How Brands Spread Holiday Cheer Through Giving 🎉
The holidays are a season of joy, generosity, and celebration — and increasingly, brands are choosing to make an impact that goes far beyond the shopping cart. From charitable givebacks to donation-as-gift offerings, companies are redefining what it means to spread holiday cheer. And at a time when communities need support more than ever, year-end giving offers one of the most meaningful ways to make a difference.
Whether you’re a brand looking to deepen your impact or an individual searching for the perfect last-minute gift, here’s how generosity can transform the season — for you, for communities, and for causes in need of support.
🎄 Why Donations Make Great Last-Minute Gifts
The holiday rush often leads to gifts that feel obligatory rather than meaningful. But donation-based gifts — often called alternative giving — offer something more:
- A gift that helps others, instead of adding clutter
- A meaningful reflection of shared values like compassion, community and generosity
- An easy, thoughtful solution when time is tight
- An eco-conscious choice that doesn’t require shipping or packaging
With Pledge, giving a donation in someone’s name is fast, heartfelt, and impactful — even at the very last minute.
👉 Explore Holiday Campaigns: https://www.pledge.to/campaigns/holiday
🔧 How Pledge Makes Impactful Gifting Easy
Whether you’re gifting on behalf of someone, fundraising as a group, or donating directly, Pledge offers flexible ways to turn generosity into a gift.
✨ Fundraiser & Donation Pages
Create a custom fundraiser in minutes — perfect for gifting or gathering your community.
Set one up instantly → https://www.pledge.to/products/fundraiser-pages
✨ Shop, Donate, Make an Impact
Holiday gifting gets even more meaningful when your purchase supports a cause! With Pledge powering donations across Shopify stores, brands are weaving generosity directly into the checkout experience — making it easy to give a thoughtful gift and make a difference.
Here are a few inspiring examples:
- Rhode — Donates 1% of every purchase to support global causes, turning beauty and skincare essentials into everyday acts of kindness. (hint hint! Try their Lip Peptide Treatment as a perfect gift!)
- Blueland — Offers donation at checkout, letting shoppers support environmental and social nonprofits while purchasing planet-friendly household products. (we love their Starter Kit for any home!)
- Grant Love Art — Turns creativity into impact by donating proceeds from art sales to meaningful causes, proving that generosity can be beautifully woven into self-expression and gifting.
Whether you’re shopping for a friend or treating yourself, these brands show how easy it is to choose gifts that give back.
With Pledge, your gift arrives instantly — and begins making a difference right away.
🌟 Featured Holiday Campaigns Worth Supporting
Want to make an extra impact this season, but not sure where to start? Here are a few standout campaigns featured on our Holiday page, perfect for donation-as-gift ideas. Simply donate in honor of someone, then print or forward your donation acknowledgement to your recipient and spread generosity:
🎁 The Hope Stocking Project — AASP THEY MATTER
Spreading warmth, comfort, and essential support to individuals in need during the holiday season.
🧸 Let’s Spread Some Holiday Cheer! — Bags Foundation CT
Supporting community empowerment through acts of kindness and care.
🧠 DREAM BIG for Brain Health – 2025 Year-End Fundraiser
Backed by Ping Pong for Good, this campaign supports brain health programs, research, and community resilience.
🌱 For the Love of Nature
A perfect gift for nature lovers — supporting conservation, animal welfare, and our shared environment.
These campaigns — and many more — offer meaningful ways to give a holiday gift that creates lasting impact through the holiday season and beyond!
✅ Last-Minute Gift Ideas With Real Impact
Looking for a special (and fast) gift?? Try these:
- 🤝 Donate to a campaign in someone’s name and send a personalized “gift of impact” message
- 💬 Include a text-to-donate or QR code in your holiday message to friends and family
- 📝 Pair your donation with a handwritten note: “This gift provided families with meals this holiday season.”
- ❤️🔥 Choose a cause that aligns with your recipient’s passions — animals, mental health, environment, youth programs, local community support, and more.
With Pledge, giving takes minutes — but the impact lasts much longer.
💸 Don't Forget: Year-End Giving Has Benefits for You, Too
Giving in December doesn’t just help nonprofits finish strong — it also comes with potential tax advantages for donors in the U.S..
Plus, research shows that generosity boosts happiness, enhances well-being, and strengthens your connection to others.
It’s a gift that gives back in more ways than one.
💜 Why Gifting Kindness Matters
Holiday giving isn’t about perfection — it’s about connection.
A donation-as-gift supports communities, spreads compassion, inspires others, and celebrates what this season is truly about: joy through generosity.
Let’s make kindness the real gift this year.
👉 Explore Holiday Campaigns on Pledge → https://www.pledge.to/campaigns/holiday