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We’re excited to announce our June Giveback GIVEAWAY! 

This month, we’re inviting YOU and our amazing community to share why you love GiveSendGo for a chance to win an awesome prize for yourself and one to give away to someone else — on us!

PRIZE: A $200 prepaid Visa gift card (USD) sent to the winner’s email and $1,000 to give to a GiveSendGo campaign of their choice (winner’s campaign IS eligible). The donation will be made in the winner’s name.

How to Enter:

• Record a Video: Create a short selfie-style video telling us why you love GiveSendGo.
• Share Your Video: Post your video on social media with the hashtag #ILoveGiveSendGo.
• Tag Us and Friends: Tag us and up to 5 friends in your post to enter. Each friend you tag earns you another entry into the giveaway.
• Post on Multiple Platforms: You can post on Facebook, X, Instagram, Truth Social, Gab, and Gettr for more chances to win, as we’ll be picking one winner from each platform.

What to Say in Your Video:

Not sure what to say in your video? Here are some ideas to help get those creative juices flowing:

• Great Customer Service Experience: Share a story about a time you had a positive interaction with our customer service team.
• Giver Army Grant: Talk about how receiving a Giver Army grant made a difference in your fundraising efforts.
• Prayer Partner Call: Describe how a call from one of our prayer partners impacted your life or brightened your day with a spark of hope.
• Successful Fundraising: Highlight a cause you were able to support or a need you were able to meet through your GiveSendGo campaign.
• Life-Changing Impact: Share a story about someone you know whose life was changed because they fundraised on GiveSendGo.
• Values and Mission: Share why you love GiveSendGo's values and commitment to sharing hope and helping individuals to fundraise for causes they care about. 
• Low Processing Rates: Mention how GiveSendGo's lower processing rates helped you reach your fundraising goal by allowing you to keep more of the money you raised.
• Prayer Wall: Share your experience using our prayer wall and how it has impacted you to receive prayers from strangers or to pray for others in need.
• The Shine Brightly Podcast: Share how you listen or watch our podcast! Did you learn about a campaign you then ended up supporting, discover something new about GiveSendGo, or perhaps you were a guest on our show?
• Innovative Features: Highlight any unique features of GiveSendGo that you find particularly helpful or inspiring such as the pray now button.

 Tips for Making a Great Video:

• Be Genuine: Speak from the heart and share your authentic experiences.
• Be Creative: Feel free to get creative with your video. Use props, add music, or film in a special location.
• Keep It Concise: Remember to keep your video short and engaging.
• Use Good Lighting: Make sure your video is well-lit so we can see your smiling face!
• Speak Clearly: Ensure your voice is clear and easy to understand.

Why Participate?

By joining our giveaway contest, you could win a fantastic prize for yourself AND money to give to a campaign in need on GiveSendGo.

It's an opportunity to give back without spending a dime. Plus, you'll help spread the word about GiveSendGo, giving others hope for their fundraising endeavors.

Thank you for being part of the GiveSendGo family and we can’t wait to watch your video about why you love GiveSendGo. 

Ready, set, record!

As Easter approaches, many of us tend to focus solely on the holiday itself overlooking the importance of the week preceding it known as Holy Week. Spanning from Palm Sunday to Easter, this week is undoubtedly the most significant time for Christians to study in Scripture, reflect on, share, and celebrate. 

For GiveSendGo, the essence of who we are and what we do is encapsulated in this week. The hope of Jesus is the heartbeat of our company and the reason we are passionate about sharing His ultimate act of generosity with everyone who visits our site.

 Palm Sunday 

“7 And they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it. 8 And many spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields. 9 And those who went before and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! 10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!” 
- Mark 11:7-10 (ESV)

Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem as a day of joy and anticipation.If you were among the crowds, you would undoubtedly hear them proclaiming, "Hosanna! The Messiah is here!" eyes fixed on the long-awaited Messiah as they spread their cloaks and palm branches beneath the hooves of the donkey carrying him. However, amidst the celebration, this day casts a shadow on what's to come as it marks the beginning of Jesus' journey to the cross. The same people who are currently roaring in praise will soon be gnashing their teeth as they hand over Jesus to be brutally killed. 

 Good Friday 

“17 and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called The Place of a Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha. 18 There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, and Jesus between them…28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” 29 A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. 30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” 
- John 19:17-18, 28-30

As we reflect on the account of Jesus’ crucifixion we try to comprehend the excruciating moments he endured. It’s uncomfortable and nearly impossible to grasp fully.

Calling the day of Jesus’ agonizing and bloody death “good” may seem paradoxical but without it, there would be no hope. Sin would remain unchecked without remedy, escape or justice. We consider it “good” because Jesus’ sacrifice, made once and for all, makes salvation and reconciliation with God possible, restoring what sin had broken. Jesus underwent a death we deserved yet willingly took our place. That’s as “good” as it gets.

It’s crucial to remember that Jesus’ life was not taken from him; he willingly gave it up for us, bearing the weight of humanity's sins. And think on this for a moment - For Jesus, the Son who has existed for all eternity with God the Father, to experience His Father turning His face away and pouring out all His wrath upon the One He loves most underscores the profound goodness of this death for us. His perfect love led to a perfect death, part of God's perfect plan from the beginning.

His death was goodness made manifest to us. So as you read about His crucifixion—the spitting and lashes, the cross, and His final breath when He proclaimed "it is finished"—remember amid the reflection on the sin (yours and ours) that put Him there, the goodness of Jesus to be our sacrificial lamb because of His love for us.

 Easter 

1 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they [Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James] went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. 5 And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise." 
- Luke 24:1-7

As the sun dawns on Easter morning, the palpable grief of Mary the mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene, a dear friend and follower of Jesus, who had come to the tomb to anoint His cold and lifeless body, emanates from the pages of Scripture. However, upon arriving, they find the stone rolled away and Jesus' body missing. Mary Magdalene's first thought - His body has been stolen! Who would do this and why?

Yet, hope is just on the horizon and it's beyond what the women, religious leaders, or even we could have ever imagined. Jesus has risen from the dead! Before that solemn morning, our eternity was at stake. Now, this miracle holds immense significance for us. Without His resurrection, death would have triumphed, Jesus would not have been the Messiah He claimed to be and there would have been no hope. Praise God, for He keeps His promises—Jesus did rise from the dead! The grave is empty.

Christian or not, take some time during Holy Week to read about Jesus' journey to the cross and His miraculous resurrection. Reflect on the significance of His sacrifice, ask questions, and celebrate this true story of hope.

At GiveSendGo, our mission is to “share the hope of Jesus through crowdfunding,” and Jesus’ ultimate act of generosity—dying on the cross for us and rising three days later—is the hope we are passionate about sharing. While GiveSendGo is for EVERYONE this hope is the heartbeat of our mission and the reason behind everything we do. Is it yours?  
 

So you clicked the button. We get it! Just like fundraising on GiveSendGo and those days of sending rickrolls to your friends – resisting that button was simply irresistible.

Now that you’re here, GiveSendGo wants to assure you, just like Rick, we'd NEVER give you up, let you down, or run around and desert you. Our commitment to your fundraising journey is as unshakable as the rickroll trend itself.

Never gonna give you up
We believe at our core in sharing hope and we want you to do the same when you use GiveSendGo! That’s why we’re here to guide you as you embark on your giving or fundraising journey. Making a difference is possible wherever you are. Just say yes and put in the work; we're here to help with the rest!

Never gonna let you down
Just like Rick Astley’s anthem, GiveSendGo won’t disappoint. With features like our top-notch 24/7 customer service, global presence in 80 countries, reduced processing fees, and a wide range of fundraising categories, we guarantee a simple, safe, and accessible fundraising experience, making it possible for anyone to raise money for the people and causes that matter most to them. 

Plus, we offer prayer features like a prayer button on every campaign page and a prayer wall where you can share your prayer requests and praises.

Never gonna run around and desert you
Unfortunately, other crowdfunding sites may ditch you faster than someone falling for a rickroll! We've seen them shut down campaigns due to their political and ideological bents, neglecting to defend people’s freedom to fundraise. It’s like the worst kind of breakup. But worry not – GiveSendGo is dedicated to safeguarding your freedoms, so you can rely on us in your time of need. You deserve a platform that’s here for the right reasons!

Never gonna make you cry
Unless, of course, they're happy tears because your campaign just hit its fundraising goal! Rest assured, we'd NEVER make you cry for any other reason—unless you're watching adorable baby animal videos or soldiers reuniting with family after a long deployment (wipes tear - that one gets us every time), in which case, that's beyond our control.

Never gonna say goodbye
We're not in the business of goodbyes. Once you give, pray, or start your campaign with GiveSendGo, you’re part of the family. Our commitment to you doesn't end when your campaign does. We're here for the long haul, like a love story that transcends time and space.

Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Like Astley, honesty is our policy, just like in any good relationship. We're transparent about our processes and our mission: to share the hope of Jesus through crowdfunding. No lies, no deception—just a genuine desire to help you make a difference in the world one campaign, donation, and prayer at a time.