At GiveCentral, we often discuss the “why” behind giving. What motivates someone to click that donate button, show up for a cause, or share a personal story in honor of someone they loved?On Memorial Day weekend, that “why” becomes incredibly clear. It’s about remembrance, honoring lives lost in service. It is about building a powerful community.
This Day Is Personal for Many
Memorial Day isn’t just a long weekend. For many families across the country, it’s a day of quiet reflection, visiting graveyards, of replaying memories that will never fade.
We’ve heard from donors who dedicate their gifts in memory of their siblings, spouses, or childhood friends who didn’t make it home. Others give not because they lost someone, but because they recognize the weight of that loss and want to stand with those who carry it every day.
At GiveCentral, we believe giving should be personal, and Memorial Day brings that belief home in the most human way.
Turning Memory Into Meaningful Action
Memorial Day challenges us to do more than remember. It invites us to respond, to transform gratitude into service, into generosity, into real impact.
Here’s how we see communities using GiveCentral to do just that this Memorial Day weekend:
1. Creating a Wall of Honor
One of the most beautiful things we’ve seen organizations do is set up a digital “Wall of Honor”, a dedicated giving page where supporters can donate in memory of a veteran or loved one.
People can share a name, upload a photo, and write a brief dedication. It’s not about the dollar amount. It’s about the gesture. And that digital space becomes a living tribute to those who gave everything.
Our SmartLinks make it easy to create a custom page like this. You can share it through email, social media, or even QR codes at events or church services.
2. Spotlighting Local Heroes and Support Services
Many of the nonprofits and faith organizations we work with do incredible work serving veterans, offering everything from housing and job training to counseling and peer support.
We’ve seen organizations use Memorial Day as a moment to highlight these programs and invite donors to give directly to support them.
If your nonprofit or parish serves veterans in any way, this weekend is the right time to bring that story to the front — and we’re here to help you do that.
A custom donation page that connects the dots between your mission and Memorial Day can turn casual visitors into committed supporters.
3. Sending Messages That Mean Something
It doesn’t take a big budget to make an impact. Sometimes all it takes is a message.
We encourage the organizations we support to send a simple Memorial Day message to their networks. Not a sales email — but a heartfelt invitation to reflect, honor, and maybe share a story.
Some of the most moving responses we’ve seen come from these simple asks:
- “Tell us about someone you’re remembering this weekend.”
- “Add a name to our tribute page.”
- “Share a message of thanks for a family who lost someone.”
GiveCentral makes it easy to connect with your community through email or text and track the responses in one place.
- Organize a Community Day of Service
Encourage volunteers to serve in honor of those who gave their lives. Ideas include:
- Cleaning up a local park or memorial site
- Delivering care packages to veteran homes
- Writing letters of thanks to military families for the sacrifice they have made.
Use platforms like GiveCentral to collect pledges or support supplies with a quick donation page.
- Use Social Media for a Tribute Hashtag Campaign
Create a hashtag like #WeRemember2025 or #HeroesInOurHearts and invite supporters to post who they’re remembering, what they’re grateful for, or what they’re doing to honor the day
We Believe in Making Giving Personal
At GiveCentral, we often say that giving is about connection. It’s not just about convenience (though we’re proud of how easy our tools are). It’s about making sure every gift feels like it matters, because it does.
We’ve built our platform to help you:
- Create campaigns in minutes
- Accept donations in less than 10 seconds
- Automate thank-you notes and follow-ups
- Share impact stories and visuals
- Reach supporters via email, mobile, and events
But more than that, we believe that the heart behind every donation is what changes lives. Memorial Day reminds us of that in a profound way.
How You Can Take Action This Memorial Day
Whether you’re a donor, a nonprofit leader, or a community organizer, there are simple but powerful things you can do this weekend to turn remembrance into action.
Here are a few:
Launch a Campaign in Memory
Set up a giving page through GiveCentral with a focus on honoring veterans or supporting military families. Make it personal. Add stories or photos. Share it with your community.
Invite Dedications
Encourage your supporters to give in memory of someone they knew. Each donation can be a tribute, and with SmartLinks, you can collect and display these in one place.
Send a Thoughtful Message
Craft a simple Memorial Day message to your email list or text group. Acknowledge the day. Share a quote, a story, or a reflection. Invite them to respond or share.
Promote Veteran Programs You Support
If your organization works with veterans, let people know. Memorial Day is a moment when many are looking to give with intention. Help them find you.
Stories That Inspire Us
We’ve had the privilege of helping organizations launch Memorial Day giving campaigns that raise funds and hope.
One church created a photo wall of all the members who served and passed, inviting parishioners to light a candle in memory and give to a veteran rehab center they partner with. The response was overwhelming.
A small nonprofit working with homeless veterans used GiveCentral to run a weekend-long micro-campaign. They raised more in those three days than they had in the previous two months. These stories inspire giving.
Let’s Honor With Action
Memorial Day will always be a day of reflection, gratitude, and tears. But it can also be a day of action: a chance to do something meaningful, to turn grief into good, through our actions and deeds.
At GiveCentral, we’re proud to help you turn remembrance into meaningful impact. Whether it’s through a tribute page, a heartfelt message, or support for a local veteran program. Your actions matter.
Get in touch with our team to help you familiarise yourself with our platform. Let us make this day memorable for everyone in every way.
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Last modified: May 26, 2025
