Blog
Stories from the our team, partners, and community
Apart, but Together: Our response campaign to the present times.
Mar 19, 2020
We get to choose what all of this will mean. Like for so many of you, 10 days ago, business was normal. Daymaker was gearing up for our spring campaign focused on getting kids in low-income communities out into nature to help them find a place where they could always feel they belonged. We were la...
Be About Love: A Revival Story
Nov 8, 2019
Be About Love Those were the words that came from a dear friend this spring. “If love is your purpose, then be about it always,” he insisted as we sat outside a Noe Valley coffee shop. That was in the midst of what I would now call a revival of sorts for Daymaker. We had discovered a new essence...
Why We Give
Dec 21, 2018
We Give to Remember Our Togetherness The holidays have arrived, and that inevitably means even the most last-minute of us has spent some time thinking about how we will give this season. For many—and all of those receiving this who have used Daymaker—that reflection will include considering those...
Enabling others to live their gifts
Dec 6, 2018
We’re all a moment away from shining; we simply need an invitation At Daymaker, we ask ourselves often: what makes for a meaningful gift? Whether we’re giving to our own children, our college best friend, or to a family in need, there is a common thread alive in all of these forms of generosit...
Holiday Giving will look a bit different this year
Nov 20, 2018
A note from our CEO Hi Friend, I hope this note finds you well and settling into the chaos and joy the holiday season inevitably brings. This year, holiday giving will look different from years past on Daymaker. We are excited to introduce Yearmaker. Yearmaker enables you to make a real difference i...
The Stories That Shaped Us
Jun 11, 2018
We're very excited to share our new Daymaker series, “The Stories That Shaped Us.” Each week during the Summer Swing Campaign, we’ll share a unique story about how reading shapes and inspires every child, featuring perspectives from our team as well as some of your favorite authors. Volume 3: Alice...
The 2017 Holiday Platform
Dec 21, 2017
As we sit back and watch thousands of packages arrive on the doorsteps of our nonprofit partners, we’re reflecting on a year that surpassed our highest expectations. This was all made possible by you and the community of kind, generous, and loving individuals of all ages across the country (and worl...
The Little Voices: How to talk to the kid-driven conscience
Dec 12, 2017
The problem at hand: We want the kids to know the importance of giving back, but it’s not always clear how to go about it. Where does the conversation about giving back start? When in doubt—or in a parenting pinch—the Golden Rule has long since been the go-to philanthropic nudge we give our kids....
Responsive Hope
Jun 8, 2017
Zelda recounted early days, before there was trust. “He told her for two years his name was TJ when it was really Clarence. He didn’t give his real name because he thought she might be a cop.” Zelda Mayer | Director of Development at I Grow Chicago Clarence quickly learned “her” name was Robbin C...
The Launch of Give Now
May 16, 2017
Today we launch Give Now. Here’s why: In Feb of 2016 (back during our LA pilot), parents began coming to the platform hoping to start a conversation about giving back with their kids in a way that was personal and relatable. The problem was, at that time, only party hosts and guests could actually u...
Introducing: Daymaker
Mar 28, 2017
Washington, D.C. — As of March 28, 2017, CommuniGift becomes Daymaker. After years of gifting, celebrating and learning, we reveal a name and brand that measures up to the magic moments we’ve been creating together all along. Our goal since inception: to make giving simple and meaningful. We’ve spen...
The Unforgettable Moments
Mar 27, 2017
On March 28, 2017, CommuniGift became Daymaker. This post was published prior to that launch but is certainly a part of the wonderful journey that got us to where we are. Tomorrow we're announcing some pretty big news. It's going to be big and fun and exciting, and we cannot wait to watch it unfold....
The 2016 Holiday Platform
Jan 6, 2017
On March 28, 2017, CommuniGift became Daymaker. This post was published prior to that launch but is certainly a part of the wonderful journey that got us to where we are. As we look back on the 2016 Holiday Platform (November 15-December 25), we are blown away by how much good was accomplished. We w...
Announcing: Atlanta!
Nov 18, 2016
On March 28, 2017, CommuniGift became Daymaker. This post was published prior to that launch but is certainly a part of the wonderful journey that got us to where we are. Before we launched in Los Angeles, and before Charlotte welcomed us into the fold, we were students at Chapel Hill with a desire...
The First CommuniGift Ambassadors!
Jun 15, 2016
On March 28, 2017, CommuniGift became Daymaker. This post was published prior to that launch but is certainly a part of the wonderful journey that got us to where we are. The Jones girls are adding a whole new role to their repertoire: CommuniGift Ambassadors Maggie Elizabeth Jones, the star at T...
Welcome to the QC
May 26, 2016
On March 28, 2017, CommuniGift became Daymaker. This post was published prior to that launch but is certainly a part of the wonderful journey that got us to where we are. Our Charlotte Story A few months back, CommuniGift piloted a platform that enabled birthday hosts to invite their party guests t...
Howdy, Partner!
May 20, 2016
On March 28, 2017, CommuniGift became Daymaker. This post was published prior to that launch but is certainly a part of the wonderful journey that got us to where we are. We're pleased to welcome Sports Connection to the CommuniGift family! As Charlotte's go-to party spot, Sports Connection is the p...
Ripple effect
May 11, 2016
On March 28, 2017, CommuniGift became Daymaker. This post was published prior to that launch but is certainly a part of the wonderful journey that got us to where we are. It all started with Millie. A few weeks before her party, friends received their invitation: “Celebrate and Give Back for Millie...
Advocate, family member, friend.
May 10, 2016
On March 28, 2017, CommuniGift became Daymaker. This post was published prior to that launch but is certainly a part of the wonderful journey that got us to where we are. It’s hard to walk away from a conversation with Rosa without feeling lighter. Like life is more managable. Happier. That’s who s...
Giving Back & Having Fun
Apr 27, 2016
"I think there are two things I want to instill in my children. The first one is that I want them to have fun—to enjoy life and to do things that make them happy, to be brave and to try new things. The second is to be a good citizen within your community—to learn how to serve and to give back t...
The CommuniGift 5
Mar 1, 2016
On March 28, 2017, CommuniGift became Daymaker. This post was published prior to that launch but is certainly a part of the wonderful journey that got us to where we are. Week after week, more and more gifts are being sent to children who would otherwise go without on their birthday. The gifts, sent...
Kid Blog: Millie's Party Debrief
Feb 22, 2016
On March 28, 2017, CommuniGift became Daymaker. This post was published prior to that launch but is certainly a part of the wonderful journey that got us to where we are. After her CommuniGift Birthday party, 8-year-old Millie shared a few thoughts. Here's what she had to say: "I think that a...
Magic at Mar Vista Gardens
Feb 2, 2016
On March 28, 2017, CommuniGift became Daymaker. This post was published prior to that launch but is certainly a part of the wonderful journey that got us to where we are. For J Gonzales, it's more than a job. As the director of the Boys & Girls Clubs, Mar Vista Gardens Branch, J makes it his mis...
Guest Blog: The Day my 3-year-old Learned Multiplication
Jan 25, 2016
On March 28, 2017, CommuniGift became Daymaker. This post was published prior to that launch but is certainly a part of the wonderful journey that got us to where we are. Although that may sound impressive, it’s not exactly what you would think. This year, for her 3rd birthday, she found out what mu...