Charity Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas gift ideas are increasingly focusing on the needs of others rather than material desires. Our consciousness turns more and more to the health of our planet and our bodies. We also face increasing challenges as the cost of living rises and our world is shaken by events outside of our control. This year, we face an even tougher Christmas but the giving season remains important.

A tough Christmas calls for a meaningful gift. From the oldest to the youngest recipient, a gift that shows you care is the most treasured. Most kids have also stopped believing in Santa by age 8, anyway, so they’re no longer expecting ‘elf-crafted’ toys. No, you can rest assured a charity Christmas gift of a Donation Gift Card or Voucher is the ideal gift this holiday season.

Christmas Donation Gift Cards

You’ll never find Donation Gift Cards on a list called “10 Gifts You Should Never Give”. That goes for any time of year. Donation Gift Cards are ethical, plastic-free (because they are virtual), personal, don’t require more money than you have to give, and genuinely change lives.

Christmas in particular is seen as a time to think of the broader community and to give back. The most meaningful way to do so is through the charities at the coalface. They are on the ground, directly helping those in need. They know where the issues are, how to get to those in need, and what not to do. They also have the presence, resources, and volunteer-power needed to have an impact.

Charity Gift Cards are a great last minute gift idea, too, since they’re instantly available. At any time, you can jump on our website (click here now!) and choose a donation amount as well as the charity to which you’d like the donation to go on behalf of your friend or loved one. They’ll receive a lovely email with their ‘Donation Gift Card’ showing that you’ve donated on their behalf and you’ll receive a tax receipt. That’s it! You don’t even need to show how much you donated, just to which charity it will go.

There’s a range of gift card images to choose from, too. Our beautiful Christmas Gift Cards range is updated each year, so you’ll never have to worry about sending the same gift twice. After your donation is complete, mycause send your chosen charity the funds. If you’d like your recipient to choose the charity, then send them a Donation Gift Voucher instead.

Charity Donation Gift Vouchers at Christmas

Donation Gift Vouchers for Charity work in the same way as Donation Gift Cards. The only difference is your voucher recipient gets to choose to which charity the donation will go. This is great for when you’re unsure which issue they would most like to tackle at that moment. Perhaps it’s for a colleague you don;t know quite that well. Donation Gift Vouchers also share the joy of giving, as you get to give the money and they get to choose where it goes.

Remember to personalise your Donation Gift Cards and Vouchers with a message. Personalisation shows thoughtfulness. Even though we’re all going through similar circumstances, everyone likes to feel special. 

If you or your recipient prefer a hand-delivered gift, you can easily print your Donation Gift Voucher. Consider the environment when printing bulk vouchers and Gift Cards, though. Also, some people find it easier to keep track of their emails than a print out. Your recipient will need the voucher to redeem the donation and choose their charity. They do this on the mycause website.

To get started sending Donation Gift Vouchers, click here now.

Donating directly to Charity this Christmas

Donating directly to Charity is another meaningful Christmas gift idea. This year, it is more critical than ever. Demand on charities this holiday season will be at its highest. Most have reported that after a few years of surging needs, the next couple of months will prove to be the toughest yet. Many charities are also facing supply shortages.

There are thousands of charities to choose from on the mycause website. Our team continues to reach out and invite more and more to be listed on our site (for free!) so the community can easily find them and contribute. Use the search function to filter through the long list. You’ll easily find the charities and issues that you’re most passionate about, no matter how you look at it. You can search by name, category, or even location. 

A 2022 Global report shows Australia is a generous country. We sit in fourth position according to the Charity Aid Foundation’s World Giving Index Top 10. In fact, we’ve moved up the rank from fifth last year. The report notes an increase in the number of Australians helping strangers and donating money in 2021. The positive impact we continue to see proves Charity Christmas gifts are the best to give. Visit our Holiday Season page for more Charity Christmas gift ideas.