GiftCard Partners Blog

Every year, millions of volunteers dedicate their time and talents to nonprofits across the country, helping them fulfill their missions and serve their communities. It might surprise you to learn that according to a study by the Independent Sector, the value of volunteer time for 2023 is estimated at $31.80 per hour. That's a staggering amount, which underscores the immense contribution made by volunteers. This National Charity Day, (September 5th, 2023), it's time for nonprofits to say "thank you" in a unique and practical way—through the use of gift cards.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations, fueling their missions with passion and dedication. Recognizing and appreciating these invaluable contributors is not only a moral obligation but also a strategic investment in the success and sustainability of your nonprofit. In this article, we will explore the best ways to recognize volunteers in your nonprofit organization, ensuring they feel valued and motivated to continue their important work.

Health plans are constantly looking for ways to engage members in managing their own health. Health plans benefit from member engagement by recognizing lower costs for their business and for the participating members. Enhancing member engagement through technology is an easy and accessible way to boost engagement without changing member behavior significantly. Below are 4 specific technologies that increase member engagement. Read on to learn more about the impact mobile apps, wearable technology, telehealth options and the Engage2Reward™ gift card ordering platform can have on your membership engagement efforts.

Increasing engagement between healthcare providers and health plan members or patients can improve outcomes for providers, members, and the health plan alike. There are a variety of ways health plans drive member engagement, but using healthcare providers as part of that process is a great way to bring plan members closer to their own healthcare management, making them more proactive and often healthier.

There are many gift card use cases in healthcare settings and they can vary based on the situation. Read on to learn more about how healthcare providers can use gift cards to drive engagement with health plan members and how actual Engage2Reward™ customers are using these programs.

Employee and customer engagement are key to any business’s success in the current climate. For employers, engaging employee populations at work ensures productivity, motivation and longer term, employee satisfaction and retention. On the customer side, in the current economic climate, retaining customers and reducing churn can be as important to a business as gaining new customers. Ensuring customers are engaged with your business helps support retention initiatives. Keep reading to learn how gift card incentive and reward programs can help drive engagement with employees and customers by continuously providing value and building positive associations with your brand and business.