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We often remind groups to thank the supporters who help their fundraising campaigns succeed. But we would also like to take the time to thank you, our loyal FundScrip groups and supporters. Thank you for being the wind in our sails. This recent period, due to COVID, has reminded us how fleeting some things in life are, and it reiterates how important it is to thank those who support your fundraising campaign. Gratitude is a wonderful gift you can give to a supporter, because it recognizes all the efforts they’ve made towards a cause that is close to their heart.

Father's Day is coming up and what better way is there to show our appreciation for our Dads than offering an amazing gift card? Knowing where to look may be difficult, but FundScrip has over 250 retailers and has made the job easy for you with this Father’s Day gift guide! Here are some gift card ideas for every type of father, no matter his taste or personality.

We're excited to announce three new features for you gift card fans. We now have both electronic and reloadable gift cards! In addition, you can view the live check balance check of all your Walmart cards, including plastic cards, directly in the FundScrip Wallet!

In this time of uncertainty, due to COVID-19, we’re all in the same boat working under unusual conditions from home in our pajamas or binging on untold numbers of TV series. Will we be able to enjoy the summer? Only time will tell. One thing’s for sure we’re all hoping for life to get back to normal. However, there is one question that might be running through your mind: how to continue raising funds during this period? Whether you’re part of a an existing fundraising group or you’re planning a new fundraising effort, here are some tips help you continue your FundScrip fundraising

Mother's Day is fast approaching and we know you want to spoil them. This year, why not try something out of the ordinary and make your own gifts? We’ve found six simple DIY ideas for you to offer a gift card to mom in an original way.

We're excited to announce two new features for you Dollarama gift card fans. We now have Dollarama eGift Cards and now you can also check the balance of all your Dollarama cards, including plastic cards, directly in the FundScrip Wallet!

After a long winter (we are in Canada after all!), Spring is an ideal season to refresh your home and garden, but also yourself. In a recent article, we told you about the effectiveness of FundScrip when using the program after clearly identifying the ongoing expenses that you and your family spend on a daily basis. This month, we are presenting 3 expenses that could be added to your shopping list for using gift cards to raise money for your group.

At this time of the year, when changes an increase in temperature will be felt as spring arrives, some people go overboard peeling off the layers and jumping right to shorts and t-shirts. As the saying goes, till April's dead, change not a thread - meaning don’t undress too quickly or you might catch a cold. These days, we're thinking about avoiding viruses in every way possible, therefore we present to you three ways in which gift cards can help you avoid catching or spreading a virus.

In recent weeks governments have issued a variety of regulations and guidelines, to citizens and businesses, as preventative measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In order to defeat the rapid spread of the virus, we must all work together, therefore FundScrip has also adapted how it operates. FundScrip remains in operation and all orders are being processed as normal. Read on for our full statement.