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Fundraising 101 - Capitalize on Back-to-School

School supplies

Summer is zooming by quickly and it’s already time to plan back-to-school fundraising operations. As children return to class and resume extracurricular activities, it’s an excellent period to maximize your campaign by engaging with members and supporters. Since tons of items available through many retailers are required at this time, zone in and raise funds for your group, for commodities that will be purchased anyway.

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Launch a Contactless Community Fundraiser

As summer begins, life as we know it is slowly coming back. But throughout the country, most restrictions are being lifted carefully and being phased out. As such, the need for safe activities is still very real. Many groups have been dormant in the past year and are eager to kickstart their efforts again. Thanks to gift cards, that’s possible! Here are some tips to launch a contactless community fundraiser, get your members excited, and bring spunk back to your group.

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Promote Staycations with Gift Cards

Camping

It’s no secret—travel patterns have shifted at home and internationally. The general desire to roam around has not disappeared for most, but there are still ways to go until Canadians venture off worldwide. The demand for local activities will remain strong throughout the summer, as progressive vaccine rollouts and the easing of restrictions continue well into the fall. Good news is, there are tons of fun things to do at home! Not only can you guide your supporters into filling their schedules with various activities, but you can also invigorate your fundraising efforts at the same time. Take advantage of vacation season to touch base with your people and recommend they use gift cards to cover their costs.

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Coordinate a Large Order for Father's Day

Father's Day

Father’s Day is a few weeks away. What better time to recognize the special Dads in our lives!?! For over a century, this practice has taken place in North America on the 3rd Sunday of June to celebrate fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. To make this day even better, why not double-down on the festivities by spoiling all the fathers in your circle with gift cards, but also boosting your fundraising efforts! It’s a great reason to touch base with your supporters, stimulate your campaign, and make everyone happy! As always, gift cards are the perfect present. No matter what Dad is into, there’s something just right for him!

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