GiftCard Partners Blog

For those in need, covering basic, everyday expenses can be a constant struggle. All nonprofit organizations and charities helping at-risk populations should place an emphasis on providing the essential items and services needed by those they assist.

Nonprofit organizations often operate on lean budgets and need to find ways to say thank you to their dedicated volunteers, especially around the holiday season.

Donating unused gift cards is a great way to contribute to your favorite nonprofits, especially local organizations that make a difference in your community. Whether you choose to donate your personally unused cards or collect unused cards from groups like school PTOs or faith-based organizations, nonprofits can often find uses for your discarded gift cards in any quantity.

Scrip fundraising programs offer a unique, year-round solution for organizations to generate much-needed funds. While they were once primarily used by churches and schools, scrip programs are now expanding to other nonprofits, sports teams, and community groups. By leveraging the power of everyday purchases, these programs create a win-win scenario for families and organizations alike.

Saying this time of year is busy is an understatement. While it's easy to get wrapped up in the decorations, music, food and everything else that comes with the holiday season, it's also an important time of year to reflect on what we can do for others. This can mean volunteering your time at a food kitchen, helping collect gifts for needing families, or simply making a financial donation. But before you take out that check book it's important to note the growing trend towards gift cards this holiday season. Many nonprofits are recommending donors give gift cards instead of the standard canned foods or teddy bears so that families are then able to go make the purchases for food or gifts themselves. See how these organization are making a difference in peoples lives with gift cards during the holidays: