A Powerful Commitment: Announcing Our $10,000 Matching Donor for Giving Tuesday

Today, I’m thrilled to share incredible news that will significantly amplify the impact of our Giving Tuesday campaign: an anonymous supporter has stepped forward with a $10,000 matching gift.

This generous donor has pledged to match every dollar given to SC Equality on Giving Tuesday — dollar for dollar, up to $10,000. That means your gift goes twice as far at a time when advocacy, visibility, and community resilience matter so deeply here in South Carolina.

Matching gifts are powerful because they turn individual acts of generosity into collective momentum. When you give $25, it becomes $50. When you give $100, our matching donor also contributes $100, turning your impact into $200. And a gift of $1,000 becomes $2,000 of support fueling SC Equality’s mission. Every donation is doubled — every contribution carries twice the weight.

This kind of commitment is more than financial. It’s a statement of belief: belief in SC Equality’s work, belief in our community’s strength, and belief in the future we are building together. This match tells us that people see the value in defending LGBTQ+ rights at the State House, in showing up as a resource at community events, and in uplifting the stories and experiences of those whose visibility has come at a cost.

This anonymous donor asked for no recognition, no spotlight — only that their gift inspire others to join them in supporting SC Equality’s mission. Their generosity reflects the quiet, powerful leadership that often drives real progress in our state: everyday people who choose to invest in equality because they believe everyone deserves dignity, safety, and belonging.

Over the past year, we have navigated difficult legislative battles, witnessed beautiful moments of resilience, and continued building a movement grounded in courage and connection. This matching gift strengthens our ability to continue that work through the upcoming legislative session and beyond.

As we share stories throughout this Giving Tuesday campaign — from families, educators, advocates, young people, and community members across South Carolina — this match ensures that every voice lifted, every act of visibility, and every contribution has an even greater impact.

We are immensely grateful for this donor’s commitment, and for everyone who steps forward to participate in this campaign. Whether you give, volunteer, share this message, or uplift the stories we’ll be featuring, you are part of the movement powering equality in South Carolina.

Visibility has a cost. Resilience has a future.

And now, every dollar you give goes twice as far.

Let’s meet this match together — and build the future our community deserves.

Give now to 2x your gift!