The Most Meaningful Graduation Gift You Can Give

Graduation is more than a celebration — it’s a turning point. It marks the transition into independence, responsibility, and real-world decision-making. It’s also the perfect moment to give something that lasts far beyond the day: a mindset.

While many graduation gifts are practical or sentimental, few shape a person’s character. That’s what makes Share Funds from GiveWise different.

What Is ShareFunds?

Share Funds is a simple and meaningful way to gift generosity. It allows you to transfer a portion of your Giving Fund to a child, grandchild, or friend — empowering them to donate to a cause they care about. It’s more than a donation; it’s an invitation to reflect on what matters, take action, and begin building a lifelong habit of giving.

If you’re new to GiveWise, here’s how it works. It’s free to set up and built to help Canadians give more intentionally.

Why It Matters

We often think of giving as something we do later in life. But generosity is a skill and a value — and like any habit, it grows stronger when nurtured early. Studies show that people who start giving young are far more likely to continue giving as adults.

By giving a young person the opportunity to donate through GiveWise, you’re doing more than supporting a charity. You’re helping them see money, purpose, and their role in the world in a new light.

3 Meaningful Ways to Use Share Funds by GiveWise
 

1. Celebrate Milestones with Impact
   Instead of a traditional gift, mark a graduation or life event by sharing part of your GiveWise Giving Fund. Let your loved one choose a cause that resonates with them.
    

2. Create a Charitable Allowance
   Send regular Share Funds gifts to a child or grandchild. Let them explore charities and decide where to give. It builds generosity and decision-making skills over time.
    

3. Give Thanks That Give Back
   Thank a teacher, mentor, or neighbour by giving them the chance to make a donation in your name — powered by GiveWise.
    

A Gift That Comes Full Circle

Take the story of Amal and Youssef*. When they moved to Canada from Morocco in the 1980s, they brought little but hope. Years later, they used GiveWise to give their granddaughter Layla a graduation gift with meaning: the opportunity to give. Layla chose to support a school in Africa for girls — a cause close to Amal’s heart, as she had once dreamed of becoming a teacher.

That’s the power of Share Funds by GiveWise — connecting personal stories to purposeful giving.

Ready to Give a Smarter Graduation Gift?

Create your free Giving Fund with GiveWise and send your first Share Funds gift today.

*Fictional story for illustration purposes.