The holiday season is a time for generosity, gratitude and coming together. Beyond exchanging gifts and sharing meals, it offers an opportunity to support the people and organizations that strengthen communities.
Black Friday has evolved from a single shopping day into a major shopping period, with retailers offering promotions throughout November and beyond. With so many deals competing for attention, having a strategy can help you get the most from your shopping while maintaining your budget.
Refer to FundScrip’s 2026 recommended holiday ordering deadlines to ensure your gift cards are delivered on time.
A strong fundraising strategy goes beyond finding new supporters and recognizes the significant value of reconnecting with those who have supported the organization in the past. Former members represent an established base of potential supporters who are already familiar with the organization and its mission, and whose history of giving demonstrates an existing connection to the cause.
School councils have long played an important role in supporting student programs, extracurricular activities, and school improvements across Canada. Over the past several decades, school fundraising has changed considerably.
Every fall, community groups begin looking ahead to one of the most important support efforts of the year: helping local families prepare for winter. Early fall is the ideal time to organize a coat drive, because coats, boots, hats, gloves, and other cold-weather essentials are often needed before the first major temperature drop.
For students, travelling abroad isn’t just a vacation. It’s an opportunity to encounter different languages and cultures, visit historic sites, try unfamiliar foods, navigate new surroundings, and experience places they may have previously only encountered in textbooks or on a screen.
We're happy to announce that Meta Quest is now a FundScrip participating brand!
We're happy to announce that Meta Horizon+ is now a FundScrip participating brand!