Dear OZY Tribe,

I’m an inherently curious person. I love fresh facts and what’s behind them. And if I’m candid, I’ll admit to some vanity: I like the idea of learning not just for itself but so I can stand out over brunch with friends, in meetings or around the office watercooler.

Since you’re an avid OZY reader, I’m guessing you can relate to some of this. You realize the value of living curiously and learning — and, hopefully, you’re unashamed. So, on #GivingTuesday, I wanted to ask:

As OZY turns 5 and continues to grow, would you be prepared to donate — so we can help you become even more distinct?

#GivingTuesday follows Thanksgiving and Black Friday as a day to contribute to worthwhile endeavors. As a reminder, here’s what you’ll be helping to support:

1. Smart, succinct news: OZY’s Presidential Daily Brief gives you a snappy roundup of the global news in seven minutes, while our Special Briefing dives into a major story.
2. Original reporting: Every day we serve up global trends, surprising stats, intriguing histories and profiles of the entrepreneurs, scientists, fashion gurus and political stars of the future. Plus untold tales from every country in the world and each state in the U.S.
3. Mind-opening TV: From provocative debate shows to documentaries revealing how sports stars, chefs and musicians broke big.
4. Tantalizing podcasts: Travel back in time through murders, #MeToo and major movements.
5. Delicious recommendations: The Weekender email takes the pain out of that familiar “what shall I watch/read/cook tonight?” quandary each week.
6. Face-to-face time: OZY Fest is all of the above come to life each summer in Central Park, NYC — surrounded by 10,000 other fans.
7. Diversity: To help millions of OZY fans engage more meaningfully with the world, we believe we need to resemble it. So we’re proud to boast diversity — of age, color, gender, political orientation and background — among our team and contributors.

I’d love to have your support as we go into 2019. There’ll be more politics from across the spectrum, more sports coverage and more love. Our vision is an upbeat, future-focused platform for fresh stories and bold ideas. All to help you become smarter.

Whether you give $5 a month or a one-off $50, I’m excited to take this relationship to the next level, acknowledging the value of what we do and the potential of what’s next.

Any ideas or questions, please reach out to me at managingeditor@ozy.com. Thank you for coming this far with us — vanity and all.