GiftCrowd's May 16, 2025 guide describes coordinating thank-you gifts for sports coaches and team managers through a shared online collection. Organizers can distribute the link in the communication tools a team already uses, including TeamSnap, SportsEngine, WhatsApp or email.

Traditional group gifting can be stressful and time-consuming, involving collecting cash, tracking payments, and choosing a gift that the whole team agrees on. GiftCrowd offers a fully online, stress-free group gifting platform that is efficient and enjoyable to use.

The platform allows families to contribute online directly through the GiftCrowd platform using their preferred payment method. Organizers can share a single link with the team, and all contributions are organized in one place. Families can contribute as little as $2, with flexible payment options, including Buy Now, Pay Later.

GiftCrowd also enables families to add a personal message, photo, or video to their contribution, making the gift more thoughtful and personal. The platform offers over 450 top brands for coaches and team managers to choose from, including Dick's Sporting Goods, Adidas, REI, Amazon, Target, and Visa.

The company recommends using GiftCrowd for group gifting, as it brings the team together and makes the process easy and enjoyable for organizers, families, and recipients alike. GiftCrowd can be used in conjunction with existing communication tools, such as TeamSnap, SportsEngine, WhatsApp, and email.

To get started, organizers can create a collection and share a link with the team. Families can then contribute at their convenience, and the coach or team manager can choose a gift they will actually love. The platform also allows the gift organizer to decide whether to show individual contributions or the total amount collected.

The guide also describes a QR code for inviting contributions at games or practices and a collection page that can use a team photograph or club logo. A recipient list can include several coaches and managers, allowing a club to coordinate them through one link.