Donating unused gift cards is an easy yet impactful way to support nonprofits, allowing organizations to receive flexible funding for their needs. Whether you’re clearing out old gift cards, organizing a group donation, or actively seeking ways to give back, your unused gift cards can provide real support to causes you care about.
While direct cash donations are valuable, spare gift cards offer nonprofits flexibility—whether they need to purchase supplies, cover essential services, or provide direct assistance to those in need.
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1) Maximize Your Gift Card’s Impact with Resale Donations
Certain platforms allow you to donate your gift card balance while enabling nonprofits to resell the value for exactly what they need. This method ensures that organizations can maximize every dollar from your donation, whether it’s used for essential goods, services, or community support programs.
How it works:
- Donate your unused gift card through a charity marketplace
- The nonprofit sells the card for cash
- The organization uses the funds for specific, high-impact needs
If you’ve received gift cards as part of loyalty programs, employee incentives, or promotional rewards, donating them through these platforms can help extend their value far beyond a single purchase.
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2) Donate Gift Cards Locally to See the Impact Firsthand
Supporting local nonprofits, such as educational charities, food banks, and homeless shelters, allows you to see how your gift cards make a difference in your community.
Gift cards can help nonprofits:
- Purchase school supplies for underfunded classrooms
- Provide meals for families in need
- Buy essential goods for shelters
Pro tip: Drop off your donation in person to learn more about the organization and discover additional ways to get involved, such as volunteering or fundraising.
3) Be Part of Larger Fundraising Efforts
Not sure where to donate your gift cards? Many large retailers and nonprofits offer fundraising initiatives where a percentage of purchases goes toward important causes.
- Some stores let you add a donation at checkout
- Others run “buy & give” promotions, where a percentage of sales supports a cause
- Many retailers accept direct gift card donations for charity-sponsored programs
If you’re feeling extra generous, consider purchasing a new gift card just for donation—it’s an easy way to contribute when you don’t have an unused card available.
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Gift cards are an ideal way to aid at-risk populations due to:
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