Alternative Giving

Organizations, clubs and civic groups have made alternative giving part of their holiday season, providing the opportunity to make a Gift of Hope at events and encouraging members to participate.

Want to learn more?

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Donate to GAIA in honor of your loved one!

A Gift of Hope in honor of a loved one is another way to acknowledge special occasions or holidays while being charitable to those less fortunate. Your Gift of Hope will help empower and educate communities, build health care capacity and fight poverty and disease. Your gift will be acknowledged in a printed card or eCard that can be sent directly to the honoree.

How do I start?

We suggest you print this page for a reference.

1: Make a donation online here. Check the box "Gift of Hope".

2: Keep clicking through the steps till you see a donation confirmation page and click Submit. You will see a donor receipt.

3: On the final receipt page click the link "Done" at the bottom of the page to send a card and choose a card type. Make sure you read the donation confirmation page closely and click Done!

(Note: If you miss this step you will also see a link in your email receipt. You can click the link referring to Gift of Hope to move forward.)

4: Choose a eCard or printed card design you would like to send.

5: Fill out the form with the recipient’s information and your information and click "Submit".

6: GAIA will send an eCard or printed card to you or directly to your loved one. You will receive a confirmation email.

Have questions or want to give a gift on the phone?

Please call us at 415.461.7196 from 9-5 Pacific, Monday to Friday.

Note: We are closed for major holidays.


 

Ideas on how to implement a Gift of Hope for your club or organization