10 Gifts That Give Twice

1. Double your gift today! Any new and increased gifts to Community Shares will be matched dollar for dollar from the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado. Make a $25 donation in honor of a friend or family member and it will have a $50 impact! Make your gift here.
   
2. Businesses - Instead of sending your customers a box of chocolates, make a gift to a nonprofit in their name. Community Shares will provide you with an insert for your notice. Last year, Colorado Capital Bank made a $2,000 donation to our Shares Fund in honor of their customers. This December, CoBiz Insurance is making a $1,500 gift to the Partnership for Colorado in honor of their clients. Contact Alyssa for more information about making your corporate gift a reflection of your community values.
   
3. Many nonprofit organizations derive revenue from products made by their clients. You can give a great gift while supporting a worthy cause. Shop with a purpose today!
   
4. For those who order gifts on Amazon.com, use the Community Shares' link. Amazon will donate a percentage of sales to Community Shares when their site is accessed from our link. It's an easy way to give back and you can use the CSC link any time you shop on Amazon throughout the year.
   
5. Workplace giving through paycheck deduction typically enables people to give 40% more than they can through a one-time gift. Instead of writing a $50 check to your favorite charity, make a pledge to give $5 each paycheck and watch your giving total double. If you don't have campaign at your workplace, sign up for a monthly deduction of as little as $5 from your checking account. Download the form here.
   
6. Give yourself a gift you will receive when you file your 2008 taxes. Make your tax-deductible gift to Community Shares or any of our 112 member agencies today and apply the write-off in 2009.
7. Get that holiday Poinsettia, anniversary, and birthday plants or flowers and support Community Shares at thinkflowers.com. When you use this link, Community Shares receives $5 for every purchase.
   
8. You can even contribute while you surf the web. Choose "Community Shares - Colorado" under GoodSearch and GoodShop. There are lots of online stores to choose from that benefit Community Shares.
9. Check out our CShares merchandise and show your support.
10. Know anyone getting a new car for the holidays? They can donate their old car to benefit Community Shares - www.carsforcharity.net.