The busiest shopping day of the year is just one week away.
Driving the news: Black Friday sales are off to an early start, and many retailers are already offering discounts to entice consumers to finish their holiday shopping soon.
Donating to a nonprofit in someone's name can also be a thoughtful, lasting gift.
State of play: Nonprofit organizations are gearing up to close their books for the year and many are rushing to convert pledges into donations so they can continue their work.
Forest Forward, for example, is hoping to close on $9 million in outstanding pledges for this year, Wattley tells Axios.
How to help: Choose from hundreds of nonprofits in North Texas, from animal adoption to support for the elderly.
If you pledged a donation to any organization, consider paying by Dec. 31 so it can be included in its end-of-year reporting.Â
