Group gifting, simplified
Simple, thoughtful giving
From creating a pool to making a contribution, we've made the entire process seamless and secure.
Create Your Pool
Sign up and start a gift pool for any occasion: teachers, birthdays, farewells, or corporate gifting.
Invite Contributors
Share your pool link with friends, family, or colleagues so anyone can chip in. For bulk gifting, you can also fund the pool yourself.
Add Personal Messages
Write heartfelt notes for each recipient. Keep amounts private if you prefer.
Secure Checkout
Complete your contribution with our encrypted Canadian payment processing.
Recipients Get Notified
All contributions are pooled together and sent directly to each recipient, whether that's one person or a large group in a bulk send.
Flexible Redemption
Recipients can withdraw to a Canadian bank account or use funds for gift cards for retailers across Canada.
Recipients can redeem gift cards from 100+ top retailers available across Canada or send funds directly to their bank, securely via Stripe.
Popular retailers include:
Gift Pools for Every Milestone
Create beautiful, shareable gift pools for life's biggest celebrations. Share a link or QR code and let loved ones contribute together.
Weddings
Honeymoon & Home Funds
Let guests contribute to your dream honeymoon or first home together.
Baby Showers
Nursery & RESP Funds
Build the perfect nursery or start their education savings early.
Milestone Birthdays
50th, 60th & Beyond
Celebrate big with a bucket list experience or dream gift.
Client & Employee Gifts
Bulk Send in One Go
Send individual gift cards to your team or client list, all at once.
Receive gifts on your terms
No more unwanted gifts. With The Giving Pool, you receive contributions directly and choose exactly how to use them.
Direct Bank Deposits
Withdraw your balance directly to your Canadian bank account, securely powered by Stripe.
Gift Card Marketplace
Browse gift cards for retailers across Canada and redeem your balance in minutes.
Heartfelt Messages
Read all the personalized messages from those who contributed to your gift.
A preview of what your message board and balance view could look like.
Sarah Johnson
Birthday Gift Pool
New message from Alex
"Happy Birthday! 🎉"
+$25.00 contribution received
2 minutes ago
Built for everyone in the pool
Whether you're chipping in or receiving, every detail is designed to feel effortless, thoughtful, and secure.
Give with confidence
Bank-level secure payments
Powered by Stripe with 256-bit encryption and PCI-compliant processing.
Private contribution options
Keep your amount hidden or contribute fully anonymously — your message still shines.
Contribute in seconds
No account required. Tap a link, pick an amount, leave a note, done.
Any amount welcome
Give what feels right. Every contribution adds up to something meaningful.
Heartfelt messages included
Add a personal note that gets delivered alongside your gift.
Instant email receipts
Get a clean, itemized receipt the moment your contribution goes through.
Receive on your terms
Redeem as cash or gift cards
Withdraw straight to your Canadian bank account, or browse the gift card marketplace to redeem your gift in minutes.
One-tap thank-you messages
Send personalized thank-you cards to every contributor- even anonymous ones, without leaving the platform.
Read every kind message
All the notes from your contributors collected in one beautiful place.
You're always in control
Choose how and when to use your gift. No unwanted presents, no awkward exchanges.
The big reveal moment
Know something thoughtful is being pooled for you, then see the full surprise on reveal day.
Private and secure
Your information stays protected.
Gift at scale
Send to up to 100 people at once
Perfect for corporate gifting, client appreciation, team milestones, or end-of-year thank-yous.
Split a budget or set individual amounts
Divide one total evenly across your list, or assign a unique amount to each recipient.
One sender label, one checkout
Sign off as 'Acme Corp HR' or 'The Smith Family' and pay for the whole batch in a single transaction.
Personal message per recipient
Add a tailored note for each person, or use the same message across the entire send.
Track claims and redemptions
See who's opened, claimed, and redeemed their gift from one organized dashboard.
Ready to start your gift pool?
Make group gifting simple, meaningful, and stress-free.
🇨🇦 Proudly Canadian • Secure payments • No hidden fees
All transactions are processed securely through Stripe, a verified and PCI-certified Level 1 payment provider trusted by millions of businesses worldwide.
Questions? Reach us at hello@thegivingpool.ca. We reply within 24 hours.