FOR UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES
Cultivate community, on- and off-campus.
Your Community Card is a custom program to attract students, reward staff, and support your community.
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A digital card your students and staff can only spend at local businesses.
You choose the approved merchants. Recipients redeem at the shops and restaurants that make your college town unique.
USE CASES
One Card, Five Ways to Use It
Give students a taste of the community before they move in.
Send admitted students a Community Card during orientation week. They’ll explore local coffee shops, restaurants, and bookstores — building a connection to their new college town from day one.
- Admitted students weekend
- Campus tours and open houses
- New student orientation
- First-year welcome gifts
Send admitted students a Community Card during orientation week. They’ll explore local coffee shops, restaurants, and bookstores — building a connection to their new college town from day one.
- Admitted students weekend
- Campus tours and open houses
- New student orientation
- First-year welcome gifts
Recognize academic excellence, research contributions, and athletic achievements with Community Cards. Recipients choose where to spend — at the local businesses that make your college town unique.
- Dean’s list and academic honors
- Research publication milestones
- Athletic achievements
- Scholarship incentives
Reward the people who keep your campus running with thoughtful gifts that strengthen their ties to the community. Community Cards are easy to distribute in bulk — no procurement headaches.
- Employee appreciation gifts
- Anniversary celebrations
- Tenure and promotion recognition
- Spot bonuses and thank-yous
Research participants prefer Community Cards over generic gift cards. Purchase and distribute in minutes — you can even schedule-send in advance. Funds stay at local businesses your institution chooses.
Use Community Cards for campus events, volunteer appreciation, and special programs. Every dollar spent supports local businesses and strengthens town-gown relationships.
- Volunteer appreciation
- Event prizes and giveaways
- Family weekend incentives
- Community service rewards
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FROM YOUR PEERS
Hear from Your Community Members
“It’s so easy! I just send Yiftee the list every year, and they take care of everything else. Their response time is super fast, and employee feedback has been universally positive.”
Lashonda Taylor
Associate Chief of Staff, Kent State University
“Yiftee encouraged me to engage in the community. I live an hour away from campus, so it’s tempting to just head straight home after work. This made me stop and actually explore local businesses that I haven’t been to in a long time or some never. Now, I use these businesses more often.”
Student
Kent State University
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Brand It as Your University’s Own
Custom-brand your Community Cards with your school's logo, colors, and messaging — and take pride in your commitment to the local community.
More Than a Card — It's a Community Connection
Community Cards introduce students to the local shops, cafés, and restaurants that make your college town special. It's not just spending money — it's building a relationship between campus and community that lasts well beyond graduation.
Everything You Need Built In
Merchant Selection
Choose which local businesses your students and staff can redeem at. Add or remove merchants anytime.
Bulk Distribution
Send cards via email or distribute in-person. Upload a list and reach hundreds of recipients in minutes.
Real-Time Tracking
Track card purchases, recipients, and aggregate redemption data to measure your program's impact.
Fast Human Support
Real people respond in 17 minutes on average. No bots, no ticket queues.
No Hardware Required
No terminals, no integrations, no IT involvement. Works with the merchant’s existing point-of-sale.
Tap-to-Pay Redemption
Students and staff tap their phone at checkout. Fast, frictionless, mobile-friendly.