By Eshed Doni, CEO & Founder — GiftCrowd
I love giving gifts and I always get excited whenever birthdays and other celebrations draw near. Thinking about the perfect gift, shopping for it, writing words to express the feelings behind it, and then handing it to a special friend or family member is meant to be joyous. Yet so often, it becomes just another stressful chore on our to-do list.
When I find myself wracking my brain for the perfect gift, I take the pressure off by letting my loved one choose. Some people may think this is a lazy way out of the gift-giving conundrum, but I find that it enhances the experience for everyone involved. It’s also the inspiration behind GiftCrowd, the online platform that takes the work out of gifting.
How to gift thoughtfully
There’s no denying that gift-giving is stressful. Whether you’re buying for friends, family members, or co-workers, it can be tough to come up with the perfect present. You want things that your recipients will love and remember for years to come, but you know you can’t afford to break the bank.
Take a moment to think about the people in your life who are difficult to shop for. Do you usually end up buying them something like a new scarf, a pair of earrings, or a sweater? While those things may be nice, they don’t always have significant meaning behind them.
However, if you gather a group, share what you can, and contribute heartfelt messages, you will give your friends and family something they’ll treasure. Best of all, it will be a memory they will cherish forever.
GiftCrowd’s innovative approach to group gifting
A group gift is a way to involve all the people who care. Group gifting allows everyone in your group to contribute towards one larger purchase.
Creating a free account, launching a gift campaign, and setting a date to send the gift couldn’t be easier with the help of an online platform like GiftCrowd. When you set up your free account, you simply invite others to join in, and then each participant contributes to the present and customizes the card with a personal note.
After reading the thoughtful messages, your recipient can select their gift by shopping from over 450 popular brands, including Amazon, Crate & Barrel, Target, Walmart, Nordstrom, Lowe’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Home Goods, and Visa which are some of the most popular choices. Those who prefer an experience over a material purchase can even arrange a cruise or plane ticket to an exotic destination with their gift from Celebrity Cruises or Delta.
Your gift can be used right away or saved for later. That way, your loved one has the flexibility to spend the gift however and whenever they want.
How GiftCrowd makes monetary gifts personal
For many, a monetary gift is second in importance to the heartfelt message that accompanies the gift. A note of appreciation is a thoughtful way to show your gratitude and an opportunity to share what your friend, family member, or acquaintance means to you and why you value their presence in your life.
GiftCrowd’s online platform sends a digital card with each gift, allowing participants to personalize the cards with words straight from the heart and pictures. As you compose your message, take time to recall fond memories and share why you’re grateful to have that person in your life.
A group gift is an excellent way to show love and appreciation for family and friends. With GiftCrowd, you can easily set up a group gift to honor a special teacher, celebrate a co-worker’s birthday, commemorate a family member’s anniversary, or simply say thank you!
Combining resources through group gifting lets you find ways to buy the perfect present for your loved one because a gift from several friends is packed with meaning. GiftCrowd’s unique approach to gifting allows you to send monetary gifts with ease and make them more personal and meaningful than ever before.
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