This year Facebook is again partnering with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to match up to $2M in donations to fundraisers held on Facebook by nonprofits. Additionally, Facebook is waiving its typical 5% fee on donations to U.S-based nonprofits all day long.

It’s a big step up from last year for both groups, when Facebook only waived fees up to $500,000 and the Gates Foundation only matched $500,000 (but later increased it to $900,000 as the original milestone was hit within hours). Last year on Giving Tuesday Facebook raised $6.79M total via their fundraising platform, and $168M was raised worldwide by all participants.

Matching for U.S nonprofits will be capped at $50,000, or $1,000 per fundraiser or donate button until the $2M matching limit is hit.

This $1,000 limit means that the most successful nonprofits will have lots of individual fundraisers and donate buttons created by a variety of Facebook users, and not just rely on ones created by themselves.

So in additional to actually donating money you can help by creating fundraiser for a nonprofit here, or just add a donate button to a Facebook post by typing #donate. There’s also an option to go live and add a donate button to your live stream, essentially letting you create your own mini-telethon.

Matching starts at 8am ET, so if you’re planning on donating to a your favorite charity make sure you do it early in case the matching funds run out.

This article originally appeared on Tech Crunch.

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Giving Tuesday, aka #GivingTuesday, started in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation as a way for people to take a break from the post-Thanksgiving shopping extravaganza and give back to charities and causes that are close to their heart.

It’s also a great way to kick off the holiday season by paying it forward and even finding a new cause to focus on for the upcoming new year.

There are many good celebrities and organizations that are getting involved this year. Whether it’s matching donations or sharing support for an underserved initiative, the celebrity news headlines, and our Twitter feeds, are bursting with #GivingTuesday notifications!

Good Organizations Increase Donations on #GivingTuesday

Many companies and causes are doubling donations, which helps to increase the impact of contributions on this important day.

Radisson

The Radisson hotel brand announced its #ShareYourPlate initiative, which invites social media users to share photos of their plates of food today to raise awareness for the hunger problem worldwide. For every photo shared on Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #ShareYourPlate, Radisson will donate $1, up to $500, to benefit Feeding America and The Global FoodBanking Network.

“This campaign supports the brand’s commitment to help source one Million meals through strategic efforts in our communities,” said Rich Flores, vice president, branding, Radisson. “We have declared through Radisson’s responsible business program, there is No Room For Hunger and are committed to driving awareness on the ground at our hotels and even on social media through initiatives like #ShareYourPlate”.

Humane Society and Halo Pets

The Humane Society teamed up with organic pet food brand Halo Pets to match donations with a bowl of food for a shelter animal.

“So grateful for @halopets support this #GivingTuesday! For every $1 donated, 1 bowl of food will help feed a rescued pet! #GivingFoodsDay,” the Humane Society tweeted.

So grateful for @halopets support this #GivingTuesday! For every $1 donated, 1 bowl of food will help feed a rescued pet! #GivingFoodsDay pic.twitter.com/ZebAEDnsQR

— Humane Society (@HumaneSociety) November 29, 2016

No Kid Hungry

For Giving Tuesday, the nonprofit No Kid Hungry teamed up with a generous team of donors to match donations for the entire day.

It’s time for #TeamNKH to mobilize! Tell everyone you know – #GivingTuesday gifts to #NoKidHungry are doubled today! https://t.co/EVEMT21OS1 pic.twitter.com/RNNCUOaztJ

— No Kid Hungry (@nokidhungry) November 29, 2016

Charity: water

Charity: water has a similar initiative. When donors sign up for the organization’s monthly giving community, a generous donor will match their gift today.

Celebrate #GivingTuesday by joining our monthly giving community, and a generous donor will match your gift! https://t.co/hRYCPzaiWr pic.twitter.com/RKnZijb796

— charity: water (@charitywater) November 29, 2016

Alzheimer’s Association

Charity Miles, an app that partners with organizations to raise money for nonprofits, shared its support for the Alzheimer’s Association by ensuring its Twitter followers get out and run.

When users track their runs through the Charity Miles app, they automatically raise money for their favorite charities. Donations come from a number of corporate sponsors.

Let’s make giving go viral today for #GivingTuesday! Help fund Alzheimer’s care, support & research: https://t.co/efYs9h0z3D. #ENDALZ pic.twitter.com/ckZfHHGH1F

— Alzheimer’s Assoc. (@alzassociation) November 29, 2016

Good Celebrities Tweet Support for #GivingTuesday

Celebrities share their support for their favorite causes and encourage their fans to pay it forward through volunteering or donations in honor of Giving Tuesday.

Chris Evans

The Captain America actor helped Christopher’s Haven’s #Give5Get5 campaign go viral by tweeting his support for the cause.

“I’ve been challenged by @chris_haven to get 5 people to donate just $5! Help if you can! https://give.classy.org/give5get5  #Give5Get5 #GivingTuesday,” Chris tweeted.

The organization launched its campaign today and shared, “It’s small donations that together make a BIG impact. Here at Christopher’s Haven, we work hard to provide beautiful homes and fun events for our families as they come to Boston to fight cancer.”

So far, it’s raised $1,000 if its $10,000 goal.

I’ve been challenged by @chris_haven to get 5 people to donate just $5! Help if you can! https://t.co/H6Z70KEgxY #Give5Get5 #GivingTuesday

— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) November 29, 2016

Kerry Washington

Kerry teamed up with Tory Burch to raise awareness for financial abuse towards females suffering from domestic abuse.

“Happy #GivingTuesday!Help me end financial abuse,bid on this @ToryBurch #PurplePurse. #FreeToWalk #Kerry4PurplePurse http://bit.ly/Purse5,” she tweeted.

Happy #GivingTuesday!Help me end financial abuse,bid on this @ToryBurch #PurplePurse. #FreeToWalk #Kerry4PurplePurse https://t.co/YED5pmsrQA pic.twitter.com/z4ggSfAKKw

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) November 29, 2016

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah partnered with her pal Jessica Seinfeld to help mothers through the GOOD Plus Foundation.

“In the spirit of #GivingTuesday– @foodstirs is donating 20% of all profits today to @GOODPlusFdn. Get in the spirit!! @JessSeinfeld,” Sarah shared.

In the spirit of #GivingTuesday– @foodstirs is donating 20% of all profits today to @GOODPlusFdn. Get in the spirit!! @JessSeinfeld pic.twitter.com/v7mYJ64nBe

— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) November 29, 2016

Yvette Nicole Brown

The Community actress is sharing her support for America’s classrooms.

A very special #GivingTuesday message for you, from our friend @YNB. Support a classroom today: https://t.co/6ZnYNI16OD pic.twitter.com/mPikGS1u3P

— DonorsChoose (@DonorsChoose) November 29, 2016

Jamie Lee Curtis

Giving means Living @ChildrensLA join me on #GivingTuesday give the GIFT of LIFE! https://t.co/Y6dnUwU457.

— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) November 29, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda

The Hamilton creator is giving back to the Latino community and sharing fun Gifs on Twitter in honor of #GifingTuesday

7) Back to #GivingTuesday! I give to https://t.co/OIsUUJCoQ3 to expand community organizing in Latino communities & help community agencies.

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 29, 2016

Dane DeHaan

“It’s #GivingTuesday & I’m supporting one of the best places in the : Paul Newman’s @holewallcamp!  You should too! http://bit.ly/2fdiSrW,” Dane wrote.

It’s #GivingTuesday & I’m supporting one of the best places in the : Paul Newman’s @holewallcamp! You should too! https://t.co/NSaniNSWpa pic.twitter.com/itHCoMhVix

— Dane DeHaan (@danedehaan) November 29, 2016

Bruce Springsteen

The Boss is helping feed kids in NJ.

“Today, 1 in 5 NJ kids will miss at least one meal. Give to @CFBNJ today & your gift will be doubled. http://FeedNJkids.org  #GivingTuesday,” he tweeted.

Today, 1 in 5 NJ kids will miss at least one meal. Give to @CFBNJ today & your gift will be doubled. https://t.co/uhqoGGaYa2 #GivingTuesday

— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) November 29, 2016

We want to hear how you’re getting involved. Tweet your #GivingTuesday news to @GoodCelebrity and tell us how you’re paying it forward!

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This year, many A-list names are getting together to support a cause close to all of their hearts – children.

Celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Sofia Vergara, Michael Strahan, Jimmy Kimmel and Luis Fonsi are using their power for good to join St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® National Outreach Director Marlo Thomas in promoting the St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign.

“It means so much to us that year after year they open their hearts to the children of St. Jude,” said Thomas.

“[It] lets us keep my father’s founding promise that no family receives a bill from St. Jude for anything — not for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live,” he added.

The campaign is in its 19th year and raises awareness and funds for the organization’s continued battle to end childhood cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

Aniston, Kimmel, and the other stars will appear in their own TV spot alongside a child that benefits from St. Jude’s work. These commercials are slated to air all throughout the holiday season.

“Every year the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign helps transform the holiday season into a time when we can all make a huge difference and help save the lives of precious children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases,” said Aniston.

“St. Jude holds a special place in my heart and I am honored to lend my voice in raising awareness to support St. Jude’s lifesaving mission of finding cures and saving children in communities across America and around the world.”

In addition to the ads, St. Jude’s is aimed to raise funds and awareness for its cause by selling merchandise crafted by celebrity partners. For example, St. Jude partner HSN collaborated with stars including Thomas, Melissa McCarthy, Kristin Chenoweth, Christie Brinkley, Iris Apfel, Giuliana Rancic to design a Holiday Ornament Collection.

“I have met a lot of great people in my life but the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are so inspiring” said Strahan.

“St. Jude is one of my favorite places. The care they provide is unsurpassed and families don’t have to pay St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food. Please join me during the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign this holiday season. Your support will help ensure that children from across America and around the world continue to benefit from the lifesaving research and treatment being done every day at St. Jude.”

Throughout November and December, consumers are asked to support the campaign by shopping at more than 70 leading national brands and sharing what they #GiveThanks for using social media.

“I had a lot of fun filming these spots with Isabelle, Marleigh and John Claude – all of whom are great kids,” said Kimmel.

“This holiday season we can help St. Jude continue to treat the toughest cases while ensuring that families never pay St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food.  Every little bit can help save the lives of these sweet and beautiful children.”

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