We won’t sugarcoat it: Sticking to a New Year’s resolution is hard! According to a recent Forbes Health survey, the average resolution lasts 3.74 months. Getting past three months is nothing to scoff at, but at Spave, we believe that the best habits should get you closer to your long-term goals. Three months just isn’t enough time to save for a dream home, build a nest egg for retirement, or make a lasting impact for the causes you care about. Read on to learn more about setting, keeping, and growing your resolutions for 2024.
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Use Christmas Money to Donate to Your Favorite Non-Profits with Spave
Christmas money provides you with a unique opportunity. A lump sum of extra spending cash can make one huge splash or be used by spreading it out among a few projects and priorities. Maybe you’ve been waiting all year for enough funds to buy something big, or perhaps you like to spread it out and savor the Christmas spending until May. Either way, we would all love to be able to give more this year and transform lives.
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Spave Welcomes Alex Ross as Chief Technology Officer — Driving Innovation in Consumer FinTech
Spave, the pioneering consumer financial app seamlessly integrating philanthropy and savings with everyday purchases, proudly announces the appointment of Alex Ross as the new Chief Technology Officer. In this pivotal role, Ross will lead the technical vision and execution of Spave’s flagship mobile and web applications, reinforcing the company’s dedication to innovation and user-centric solutions.
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Stepping into this leadership role was the natural step for Ross. “As the father of four teenagers, a marathon runner who supports a nonprofit that helps people get back on their feet and a digital marketer for the Denver Colfax Marathon, Spave checks all my personal and professional boxes,” said Ross. -
The Spave Team’s 2024 Goals and Resolutions
At Spave, we don’t just talk—we live by action. We believe that approaching giving with the same importance as saving is key to your unlocking financial wholeness. In our work, that means ensuring the Spave app makes giving and saving as easy and impactful as possible. So, when we shared our tips on how to make resolutions last in the new year, we also took the time to make personal goals that help us adjust our habits for the better. Here’s what our team is working on in the coming year:
“A Peloton 52-week streak— which means working out consecutively for 52 weeks. Peloton’s analytics dashboard keeps me motivated! I also want to “slow down” and enjoy the everyday moments with my 4-year-old and husband.”
– Katie T., Partnership & Marketing Manager“Read more books—I’ve started with The Mindful Brain by Daniel Siegel.”
– Brianna P., Chief Brand Officer“Cook myself dinner at least 4 times a week and visit my grandparents at least twice a month.”
– Max M., Product Manager“More spaving, more movement, more time with friends—and to think about doing weight training! To do lists and putting things on my calendar motivates me to reach my goals.”
– Shannan H., Purpose Program Manager“’Extreme accountability’ is my new mantra for 2024 — embracing it with humble boldness.”
– Susan L., Founder & Chief Executive Officer“2024 is about improving my overall health through exercising at least 5 days per week, doing random acts of kindness, journaling and reading at least 1 book a month.”
– Amy K., Chief Operating Officer“Balance work and training to complete a 100 mile running race.”
– Alex R., Director of Software DevelopmentWe’re so excited to strive for our goals and growth! In the coming weeks, you can also expect updates how we’re going to further refine and develop the Spave app to hit some of our biggest goals yet.
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Setting Your Goals in Spave: A Step-by-Step Guide When Giving is Your Goal
Welcome to the world of Spave, where giving is not just a goal but a way of life. In this blog, we’ll guide you through the process of setting up your giving goals on Spave. Whether you’re new to the platform or looking to enhance your giving experience, these steps will help you make the most of your giving journey.
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Embrace the New Year with Spave: A Space for Growth and Connection
As we begin the new year, the possibilities are endless. It’s a time for reflection, growth, and forging new connections. At Spave, we’ve intentionally created a space for people to explore, connect, and make a positive impact. In the latest blog, we’ll delve into five exciting ways you can make the most of Spave in the new year.
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Spave Secures a Bright Future with Minnesota Angel Tax Credit Program
In a milestone achievement for Spave, we are thrilled to announce our acceptance into the prestigious Minnesota Angel Tax Credit program. This recognition not only serves as a testament to our company’s vision and potential but also opens up new avenues for growth and collaboration.
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Why We Send Tax Letters
At Spave, we believe in transparency and accountability, especially when it comes to your charitable contributions. We even go so far as making a Security Promise to you. That’s why we want to shed some light on our annual tax letter process.
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Your First Month with Spave
Meet Monica! She’s a fictional Spave user who’ll take you through what one month of Spave usage can look like, from quick one-time donations to saving for a big life event.
Monica is a web developer with a baby on the way. She’s working on her New Year’s goals to give back to the animal shelter where she got her dog, Luna, and to save up for all the nursery digs she’s been eyeing on her Pinterest board.
She downloaded the Spave app and added in her giving and saving goals. Since she’s so busy—between planning her maternity leave at work and, you know, preparing to bring life into the world—volunteering at the animal shelter isn’t feasible, so Spave offers her a great opportunity to turn her spending habits into sustainable contributions. By setting an additional savings goal, she’s also able to regularly set funds aside for helpful nursery upgrades.
With her new nursery in mind, Monica orders a changing table for $75. 5%($3.75) of that purchase goes to Luna’s shelter, while 10%($7.50) goes into Monica’s nursery savings.
At church, she talks to a neighbor who’s fundraising to buy new computers for a Boys & Girls Club initiative. Between bites of baked goods, Monica opens her Spave app, and navigates to the spaveNOW tab where she effortlessly sends a one-time donation of $25 to her town’s chapter of Boys & Girls Club.
The following Sunday, Monica learns that her church is one of the 1.5 million accredited nonprofits in the Spave network, so she can use the Spave app’s weekly fixed amount donation method to streamline her contributions, sending her church $50 weekly. Now all her charitable contributions are in one app—and that means she gets just one donation receipt come tax season.
When the changing table arrives, Monica realizes that her treadmill and exercise bike don’t really fit in her vision for the nursery. She takes a moment to say goodbye to her fitness room, then lists them both on Facebook Marketplace. After selling off her fitness equipment, Monica sends a $200 spaveNOW into her savings. Those sales cover the cost of a new crib!
Since the month is winding down, Monica taps into her Spave app’s Insights page to see clearly how much she’s already given and saved through her spending. She’s proudly on-track for her shelter’s giving goal and making a huge impact on her nursery budget. Spave helps her feel accomplished about January and confident about the future she’s building for herself, her family and her community.
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Financial Hack Round Up & Resources
At Spave, we understand the importance of maximizing your financial potential and making your money work smarter, not harder. In today’s fast-paced world, staying ahead financially requires more than just traditional methods – it demands innovation, resourcefulness, and a keen eye for opportunities.