Five Charitable Giving Gifts for College Students

Finding charitable giving gifts for college students isn't that hard. Not only has this age of student grown up in one of the most affluent times in history, but also the most technologically advanced. This means this generation has a great affinity for gadgets, which sometimes means sometimes requires taking out a second mortgage. You want to get something that they’ll appreciate and be able to use and still be able to afford to pay the tuition bills. And buy food.

That’s where Gifts that Give comes in. Gifts that Give is an online merchant that provides a tremendous variety of ideas for charitable giving gifts. Not only that, but they donate a portion of the purchase price — 20 percent —to a named charitable cause. Your "regular" gifts become charitable giving gifts any time you make a purchase and specify a nonprofit or charitable giving organization. This means if you purchase a $200 gift, $40 will be donated to any nonprofit you choose.

You may not be able to buy your college student a new laptop, but with the charitable giving gifts at Gifts that Give, you can buy a very stylish laptop sleeve or pillow. These come in several styles and are always high quality, designer brands. They’ll be the envy of their classmates when they pull out their laptop encased in an attractive Jonathan Adler print, and only the two of you will know the greater good you've given.

You’ll also find cases and covers especially designed for MacBooks, iPhones, and iPads as well. If your college student has an e-reader, there are some great binders for those, too. Whether it’s ear buds for listening to podcasts or a designer backpack to carry actual books (most schools still use these antiques, much to your student's chagrin), your college student will be the big man/woman on campus with the charitable giving gifts offered at Gifts that Give. 

The most appealing part of Gifts that Give though is their connection to charities. This younger generation isn’t just interested in technology; they’re also one of the most civic-minded and charitable generations ever! Your college student will love not just the charitable giving gifts you selected, but the contribution to the a cause that supports the environment, civil rights, the arts, or whatever charity your college student is passionate about.

This year, do something that will really impress your college student. Stop trying to stay ahead to the technology curve. It’s a losing battle because of the rapid changes and high prices. Instead, give your college student some stylish charitable giving gifts as an accessory for those electronics and support a cause that’s meaningful as well. They’ll get some charitable giving gifts they can really use and appreciate. You can make it even more special, and specify the donation from your charitable giving gifts to support your student's favorite nonprofit organization, maybe even one that is supporting them!