Generosity in Action: Nigeria prepares for its first Giving Festival

As Nigeria prepares for its inaugural Giving Festival on December 2, organizations across sectors are gearing up for a national moment dedicated to generosity, community unity, and collective impact.

To guide this preparation, the Giving Festival team will host a virtual Pre-Festival Summit on Tuesday, November 25, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM WAT on Microsoft Teams.

This session is one of the most important opportunities for nonprofits, companies, community groups, and individuals to gain clarity on how to participate meaningfully.

The Giving Festival builds on the momentum of GivingTuesday, the global day dedicated to generosity, volunteering, and acts of kindness.

While GivingTuesday is observed worldwide, the Giving Festival extends the idea into a uniquely Nigerian celebration, one that highlights community-driven generosity and cultural expressions of giving that already flourish across the country.

What to Expect at the Pre-Festival Summit

Participants can look forward to:

• A full walkthrough of the Giving Festival and what will take place nationwide on December 2.
• Guidance for NGOs, companies, and community groups on meaningful and effective participation.
• A practical session on planning, fundraising, and communication strategies for GivingTuesday.
• A Q&A session to address questions on partnerships, logistics, and community engagement.

Why This Session Matters

Nigeria is hosting its first Giving Festival, and many organizations are eager to join but may be unsure about the right approach.

This Pre-Festival Summit offers the structure needed to participate confidently and effectively.

It provides clarity on expectations, helps organizations avoid last-minute confusion, and equips participants with practical tools to mobilize supporters, communicate their goals, and organize activities that reflect the spirit of generosity.

By attending, organizations can ensure their contributions on December 2 are well-coordinated, impactful, and aligned with the national celebration.

Who Can Attend

The Pre-Festival Summit is open to nonprofits, community groups, companies, CSR teams, youth-led networks, faith-based organizations, social enterprises, student associations, and individuals planning grassroots initiatives.

The session welcomes everyone, whether they already have a GivingTuesday plan or are still deciding how to participate.

How to Take Part

Taking part in the summit is simple. Participants only need to register using the link provided and join the virtual Microsoft Teams session at the scheduled time on November 25.

Once registered, they will gain access to the guidance, planning tools, and strategic insights needed to shape their GivingTuesday or Giving Festival activities.

The summit is designed to help every participant, regardless of size or experience, prepare for an impactful day of generosity on December 2.

REGISTER HERE

As the country counts down to its first Giving Festival, tomorrow’s Pre-Festival Summit will play a key role in ensuring that organizations and individuals are ready to contribute to a unified, inspiring, and truly Nigerian celebration of generosity.