Sharp Gift Ideas from a Group

It’s always group gift season at Cheddar Up. Coaches gifts, teacher gifts, scout leader gifts, wedding and baby shower group gifts — we see them all. If you’re looking for gift ideas from a group, you’ve come to the right place.

Take a look at these gift ideas from a group to see the variety of ways Cheddar Up users have collected for their coaches, teachers, and friends. And if you need a simple, automated way for collecting money for a group gift, we’ve got that too! Here’s a 5-minute how-to to get you started.

6 Top-Notch Gift Ideas from a Group

1. Include coaches’ gifts in one season activity fee

Since we love efficiency, we love how this volleyball team’s parent leaders included coaches’ gift money in one overall season activity fee — that means they don’t have to collect separately later. We also think it’s a great idea to emphasize that gifting is voluntary and to provide a suggested donation, both of which they did. They also used our goal feature, which reveals how much they have left to meet their minimum needs. Basically, we love all the transparency here — and gifters typically like to know what they’re giving to, too.

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2. Designate gift money to a specific coach or teacher

For programs with multiple coaches or schools looking to gift the entire staff, you can create a collection that allows parents to select which people to donate to. Then you only have to create one collection and check one collection’s reporting center. This will automatically break down how much you’ve received for each person.

3. Divide one gift card fund evenly among entire staff

While this is as simple as creating a collection with only one open amount item, we really like the way this school offered a number of gifting levels. It gives direction while accommodating multiple financial circumstances. Once the funds are collected, send the recipients a link to a gift card store to pick exactly what they want.

Trail Mix Fundraiser
4. Spoil extracurricular and support staff with their own collections

Sometimes individuals without a designated class and volunteer team get overlooked. We’re here to advocate: Remember your after-hours teams! One group organized a collection just for their custodial staff and a fine arts program spotlighted its show directors. We love how you can’t miss who these gifts are for.

5. Raise money for a charitable group gift

Two schools caught our eye for their efforts to raise gift funds for their communities. One school raised money to sponsor children at their local Boys and Girls Club — another great use of our fundraising goal progress bar to showcase how much left to raise. Another elementary school changed things up with a Thanksgiving gift card drive for their very own families.

6. Organize group gifts for weddings, baby showers and other celebrations

Here are baby shower and group wedding gift collections we love. Why opt for Cheddar Up over Venmo or PayPal? Because at one glance, you can see how much you’ve raised specifically for this purpose. No more scrolling through your payment history hoping you didn’t miss anyone. 

Looking for even more gift ideas from a group?

Explore our tailored guides to make the gift ideas from your group truly special.

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Awesome Team Mom Gift Ideas

Team moms are the unsung heroes. Find creative and heartfelt gift ideas to express your gratitude for their endless support.

Teacher Gifts That Earn Straight A’s

Whether it’s a thoughtful classroom tool or a personalized keepsake, these gifts are perfect for honoring the educators who make a difference every day.

Band Director Gifts That Strike the Right Note

From custom batons to stylish music-themed gifts, this guide has perfect picks to help you show gratitude for their leadership and harmony.

Baseball Coach Gifts That Score Big

Knock it out of the park with gifts that celebrate your baseball coach. Think personalized gear, team photo mementos, or a well-deserved treat for all their hard work.

Football Coach Gifts Worth a Touchdown

Thank the football coach who’s always in your corner with practical and meaningful ideas like engraved whistles, team-inspired keepsakes, or thoughtful gift cards.

Soccer Coach Gifts That Go the Distance

Score big with gifts for the soccer coach who’s always kicking it into high gear. From custom gear to unique team-themed surprises, there’s something here to suit every style.

Dance Teacher Gifts That Twirl With Grace

Show your appreciation for your dance teacher’s hard work and creativity with elegant gifts like personalized bags, custom ornaments, or inspirational décor for their studio.

Put your gift ideas from a group into action

Cheddar Up makes collecting contributions and organizing group gifts effortless, so you can focus on making your gift truly meaningful. From streamlined payments to customizable features, it’s the easiest way to bring your group’s appreciation to life.

Collect for FREE

Whether you’re collecting dues and fees, fundraising, managing an event, creating a sign up, or selling something online or in-person, you can do it with a Cheddar Up collection.