Rainee Steigerwald, PMP, CSSBB’s Post

Gift-giving isn’t really about the gift. It’s about the message behind it. I recently picked up Amazing Decisions by Dan Ariely at the Big Bad Wolf sale, and it completely changed how I think about giving gifts. Here’s the big takeaway: The type of gift you choose says a lot about the kind of relationship you’re building. → If you’re going for efficiency, cash or gift cards do the job. → But if you want to deepen a connection, go for something personal or meaningful. For example: Signing up for a pottery class with your niece creates shared memories that no 100AED gift card could match. It got me thinking: This isn’t just about gifts. It applies to all money decisions. Are we focused on what’s easy, or are we being intentional with how we spend? Money, just like gifts, is a tool to create impact. The next time you’re choosing between cash or a thoughtful gesture, ask yourself: What message are you sending?

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate your colleagues, clients, or suppliers on their birthdays, milestones, or holidays? Want to say thank you to a longstanding client? This year, rethink the hamper or the bottom of wine and instead give something that will demonstrate your values and integrity and honour your CSR commitment. With our GIVE-to-GIVE Gift Cards, your gift donation will allow us to provide wheelchair services worldwide and reaffirm your business values. Whether it's a birthday, work anniversary, thank you, or holiday celebration, this unique gift will make a meaningful and lasting impact. Here’s how it works: 1️. Choose a Gift – Select a GIVE gift that aligns with your brand values and speaks to your corporate positioning. 2️. Send Your Gift Card – Share it in person, deliver it by post, or send via email. 3️. Make a Difference – Your gift will send a strong positive message while supporting a great cause that helps disabled people live independently, as they are entitled to. Make your next corporate gift truly count. Visit our website to purchase a GIVE Gift Card online (link in the comments) or find out how your organisation can get involved. Drop a comment below or email us at: info@motivation.org.uk for more information. #GiftForGood #EmployeeWellBeing #CorporateResponsibility #MobilityForAll #CharityGiftCard #CorporateGifting #EthicalGifting #CareerMilestone

Today we had a powerful community conversation about abolition and education. We had great food and deep conversation about what abolition means to us, the community. All participants also received a gift card. This is the work we will keep doing. #Abolition #Education #CommunityConversations #CommunitySafety #communitybuilding #wekeepussafe

Using local Gift Cards to support low income families? In 2023, Miconex and Sunderland Business Improvement District (BID)BID collaborated with Back on the Map, a Sunderland charity supporting 700 families in one of the most deprived areas of the country. Using the Sunderland Gift Card, Back On The Map were able to direct support to working people on low incomes during the cost of living crisis, and also direct that support to a hyper local area by signposting residents to 3 specific local shops, benefiting a range of local businesses that offer employment for local people. As our local Gift Cards work through the Mastercard system, people can spend a little here and there with the balance automatically updated. This is exactly what families in Sunderland did, enabling them to buy what they needed when they needed it, maximising the support offered. Hear feedback from residents and the charity itself about the impact of this collaboration: https://hubs.li/Q02Gx7BT0 In June 2024, Miconex picked up the 'A Force For Good' award at the #PayTechAwards for projects just like this one that are taking place each day through our network of local Gift Card programs. How you choose to support service users, or even reward staff, can make your organisation a Force For Good in your community. Discover our local Gift Cards here: https://hubs.li/Q02Gxm-L0

We want to hear from you to better understand the impact of the A Better Start Southend programme!📣 Are you any of the following: • A parent or carer of a child under 4 living in Southend • You or your partner are pregnant and living in Southend • A parent or carer who has taken part in A Better Start Southend services Please support us by completing a short survey and you can be entered into a free prize draw to win one of five £50 gift vouchers. Survey links can be found at: https://ow.ly/lE1050ROBhj RSM is supporting A Better Start Southend through evaluating the programme. They ran a similar survey in 2023. If you took part in that survey, you will notice that the questions are similar because they are interested in how people's answers may have changed over time. #Southend #Parenting #Parents #EarlyYears #Community #ABetterStartSouthend #SouthendsBestStart #RSMUK

Hard to believe we are talking about the holiday season in October. For Family Tree, it’s about how we can best serve our clients during the holidays and stay true to our mission to partner with all people to prevent and overcome the interconnected issues of child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness and promote safety, healing and stability across generations. After years of giving out stuff to our clients at the holidays, Family Tree has made a strategic decision to provide GIFT CARDS instead of physical gifts, like toys and clothing. The intention is to continue to celebrate the season, still provide some opportunities for donor and volunteer engagement, and give a kind yet empowering offering to the Family Tree clients and their families. According to a recent Business Insider article, “Gift cards provide a solution. They put the power in the hands of the people we're giving to. Rather than showing them what we think they need, gift cards allow us to convey a powerful message: We trust that you know your family's needs better than we do.” We encourage those who wish to participate in Family Tree’s Holidays of Hope to host gift card drives. We also ask those who want to do drives for items concentrate on the essentials - hygiene products and cleaning supplies – which are always in high demand for our programs. For more information on Holidays of Hope, visit https://lnkd.in/gVkXwemH.

If you're considering giving gift cards or vouchers there are four key things you should be aware of: Sometimes retailers go bust. A host of big name retailers have gone into administration in recent years. When this happens, they usually stop accepting cards altogether and there's very little you can do to get your money back. Did you know gift cards have expiry dates and must be redeemed within a certain period of time, so the recipient needs to spend them before time runs out. Beware of admin fees. Some companies will begin reducing your balance if you don't use the card within a certain timeframe, such as the the multi-shop gift card provider One4all, which deducts 90p a month from your balance once you've had the card 18 months. Your loved one could forget they have it or lose it! Often people forget to use them, lose them, delete the email, or accidentally run them through the wash. Taking into account all of the above, we think giving cash is a much better alternative to gift cards. Follow us for more advent Christmas spending money saving tips! 🎅 #christmas #adventcalendar #moneysavingtips #familyfinances

What if you found out the doctors on your team were giving away a $35 gift card paid for with YOUR money to every single patient they see??? This is exactly what happens when you don’t pay attention to the coding practices of the doctors in your practice and they make a habit of undercoding. The average difference in reimbursement between a 99213 and a 99214 is $35. They have a habit of gifting that to each patient and you are supporting their addiction! You’re the leader, lead. Your team, patients and community are depending on you to keep your private practice in business. Lead. Find this helpful? Give it a repost to share it with the doctors in your network.

GIVE THE GIFT OF GIFT CARDS As we move into the holiday of giving thanks, we are considering how to best support our clients during the holiday season. After years of giving out stuff to our clients during the holidays, Family Tree has made a strategic decision to provide GIFT CARDS instead of physical gifts. The intention is to continue to celebrate the season, still provide some opportunities for donor and volunteer engagement, and give a kind yet empowering offering to Family Tree clients and their families. “Lani (a Family Tree client) shared how she felt like she was seen as a capable, yet struggling parent. One who is trusted to take these cards and provide the best holiday gifts, meals and overall experience for her family.” - Family Tree Blog Post According to a recent Business Insider article, “Gift cards provide a solution. They put the power in the hands of the people we're giving to. Rather than showing them what we think they need, gift cards allow us to convey a powerful message: We trust that you know your family's needs better than we do.” We are encouraging those who wish to participate in Family Tree’s Holidays of Hope to host gift card drives. We are also having those who want to do drives for physical items concentrate on the essentials - hygiene products and cleaning supplies – which are always in high demand for our programs. Please support Family Tree and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gVkXwemH.

If you're considering giving gift cards or vouchers there are four key things you should be aware of: Sometimes retailers go bust. A host of big name retailers have gone into administration in recent years. When this happens, they usually stop accepting cards altogether and there's very little you can do to get your money back. Did you know gift cards have expiry dates and must be redeemed within a certain period of time, so the recipient needs to spend them before time runs out. Beware of admin fees. Some companies will begin reducing your balance if you don't use the card within a certain timeframe, such as the the multi-shop gift card provider One4all, which deducts 90p a month from your balance once you've had the card 18 months. Your loved one could forget they have it or lose it! Often people forget to use them, lose them, delete the email, or accidentally run them through the wash. Taking into account all of the above, we think giving cash is a much better alternative to gift cards. Follow us for more advent Christmas spending money saving tips! 🎅 #christmas #adventcalendar #moneysavingtips #familyfinances