Holiday gifting works best when it gives employees something they truly value: the freedom to choose. And during the holiday season—when generosity and reflection are front and center—one of the most meaningful choices employees can make is to donate their gift to a charity they care about.
The best holiday gift is a reward that lets each person decide what matters most to them. For some, that means selecting a favorite retailer. For others, it is a prepaid card or cash payout. And for many, especially at year’s end, it is the chance to turn their reward into an act of giving.
To offer this level of meaningful choice at scale, companies need a gifting platform built around flexibility and rooted in recipient experience. Giftogram delivers exactly that, giving employees an easy path to donate their reward while offering senders a simple workflow that fits into year-end operations.
The gift of choice
Choice is the foundation of a meaningful holiday gift because it leaves room for employees to express what the season represents to them personally. For many, that means giving back. But without a built-in donation option, even the most well-intentioned holiday reward forces employees into predefined outcomes.
Giftogram makes charitable giving a natural part of the reward experience. Employees can redeem their Giftogram for:
- Charitable donations, so they can immediately support a cause they believe in
- 140,000+ global and local brands, from everyday essentials to holiday favorites
- Prepaid Visa/Mastercard cards, offering flexible spending power
- Cash payouts through ACH, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle for instant utility
Because donating sits alongside every other redemption path, employees do not need extra approvals or manual steps to give back—they simply choose it. Employees can redeem their Giftogram for charitable donations to leading organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, Feeding America, Girls Who Code, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital—alongside local nonprofits and many other global causes.
Personalization at scale
The decision to donate is personal. It reflects what an employee cares about most, and that meaning is amplified when the gifting experience itself feels thoughtful and intentional. Personalization is what makes a flexible holiday reward feel like it truly came from your company, not a generic vendor.
Giftogram makes personalization effortless at any scale. You can:
- Brand digital and physical cards with your logo, brand colors, and seasonal artwork
- Add personalized messages that capture your holiday tone and appreciation
- Deliver high-quality, in-house–produced physical cards and envelopes that feel polished and on brand
Giftogram was recently ranked #1 in G2’s Winter 2026 Relationship Index for customer relationships and support—a reflection of how easy and reliable the platform is during high-volume holiday programs.
How do you send customized holiday gift cards in bulk?
To offer donation-enabled holiday gifts at scale, you need a workflow that makes sending personalized, meaningful rewards fast and consistent. Holiday programs often involve hundreds or thousands of recipients, and without the right tools, that can turn into manual steps, spreadsheets, and last-minute stress.
A strong bulk workflow lets you:
- Upload or sync your list from a spreadsheet or HRIS, CRM, or ATS.
- Apply holiday branding using your logo, brand colors, and seasonal designs.
- Send immediately or schedule delivery based on your holiday timeline.
- Give every employee the choice to redeem or donate, without extra work for your team.
Giftogram is built for speed at scale. Upload a list, personalize your holiday card, and send to your entire team in minutes. You can automate gifting through Zapier or API and streamline purchasing with PunchOut integrations for Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle, Microsoft, Ivalua, and Workday. This keeps donation-enabled gifting simple and seamless—even for large, distributed teams.
Global teams, local options
The desire to give back is universal, but the causes employees support often reflect where they live. Cultural values, community needs, and local nonprofits vary widely—which is why a single corporate donation or brand-specific reward rarely feels relevant across borders.
Giftogram supports global teams with a fully localized experience. With coverage in 230+ countries, employees receive:
- Local brand catalogs
- Regional currencies
- Language support
- Globally accessible donation and redemption paths
Whether an employee wants to shop locally or donate their reward, Giftogram ensures the experience feels natural and culturally relevant. Because the workflow is identical for every location, international gifting becomes just as easy as domestic gifting—while empowering employees everywhere to give back.
Transparent pricing so budgets stay focused on people
If your holiday program encourages employees to donate their rewards, the value behind those donations matters. Hidden fees—platform costs, digital delivery fees, or international premiums—reduce the impact employees can make and the appreciation they feel.
Giftogram eliminates that friction. With:
- No platform fees
- No digital delivery fees
- Transparent physical card pricing
- Free shipping for qualifying orders
Every dollar stays where it belongs: with your employees or the causes they choose to support. This transparency ensures your holiday gifting program creates maximum impact—both personally and philanthropically.
FAQs
How do I send customized holiday gift cards to staff in bulk?
The easiest way to send customized holiday gift cards in bulk is to use a platform like Giftogram, which lets you upload or sync your employee list, apply your holiday branding, and send to thousands at once. Giftogram supports bulk uploads, HRIS/CRM/ATS integrations, and automated tools so teams can deliver personalized, donation-enabled holiday gifts in minutes.
Can employees use their holiday gift to donate to charity?
Yes. With Giftogram, employees can redeem their holiday gift for charitable donations to leading organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, Feeding America, Girls Who Code, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Giftogram includes donations alongside brands, prepaid cards, and cash options, making it one of the simplest ways to offer employees the choice to give back during the holidays.
What are the best holiday gift cards for employee recognition?
The best holiday gift cards for employee recognition are ones that offer broad choice—including the option to donate. Giftogram is one of the strongest options because it lets employees choose from 140,000+ brands, prepaid Visa/Mastercard cards, cash rewards, or charitable donations, all through a single, easy-to-manage platform.
Does Giftogram support customization for holiday branding and messaging?
Yes. Giftogram supports full holiday customization, including branded card designs, company colors, logos, sender names, and personalized messages. Both digital and physical cards can be customized at scale, making the holiday gift feel personal even when sent to large or global teams.
Can international employees also choose a charitable donation?
Yes. Giftogram supports employees in 230+ countries, offering local catalogs, regional currencies, and globally accessible donation options. This ensures that every employee—regardless of location—can redeem or donate their holiday reward in a way that’s meaningful and relevant to them.
Bring more meaning to your holiday gifting
Holiday gifting becomes far more meaningful when employees can choose how to use their reward—and when those who want to give back can do so effortlessly. Giftogram makes this possible with a simple, global, no-fee platform that supports donations, thousands of brands, prepaid cards, and cash rewards in one place.
