These shining stars are making such a difference in the world! Consider adding a Donation option to your next Evite.
When we first added the Donations feature to our site in partnership with Pledge, we never dreamed it would take on a life of its own (or that we would hit over $50 million in donations). Ahh, but it has — and this could not have happened without the incredible kids who, year after year, have chosen to ask for charitable contributions in lieu of birthday presents. It makes us emotional just writing about it. These stories have been nothing short of lifechanging, inspiring, and deeply humbling for us, and it is the very least we can do to highlight members of the next generation who are lighting the way for the future.
Each month, we’ll be putting the spotlight on a few wonderful kids who have chosen to forgo gifts in support of a cause they care about. Please join us in appreciating their stories and dreams. We know we’re going to carry this generous and heartwarming energy into the rest of our day, and we hope you do, too.
In support of Orangutan Foundation International
When Obi first learned about the danger that orangutans are put in due to deforestation for palm oil plantations, he was ready to jump into action. For two years in a row now, Obi has asked friends to donate to Orangutan Foundation International instead of buying him birthday gifts. But, his contributions don’t stop at his birthday party. Obi regularly checks ingredients on products at the store to buy palm oil-free products, educates those around him about the endangerment of orangutans, and has even fostered one through Orangutan Foundation International. Great work, Obi!
In support of Cradles to Crayons
After volunteering with her mom, 9-year-old Nora asked her friends to donate to Cradles to Crayons for her birthday this year. She loves their mission to make all kids feel good and to make sure they have clothes that keep them warm in the winter. Nora reminds us that “you can make a big change in the world, even though you’re just a kid.” That’s right, Nora! And you’re doing it. 👏
In support of St. Jude
Chloe is a fierce, generous, and empathetic first grader who decided to raise money for an organization very close to her heart this year. When she was diagnosed with brain cancer at just three years old, she discovered the importance of dedicated care for child patients. For her birthday, Chloe chose to give back to kids who are still fighting because she wants to make sure that no child goes through cancer alone, and now, Chloe is cancer free! Chloe, you have truly inspired our team — you are a role model for us all!
Evite is proud to contribute $500 to each of the organizations selected by our birthday heroes, in their names. Want to follow in their footsteps and add a Donation to your next event? Learn more here.
Developed hand-in-hand with community organizers, PTA presidents, parents and teachers, Evite's signup sheets are designed to make organizing volunteers a breeze. Here are a few ways SignUp Sheets are different than other signup tools:
Choose Evite SignUp Sheets for the easiest, most streamlined way to get volunteers and signups for your next event!
Signup sheets are the perfect way to streamline scheduling, volunteer recruitment, class parties, snack duty, potluck organization, parent-teacher conferences and more! You can think of them as your digital assistant for coordinating events and tasks and ensuring that your event is a success.
Evite SignUp Sheets offers parents, teachers and event planners customizable online forms that organizers and volunteers can access and update effortlessly. Volunteers can choose their preferred time slots, sign up for tasks or indicate what they'll bring to the event. It only takes organizers a few minutes to create a signup sheet and send it out with a shareable link, so they can get the word out via text, email or social media—whichever way they prefer!
Long story short, SignUp Sheets save everyone involved tons of time, avoid scheduling headaches and ensure everything runs smoothly before and during the event.
Creating a signup sheet has never been easier than with Evite! Here’s how to create a sheet that’s sure to make your event an absolute success:
When it comes to signup sheet information, there are some essentials to include regardless of what you’re organizing:
When adding your slot information, clearly define what people are signing up for, especially for a what-to-bring list or role assignments. If you want someone to bring healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after a game, specify that. You want your volunteers to feel confident in what they’re bringing and to make it easy for them to know what’s expected of them. It will save them time and stress (and you, too!). That being said, if you make your ask too specific (for example, asking for a hard-to-source item or something expensive), you may not end up with a volunteer for it. So be clear about what you expect, but also be reasonable!
Aside from providing the basic signup information, you can also add optional descriptions to both your entire signup sheet and individual slots. While not required, they can help guide your volunteers further and provide more information. You can add information about allergies, preferences and general info about the event. You can also add a wish list to make it easier for your volunteers to bring exactly what you need!
Signup sheet templates offer a ton of advantages for both organizers and volunteers and with Evite SignUp Sheets, you'll enjoy even more benefits than other digital and paper signup sheets! Some benefits our signup sheet templates offer include:
With Evite SignUp Sheets, you can enjoy organizing and coordinating all your events with ease. Signup sheets streamline the signup process for everyone involved, ensuring that everything will go to plan on the day of your event while saving you precious time in the process.