, send a text message, use the Bat-Signal, whatever it takes, just tell everyone you meet about World Give Day and encourage them to give as well.

*Important note: on Twitter follow hashtag: #giveday for the latest on World Give Day.

• Step three: This one is critical because it keeps the giving going.  Mark one day on your calendar every month to make a day of giving.

• Step four: Rinse, repeat.

a blogger: take part in World Give Day blog series.  Bloggers are participating by writing about giving by responding to the statement “Small scale donors are the backbone of philanthropy”.  We will then share the posts here on the World Give Day Site and start a conversation about giving.

a crowdfunding site: reach out to us at: info@GiveForward.com and we will get you linked on the World Give Day partner page and send you further information about how you can get involved.

a TVstation/newspaper/writer/other media outlet: give us a holler! We love to talk about giving and we’d be happy to talk more about the history of World Give Day and how we are encouraging people to get involved. You can reach us at:Cate@GiveForward.com or 312-957-6113.

Now get out there and start giving!