So, you’re a nice parent. You want to show your gratitude. After all, that teacher has looked after your precious child all year! But you’re also a realist. What gift can you buy for $20 … because no teacher needs another 20 mugs (or scented candles). A group gift for the teacher would be much better – and everyone can spend a little less but give something really good. But ugh … how can it happen without the hassle!?
As one mum said, “I don’t have time to stalk parents in the playground!”.
Let's be honest, the thought of organising a gift from the whole class is a nightmare. Collecting cash or sharing your personal bank details (no thanks!), chasing parents to sign the card and then the diplomacy of choosing the gift.
This nightmare is actually why we started GroupTogether! We wanted to take the hassle out of organising group gifts, so the recipient could get a better gift - something they really want or need.
So how does it work? Well, it's pretty simple!
We've designed GroupTogether so it solves some of those issues you'd normally face when organising a group gift.
Research with over 100 Australian teachers to find out what gift they really want showed that:
For more gift ideas, check out our blog 10 Best Gift Ideas for Teachers.
Worried a gift card doesn't feel personal enough? Pair it with a beautiful group card filled with messages and pics from the whole class and your teacher will be absolutely thrilled! You can do it all-in-one with GroupTogether.
Privacy and Safety – We’re two Sydney mums with 7 school children between us. We understand the privacy issues! We don’t share your pictures or your emails.
Are Transactions Secure? – We don’t store credit card details. Transactions are encrypted to the highest level. Credit cards are processed by Checkout.com.
Fees – It's free if you choose a gift from one of our retail partners (gift cards, hampers, etc.). Or if you want to transfer the money to your bank account there's a tiny fee. Check out our FAQs for more info.
Got More Than One Teacher? – There’s one card that parents can sign per collection. So, either write a title like “Thank you Miss Manning, Mr McGoo & Miss McGee” or create a separate collection for each recipient.
What's The Average Amount That Parents Contribute? – Most classes state on the invitation “There’s no obligation at all, but if you’d like to contribute …“. You can either specify a set amount or leave it open and suggest a range. Generally, we’ve found that people collect about $20 per child for a teacher but it’s up to you.
Can You Print The Card? – Yes. It’s super cute! Print it at home or take it to be printed on card for about $2 at Officeworks.
How Long Does It Take For People To Contribute? – Give people as long or little as you like. We find that sometimes short times (2 -3 days) can work a treat to get people moving. After all, they can pay online from their phone via direct debit or credit card.
Which Gift Cards Do You Offer? – We have 70+ brands like Myer, David Jones, Coles, Woolies, Rebel Sport, JB HiFi, endota spa and many more. The brilliant thing is that we let the recipient choose if you give the AnyCard. We'll send you a voucher to give or forward. The teacher clicks the link and a beautiful digital gift box opens and lets them choose the gift card they really want.
If you're a busy parent needing to organise a group gift for a teacher, use GroupTogether to take care of all the hassle and deliver a great gift.
Co-Founders, GroupTogether
Life’s busy. That’s why we’re here to make it easy for you to collect money from a group. Less wasted time, less packaging waste, and spending a little less but giving a lot better!