TogetherTuesday: How-To Share Your Community Event

Are you joining Giving Tuesday and Be The People on TogetherTuesday?

Remember to get your TogetherTuesday event up on Be The People to help your community find it, connect with it, and show up on June 23. Follow these four steps to get live on the platform — it takes about 10 minutes.

Step 1. Create your account

Join the platform so you can build your project page and post your event. Only takes a Minute.

Already have an account? Log in and jump straight to Step 2.

• Visit bethepeople.org and click "Join Us" From the homepage, click the Join Us button in the center of the page, or Log In or Sign Up in the top right corner.

• Select "Sign Up" and fill in your info Enter your email, a password, and your first and last name. If you're setting this up for your organization, use your work email. Check all applicable boxes, then select Create Account.

• Confirm your email to finish setup Check your inbox for a verification email from bethepeople.org. Click the link inside — it'll bring you right back to the platform, ready to log in and start building.

Need more help? Check out this detailed How-to: create a user account guide.

Step 2. Create your project page

Your project page is where people will find you, follow your work, and connect with your work overall.

• Click "Create" in the top right corner Once logged in, find the Create button in the top right corner of the homepage.

• Select "Create a project" Choose this option to build a dedicated space for your work.

• Fill in your project details Add your project name (use your organization's name if applicable) and a brief description explaining your work and/or the impact you want to make within your community.

• Apply tags and add your links Choose tags that reflect your work, then add links to your website, social media, and any other pages — the more touchpoints, the better.

• Preview and submit for review Review your project page to make sure everything looks right, then submit it to the Be The People admin team. You'll get an email with a status update.

Need more help? Check out this detailed How-To: Create a project guide.

Step 3. Post your opportunity

Now it is time to add your TogetherTuesday event to your project page! You will use the opportunity function, to add an opportunity to your project page. An opportunity is a specific, time-bound way for people to take action — volunteer, donate supplies, spread the word, or show up on June 23.

• Click "Create" and select "Start an opportunity" From the homepage, click Create in the top right corner, then choose Start an opportunity from the menu.

• Link your opportunity to your project Your project page must be set up and approved before creating an opportunity.

• Fill in your opportunity details

  • Add a title, description, hero image, and location. Set your attendance type (onsite, hybrid, or remote) and the date (June 23rd). You may use the “Other Info” section for participant requirements or additional details.
  • Make sure your opportunity outlines your specific, TogetherTuesday event goals and location.
  • Add a photo to inspire people to join. Select Continue when ready.

• Apply tags and connect your signup link Add up to 5 tags to help people discover your opportunity. If you're managing signups elsewhere (like Eventbrite or a Google Form), check the "connect to an existing opportunity"box and paste your link.

• Preview and submit for review On the preview page, you can optionally add highlights, visuals, and stories. When everything looks good, submit to the Be The People admin team for review.

Need more help? Check out this detailed How-to: create an opportunity guide

Step 4. Add your story

A story is a short piece of content that shows impact: how it happened, who it helped, and why it matters. Stories help people connect emotionally to your work and inspire others to get involved.

• Click "Create" and select "Add your story" From the homepage, click Create in the top right corner, then choose Add your story from the menu.

• Link your story to your project You must have a project set up before adding a story. Select the project you want to link it to.

• Upload your video Option 1 — Attach a video from your device (MP4 or MOV, minimum 720p / 1280x720, 1080p recommended, max 250MB). or Option 2 — Paste a YouTube link to embed a video instead.

• Add your story details Enter a title (50 character max), a description (280 character max), and select a thumbnail — either the default video thumbnail or one you upload yourself.

• Apply tags Add optional tags to help people discover your story. You can select up to 5.

• Preview and submit for review Select Continue to preview your story, then select Submit for Review. The Be The People admin team will follow up by email with a status update shortly.

Need more help? Check out this detailed How-to: create a story guide.