It’s May! That time of year when life gets a little crazier. School projects, end of year parties, finals, concerts, recitals, awards ceremonies- it’s all happening now. And oh yeah, don’t forget to thank those teachers!! Teachers have such a tough job and while we really don’t want to overlook them, this time of the year is just so busy! A sweet gift and card from the whole class would be such a nice gesture but who has the time to organize something like that?
Now there’s a quick and easy way to say ‘thanks’ with a meaningful card and gift from the whole class. It’s called GroupTogether and it’s a total game changer for getting a class gift organized and paid for. Parents chip in for a gift card and even sign the card online. No more awkward hassling for money or leaving people off the card. It’s so, so easy. They do the money collection, reminders, cards and even the gift! And, even better, it’s FREE!
We tried GroupTogether and loved it. So today we’re bringing you five tips on how to get that class gift organized the easiest way possible.
Don’t Guess the Gift
Unless you really know what the teacher likes, don’t guess the gift and have it wasted. When teachers were asked what they’d prefer to receive, 82% say they’d prefer to receive a gift card rather than a physical gift. Give them a GroupTogether AnyCard and they can choose from 150+ leading brands. Yay!
Give Parents a Price Guide
It’s helpful to give a guide for how much to chip in, but with GroupTogether you can let parents sign the card without chipping in to make it inclusive for every child’s situation. Use wording on the invitation such as, “There’s no obligation at all, but if you’d like to contribute $10 – $15 to Miss Honey’s thank you gift….“. On average, people collect about $23 per child and this is often split across a few teachers.
Pad the Calendar
There’s ALWAYS a parent who contacts you the day after the due date! Set the end date a few days before you actually need it, so you can easily re-open it for any last-minute contributions. Sometimes a short deadline (2 -3 days) can really motivate people to get it done. After all, they can pay online from their phone.
Go Digital with GroupTogether
A digital solution to collect money and get messages on the card is the only way to go. Parents can pay and sign remotely, and you still have the option to print and give or send the card digitally if you’d prefer. You can choose from 150+ eGift Cards including Amazon and Target, or give the AnyCard and let the teacher choose. Here’s how it works:
Simply go to GroupTogether.com and ‘start’. Then…
- Create a card and gift collection: it only takes 2 minutes and you can invite parents via email or simply share a link via text, WhatsApp or Facebook.
- Parents chip in online: they simply click to pay securely online and write a message on the card. No apps, sign ups or subscriptions.
Make it Personal
GroupTogether’s card lets everyone leave a message and even add a picture! It ends up creating a really beautiful and personalized keepsake for the teacher. You could even theme the photo and ask everyone to add a photo of their child with their pet or favorite toy, holding up a sign with a drawing, etc. For those who would prefer not to add a photo, there are also libraries of images or GIFs to choose from.
This year, try GroupTogether. It’s perfect to use for end of year gifts or even the teacher’s birthday. It would also be great for saying thank you to a coach, or organizing baby shower gifts, get-well cards, or even a graduation gift! Organizing group gifts the “old fashioned” way can be so frustrating but with GroupTogether your job as gift organizer will be so much easier.
About GroupTogether
GroupTogether was created in 2015 by two Aussie mums – Julie Tylman and Ali Linz. They wanted to find a way to give better and with less waste. Since then over 1 million people have used GroupTogether to make someone’s day – for farewells, get wells, birthdays, teachers, coaches & more. Try it today and you can even earn money for your school. Register your school and GroupTogether will provide you with a unique code. Then they’ll donate $10 to your school for every eligible gift collection organized.
