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As the winter chill sets in, there's no better time to warm hearts with the gift of generosity. This Christmas season, you have the opportunity to be a source of light and hope for others — both on and off GiveSendGo. Here are five impactful ways to warm up your generosity and be a difference maker! 

1. Give to a GiveSendGo Campaign: GiveSendGo is home to thousands of campaigns started by people from all walks of life. From medical needs to community initiatives, your generosity can be a lifeline for someone in need. This Christmas, consider browsing our site for a cause that matters to you. Whether it’s helping a family rebuild after a disaster or supporting a church’s mission trip, every donation is a reminder to someone that they’re not alone.

Be a Difference Maker: Find a campaign you care about, give, and leave an encouraging message or prayer for the recipient. Your words of kindness are just as powerful as your gift.

2. Bless a Neighbor in Need: Generosity can even take you right next door. This season, look around your community. Is there an elderly neighbor who could use help with groceries? A single parent who might appreciate a surprise gift for their child? Small, thoughtful gestures can have a profound impact.

Be a Difference Maker: Deliver a holiday meal, offer to shovel snow, or surprise a neighbor with a gift card for essentials. Simple acts of kindness remind people they are seen and valued.

3. Start Your Own GiveSendGo Campaign: If you've ever felt a tug on your heart to start something bigger, now is the perfect time. Maybe it’s raising funds for a local shelter, supporting a family facing unexpected hardship, or helping a friend with medical expenses. Starting a campaign gives others the opportunity to join you in generosity.

Be a Difference Maker: Start a GiveSendGo and invite friends and family to give. When people come together for a common cause, hope spreads far and wide.

4. Volunteer Your Time and Talents: Time is one of the most valuable gifts you can give. Volunteering at local shelters, food banks, or community centers allows you to directly connect with people in need. Churches also see a surge in attendance during Christmas, creating a need for extra help with parking teams, nursery care, greeters, and more. Offering your time in these spaces is a beautiful reminder that generosity isn’t just about money — it’s about presence and compassion. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to share the hope of Jesus!

Be a Difference Maker: Look for opportunities to volunteer in your community. Serve meals, organize a clothing drive, or spend time with individuals who might be feeling lonely during the holidays.

5. Practice Intentional Generosity with Loved Ones: Generosity can be practiced right within your own circle of family and friends. Write heartfelt letters to loved ones, offer to babysit for a stressed-out parent, or give thoughtful, personalized gifts that go beyond material value. Your time, attention, and thoughtfulness are powerful ways to warm hearts.

Be a Difference Maker: Focus on presence over presents. Create meaningful experiences, offer acts of service, and express gratitude for the people in your life.

This Christmas, Let Your Generosity SHINE! Generosity isn’t confined to a single act — it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re giving through a GiveSendGo campaign, blessing a neighbor, volunteering, or simply being present for loved ones, you’re making the world a warmer place. This Christmas, we invite you to "Warm Up Your Generosity" and watch how it brings light and hope to the hearts of others.

So, you’ve launched your GiveSendGo, set your goal, (hopefully!) uploaded some amazing pictures, and are ready to start sharing your campaign. Now comes the big question: How DO you get people to notice it?

Sharing your campaign is all about reaching the right people in creative ways that spark their interest and inspire their generosity. Whether you're fundraising for a mission trip, medical expenses, or a dream project, these helpful tips will help you shine a spotlight on your campaign.

1. Get Social with It!

Social media is your best friend when it comes to spreading the word. Post your campaign link on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and even LinkedIn. But don’t stop there—add some creativity!

• Share behind-the-scenes photos or videos.
• Use Instagram Stories to give updates.
• Try a Facebook Live to explain your cause and thank donors in real time.

  Pro Tip: Use hashtags like #GiveSendGo, #Crowdfunding, or ones specific to your campaign for wider reach.

2. Create a Countdown Challenge

Build excitement with a countdown. For example:

• “We’re 10 days away from hitting our goal—can you help us close the gap?”
• “Just $500 left to go! Can 10 friends give $50 today?”
• Add some visuals, like a progress bar or thermometer graphic, to make your updates pop!

3. Tell Your Story (Again and Again)

Your story is what connects people to your cause. Don’t JUST share your campaign link—share why your cause matters this much to you. Use personal anecdotes, emotional appeals, or even humor to make your posts memorable.

 Pro Tip: Use video to make your story even more engaging. A 60-second video explaining your campaign can go a long way in grabbing attention.

4. Reach Out Directly

Sometimes the best way to gain support is to ask personally. Send texts, emails, or DMs to friends, family, and colleagues. You’d be surprised how many people want to help—they just need that nudge!

 Example Text:
“Hi [Name]! I started a campaign on GiveSendGo, and I’d love your support! Here’s the link: [insert link]. Even if you can’t give, sharing it would mean the world to me!”

5. Leverage the Power of Groups

Are you part of a church, community group, or organization? Ask them to help share your campaign. Many groups are happy to rally around a good cause!

 Pro Tip: Use church bulletins, newsletters, or group chats to spread the word.

6. Host a Fun Event

Turn your campaign into a celebration! Host a bake sale, trivia night, or garage sale where all proceeds go toward your goal. These events are great for raising funds and spreading awareness.

 Bonus Idea: Livestream the event and share your GiveSendGo link so people can give from anywhere.

7. Get Creative with Thank Yous

People love to feel appreciated. When someone donates, thank them publicly (if they’re okay with it) or send a personal note. Better yet, make it fun:

• Post a shoutout video.
• Write their name on a board or banner and share a picture.
• Create a social media post like “We’re 10% closer thanks to [Name]!”

8. Tap Into Your Local Media

Reach out to local newspapers, radio stations, or bloggers who might be interested in sharing your story. People love feel-good stories, and your campaign could inspire even more support!

 Pro Tip: Write a brief email explaining your campaign, why it matters, and include your GiveSendGo link to make it easy for them to learn more.

9. Involve Your Supporters

Your early givers can become your biggest advocates. Ask them to share your campaign with their friends and family. Provide them with sample posts or images to make it easy.

 Sample Share Text:
“My friend [Your Name] is raising funds for [cause], and it’s such an important mission. If you’re able to help, here’s the link: [insert link]!”

10. Keep It Fresh

Sharing your campaign once isn’t enough. Keep updating people with progress, milestones, and how the funds are making a difference. Add fun twists like:

• Weekly themes (e.g., “Mission Monday” or “Thankful Thursday”).
• Polls or Q&A sessions on social media.
• Special milestones (e.g., “We’re halfway there!” or “Only $1,000 to go!”).

Wrapping It Up

Whether you’re using social media, hosting an event, or just asking a friend, every effort brings you one step closer to your goal. And don’t forget: generosity inspires generosity. The more people see your passion for the hope you’re sharing, the more likely they are to join you in making a difference.

So, get out there, have fun, and start sharing your cause—you’ve got this! 

While Giving Tuesday is widely recognized as a global day of giving, we at GiveSendGo want to inspire something bigger—generosity that lasts year-round, because every day should be Giving Tuesday!

This year, we’re inviting you to get involved by joining our Giver Army. Some campaigns on GiveSendGo don’t have a built-in crowd of givers. That’s why we created the Giver Army — to be a “crowd for the crowdless” and bring real, tangible hope to those facing difficult situations.
 

What is the Giver Army? 
 

The Giver Army is made up of people just like you—stay-at-home parents, CEOs, hardworking 9-5ers, veterans, and everyone in between—who are committed to monthly generosity that makes a lasting difference for people in need on GiveSendGo. 

When you join the Giver Army, your monthly donation is pooled with others and turned into grants that are then awarded to campaigns on GiveSendGo. But then what? Lives are transformed and people experience hope during what might otherwise feel like a hopeless time. 

To you, it might just be $5, $50, or $100 a month, but when combined with the generosity of others, it becomes so much more. It might be someone’s rent for the month, diapers and formula for a baby, 100 Bibles for a mission trip, or even Christmas presents for a family. From medical bills to dream projects, we’ve seen it all!

Big or small, your generosity is making a difference every single day.
 

Stories of Lives Transformed
 

Here’s a glimpse of what your support means to those who receive Giver Army grants:

“THANK YOU for your kindness and generosity with this grant! The timing of this gift is an absolute blessing and will assist a recently widowed lady and her handicapped son in a time of their need. Words fall short in expressing our appreciation! Thank you and God Bless you for your thoughtfulness & generosity!” - Carol M. (Pro-Life Campaign)

“We can never thank you enough! You changed our lives! in more than one way. now we are more charitable than ever before and believe in God and prayers more than ever before. Thank you. We will be paying it forward. God bless.” - Gary C. 

“This grant will help my children and I in our emergency situation that we are still in. The grant came at a good time, as we basically only had a dollar and some change left after paying bills, and paying for things for our everyday survival...” - Violet L. (Pro-Life Campaign) 

“Your support is helping to continue making the bible templates as free and easy to use resource for anyone around the world.  We thank you tremendously for helping us to keep the web hosting going so we can store these files for life.” - Capone D. (Faith-Based Campaign) 

“Thank you SO much for giving toward this home. This home will be filled with women and children leaving the brothels. It will be utilized to educate them and stabilize them that they might get their own jobs and home and be restored to family as well as have a relationship with Jesus!” - Weslea P. (Pro-Life Campaign)

“Thank you so very much for giving! It has brought light into a dark place for me and my family. I pray God will bless you and you will know that your gift will be used to literally change a family's life.” - Sonya W. 

“Thank you to all the good souls that care about these little helpless kittens. I'm trying to do everything I can to help these innocent little creatures.” - Thomas M. (Animal Care & Rescue Campaign) 

“I adopted 3 kids from foster care 20+ years ago and its been my mission since to be involved in this community....from providing supplies, support and other resources, to being a foster mom and providing respite care...this generous grant will provide so much to those kids who are desperately in need!  God Bless you.” - Connie B. (Pro-Life Campaign)

“Dear Giver Army, I am so overwhelmed with gratitude; your contribution has made a tangible difference in this mission's purpose. We are so blessed to be able to repair and redistribute these bicycles to impoverished children and adults, helping them feel loved and supported, in tangible and intangible ways. Your gift means more to me than I can even articulate…Thank you for being an essential part of this work!!” - Stephanie B. (Essentials for Life Campaign)

 “I honestly don’t know how to thank you enough. I see things like this happen to other people and never imagined in 1 million years a miracle like this would happen to me...” - Colleen L. (Pro-Life Campaign)

“Thank you so much! And thank OUR GOD for people like yourself who are willing to be used by HIM to help someone like myself and others! I know I speak for all- We are so grateful! And can't thank you enough!!” - Marsha W. (Current Emergency Campaign)

“Chelsie and I were very suprised and honored to receive yet another one of Gods blessings with the grant from the Giver Army. God has answered our prayers at least 4 times through miracles for the first few weeks of Willows life and since then has been keeping her and us wrapped in his hands. The stress of finances has been slowly reduced thanks to gracious angels like yourselves...” - Tony S. (Pro-Life Campaign) 

“I am very humbled and grateful for the generosity of those who gave to help me. I want to thank them from the bottom of my heart that they would help out someone they don’t even know! They are truly following Gods word and I pray they get it back 10 fold! One day, I hope to pass on to others what has been so graciously given to me.” - Clarke H. (Faith-Based Campaign)

“My family and I wanted to thank each and everyone of you! Today was a struggle for us, we were low on food and gas. Worrying when we were going to get some relief and here it is. The prayer we’ve been asking for. Thank you so so much for everything you do for us and other families. We are truly blessed to have people like you all in our lives.” - Samantha C. (Medical Relief Campaign) 

“We are incredibly thankful for your gift. I remember telling my wife years ago that choosing to be Pro-Life is a two-step process.  Step one is simply making that decision that any child inside the womb is indeed God ordained and should be afforded the opportunity to experience life.  The second step is being an active participant in making that happen.  My wife and I are going the route of adoption, but it takes people like you, who have the ability to donate to people like us who are in desperate need of funds to give life to children across the world, and for that, we're truly grateful.” - Cole M. (Pro-Life Campaign) 

“The lady from GiveSendGo called and after we spoke she prayed for us which is a blessing. Just knowing someone out there cares really helped me as I felt lately as if my faith was being strained a bit. Divine timing (God's timing is a beautiful thing). Thank you all so much not only for the donation but for letting me know God still listening to my prayers. If this is the only donation we receive I promise it is not in vain. I needed this positivity at this exact time.” - Susan C. (Animal Care & Rescue Campaign) 

These are just a few of the incredible stories that show how the Giver Army is shining brightly in often very dark places.

Ready to Make an Impact? Joining the Giver Army is simple. Visit GiverArmy.com and “be the crowd for the crowdless” today!

Let’s make every day Giving Tuesday!