GiftCrowd outlined group gift card collections and personal recognition for parent-organisation presidents and board members in guidance published on July 28, 2023. It also discussed gifts that could support future school fundraising rather than serve as individual volunteer presents.

Personal notes from students and teachers were among its recommendations. It also suggested modest items that could be personalised by the school community, such as a plant with a decorated container.

Another option was to donate an item for a future fundraising event rather than give each volunteer a separate present. Gift cards and experiences were among the examples the company proposed for that purpose.

For a shared appreciation gift, GiftCrowd described an online collection in which contributors could choose their amount. Recipients could select a single brand or divide the value between several gift cards.

The piece offered ideas for recognising volunteer effort and described the company’s existing group-gifting workflow. It did not announce a new school partnership or quantify the effect of a gift on volunteer participation.