We Need Your Help Promoting GTGH
We invite you to partner with us in spreading the word. This year, we’re going big on outreach, regionally and beyond!
A few simple actions can help more people discover GTGH and the nonprofits, social enterprises, and businesses for good that make it possible.
Follow us
Build the Foundation
- Announce that you’re participating in the 2026 Gifts That Give Hope Fair.
- Add a GTGH link to your website so supporters can shop charitable gifts that support your mission year-round. https://giftsthatgivehope.org/giftfair
- Follow GTGH on Facebook @GiftsThatGiveHopeLancaster and Instagram @giftsthatgivehopelancaster and begin liking, commenting on, and sharing relevant posts.
- Respond 'Going' on the GTGH Facebook event.
- Mention GTGH at upcoming events, including banquets, fundraisers, 5Ks, board meetings, and community gatherings.
- Mention that you're participating in GTGH in your newsletter & social media and invite them to save the date.
Share Your Story
- Share why your organization participates in GTGH and why charitable giving or shopping with intention matters to your mission.
- Introduce your featured gifts and explain the impact they make possible.
- Share a behind-the-scenes look at your preparation or a story connected to your gift.
- Encourage employees, volunteers, and board members to share your posts with their own communities.
- Encourage early shoppers to check out your GTGH online profile.
Invite Your Community
- Create and share a personal GTGH wishlist. Invite employees, board members, and supporters to create and share their own wishlists, too.
- Accept your invitation as a host or promote the GTGH Facebook event, then share it with relevant Facebook groups and communities.
- Make your invitation personal. Tailor posts to different audiences, such as educators, healthcare professionals, families, faith communities, civic groups, or local foodies.
- Tag friends or pages who may connect with a particular nonprofit, cause, gift, or event experience.
- Post a reminder about attending in person.
- Send an email to supporters inviting them to visit your table or shop your profile online.
- Use a countdown sticker on IG Stories: "20 days until the Gifts That Give Hope Alternative Gift Fair!"
Build Excitement
- Send a countdown email inviting supporters to visit your table at the fair. You can share this PDF Gift Checklist so they can think through who all they need to give gifts to throughout the year.
- Share a reminder post featuring your gift, mission, or what visitors can expect at your table.
- Engage with & Repost GTGH content to your Facebook and Instagram Stories.
- Use countdown stickers and reminders leading up to October 10.
- Personally invite coworkers, friends, supporters, and community groups to attend.
- Invite supporters to shop with you in person OR online.
- Share your gift guide or a “What to expect at our booth” post.
Set up & Behind-the-Scenes
(night before)
- Go live, post behind-the-scenes stories, or share photos or reels from your booth.
- Invite people to come out + tag GTGH!
- Share photos, videos, or Stories from your table.
- Tag GTGH so we can help amplify your posts.
- Encourage visitors to share their experience and tag your organization.
- Remind followers that they can support participating organizations by shopping through GTGH year-round.
- Thank everyone who attended, shared, volunteered, or supported your organization.
- Share an impact update, such as: “Because of GTGH, we’ll be able to ___.”
- Encourage continued year-round support through the GTGH online store.
Caption Starters
Key Messaging
- Ditch the Clutter: Use hook phrases like "Skip the big-box lines, give a gift that restores dignity".
- Unbox the Impact: Create short-form videos showing exactly what a $5, $10, or $50 alternative donation buys.
- Leverage Passports: Remind them to promote the interactive fair features like the Fair Trade Passport or Taste of the Town Food Tour to draw local foot traffic.
- Cross-Promote: Tag each other and the main Gifts that Give Hope Lancaster Facebook page or Instagram account to amplify the algorithmic reach.
Long Form Copy
The Gifts that Give Hope fair supports 35+ remarkable local nonprofits, marketplace vendors, social enterprises, fair trade companies, food trucks, and businesses for good, including [Tag yourself and other participants]. 🙌
On Saturday, , we'll be hosting the 19th annual gift fair at the
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Come meet representatives from nonprofit organizations, make charitable donations,have lunch from one of our participating food trucks and vendors, and embark on your Giving HOPE holiday experience. 🌟
Join us in making a difference and spreading joy during this incredible event! Learn more about the Gifts that Give Hope Lancaster and be a part of something special: Gifts That Give Hope
Option 1: The "Anti-Clutter" Angle
(Best for Instagram/Facebook with a clean photo)
Draft
Struggling to find a holiday gift for the person who already has everything? Skip the supply chain delays and the crowded mall lines. This year, give a gift that changes a life.
We are proud to partner with the Gifts That Give Hope Lancaster Alternative Gift Fair @GiftsThatGiveHopeLancaster! Instead of another generic gift card, you can purchase an alternative gift in honor of your loved ones that directly funds [insert specific impact, e.g., X # of meals / # of art supplies / a week/month of mentorship, therapy].
How it works: You donate, you get a beautiful tribute card to give to your recipient, and our community gets stronger.
Join us in person at the fair or shop our specific list online via the link in our bio!
🗓️
🕙 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
📍
#GiftsThatGiveHopeLancaster #ShopWithPurpose #AlternativeGifting
Option 2: The Short-Form Video Script
(Best for Reels/Shorts)
Draft
[On-Screen Text: What a $20 holiday gift actually looks like...]
[Caption]:
What does $20 buy at the mall? A coffee mug that sits in a cabinet.
What does $20 buy at the Gifts That Give Hope Lancaster Alternative Gift Fair @GiftsThatGiveHopeLancaster? [Insert punchy metric, e.g., A warm coat for a child in need].
This holiday season, your gift-giving can hold real power. Stop by our booth at the upcoming fair or browse our digital catalog to check off your holiday shopping list with gifts that truly matter. Click the link in our bio to view our impact catalog today!
Or visit our table at the fair in person:
🗓️
🕙 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
📍
#AlternativeGiftFair #SupportLocalNonprofits #GiveHope #GTGH
Option 3: The "Tag-a-Friend" Engagement Booster
(Best for driving comments)
Draft
Tag a teacher, coworker, or friend below who deserves something much better than another holiday ornament this year!
The best gifts aren't wrapped in plastic—they are wrapped in community impact. Through the Gifts That Give Hope Lancaster Alternative Gift Fair @GiftsThatGiveHopeLancaster, you can make a meaningful donation in their name and present them with a beautiful card honoring their impact.
Mark your calendars for the fair on Saturday, , from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Farm and Home Center, or shop online right now through our direct portal link in our bio. Let’s make this season about collective hope!
#GiftsThatGiveHope #CommunityFirst #HolidayGiving
PRESS RELEASE
Gifts that Give Hope: Lancaster’s 19th Annual Gift Fair
In its 19th year of celebrating and encouraging charitable giving, the annual gift fair will be taking place on Saturday October 10th, at the Farm and Home Center from 10am-3pm.
Tips & FAQs
How do I find my nonprofit gifting profile link?
- Visit giftsthatgivehopelancaster.org.
- Select Gift by Nonprofit from the website menu.
- They are sorted A-Z. Find and open your organization’s profile.
- Copy the web address from the address bar at the top of your browser. It should look something like: https://giftsthatgivehopelancaster.org/collection/[nonprofit-name]
or
On a phone, tap your browser’s Share button and select Copy Link.
Use this direct link in your social media posts, email newsletters, website, and other communications so supporters can easily find your organization’s gifts.
If you need to make a change to your profile, please email us at hello@giftsthatgivehopelancaster.org
When should we begin promoting GTGH?
You can begin promoting GTGH at any time! Your organization’s online gifting profile is available year-round, so you don’t have to wait until the fall to share it. Link to your profile from your website, newsletters, social media posts, fundraising campaigns, and other communications throughout the year.
Promotion for the in-person fair should begin in mid-to-late August with an announcement that your organization is participating. Continue sharing throughout September with featured gifts, impact stories, behind-the-scenes content, and event reminders.
On setup day and event day, share photos, Stories, or Reels from your table. After the fair, thank your supporters, share the impact of their purchases, and remind them that they can continue supporting your organization through your online GTGH gifting profile year-round.
How do I accept an Instagram collaborator request or Facebook event host invitation?
To accept an Instagram collaborator request:
- Make sure you are logged into your organization’s Instagram account.
- Open the notification or direct message from @giftsthatgivehopelancaster.
- Tap Review.
- Tap Accept.
After you accept, the post will appear on both accounts and can reach both audiences.
To accept a Facebook event host invitation:
- Make sure you are using the Facebook profile or Page that was invited.
- Open your Facebook notifications.
- Look for a notification saying that Gifts That Give Hope invited you to co-host the event.
- Open the invitation and click Accept.
After accepting, the GTGH Gift Fair should appear in your Page’s events. You can then mark yourself as Going or Interested, invite followers and friends, and share the event to your Page.
How do I tag Gifts That Give Hope in a social media post?
When writing your caption, type @ followed by the GTGH account name:
- On Instagram, type @giftsthatgivehopelancaster
- On Facebook, type @GiftsThatGiveHopeLancaster
When the account appears in the list, click or tap its name to create the tag. A working tag will usually appear highlighted or linked in your caption.
Tagging GTGH allows us to see your post and makes it easier for us to share it with our audience. You can also tag GTGH directly in photos, Reels, and Instagram Stories.
Do I need a Canva account to use the templates?
Yes. You’ll need to log in to a Canva account before opening and customizing the templates. A free Canva account will work, but it has limited options; eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for a free Canva Pro account through Canva for Nonprofits.
How do I customize and download a Canva template?
Click the Use Canva Templates button and select the design you’d like to use. Add your organization’s name, logo, photos, featured gifts, or other details. You can also update the colors and wording to match your organization.
When your design is ready, click Share, then Download, and choose PNG or JPG. The downloaded graphic can then be posted on your social media accounts.
19th Annual Gift Fair
Join us for a joyful celebration of meaningful gift-giving, featuring charitable gift opportunities, fair trade and sustainable goods, and more.
