The Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide is your go-to resource for gifting with purpose. Every item on the list benefits nonprofits that strengthen our communities. Gifts in this 2025 guide were curated by the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s nonprofit community through a submission process in November.
As you celebrate the holidays this season, thank you for supporting nonprofits that support our communities.
For Those Who Need a Little Self-Care: Eco-Friendly Soaps, Scents, & Suds
Blossom Artisanal offers handcrafted, eco-friendly gift bundles that make the perfect holiday present while supporting a meaningful cause. Each product, whether it’s luxurious goat’s milk soaps, hand-poured soy wax candles, or soothing bath teas, is made in small batches by individuals with developmental disabilities. These artisans are involved in every step of the process, from crafting and packaging to shipping, creating a culture of empowerment and independence.
100% of all Blossom proceeds go to providing jobs and services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Blossom is a social venture created by Quest, Inc. that provides a safe and supportive work opportunity for adults and teenagers with developmental disabilities.
Cost: $7.99-22.99
For Those Who Love to Sparkle: Jewelry With Heart
The Ryan Nece Foundation creates opportunities for teens to embrace the Power of Giving through inspirational servant leadership education and organized community service-learning projects.
Full Herizon was started by one of the Foundation’s Student Service Program alums, Madison, to make every woman feel seen and celebrated.
Full Herizon is known for statement earrings that spark conversation. They blend comfort with confidence and help uplift women.
This holiday season, use code POWEROFGIVING to shop all Full Herizon products at 10% off, plus $2 of every item purchased benefits the Ryan Nece Foundation to empower the next generation of servant leaders, like Madison!
Estimated Cost: $20-$60
Give the gift of play this holiday season with a Family Membership to Glazer Children’s Museum! A Family Membership is the gift that keeps on giving with 12 months of play at the museum for up to four people, discounts to more than 140 museums nationwide through the Association of Children’s Museums Reciprocal Network, monthly free admission reciprocals to local partner organizations; 10% off on Camp Imagination, birthday parties, and Creativity Cafe; and more.
Cost: $255
For the Community Advocate
Statement Apparel to Spark Conversation
Cost: $36
Cap for Community Lovers
Mi Gente Mi Pueblo is a nonprofit working to increase the visibility of Latino communities often pushed to the margins. The organization brings people together through storytelling, education, and dynamic intergenerational spaces to challenge the status quo and amplify voices.
Made for movers, dreamers, and anyone repping la comunidad with pride, the On the Move Snapback hat represents those who show up, speak up, and move with purpose.
With its deep green and black color-way, this cap carries the energy of mi gente, rooted, bold, and always in motion. It’s more than just a hat; it’s a symbol of visibility, connection, and pride. Perfect for festivals, community days, or everyday wear, wherever the movement takes you.
Cost: $30
Scarves That Boost Self-Esteem
Miss Latina Tampa Corp is a nonprofit organization that empowers young Latina women with the confidence, skills, and opportunities necessary to succeed in all aspects of life. Their programs foster leadership development, cultural pride, and community engagement, ensuring that participants are equipped to make meaningful contributions to the community.
This holiday season, the organization is selling Alpaca scarves from Peru, available in many colors, to benefit their mission.
Alpaca scarves are naturally warm, soft, and lightweight, making them perfect for wearing in cold offices or on chilly winter days.
Cost: $25
For Those Who Shine Bright: Candles for a Cause
Seventh Avenue Apothecary Candles
Seventh Avenue Apothecary has crafted exclusive, locally made candles for A Kid’s Place to spread joy for children in foster care. These candles were created with input from foster children and volunteers. A Kid’s Place offers four unique scents, including two new additions, “Midnight Sky” (Apple Cider + Marshmallow + Charred Wood) and “Star” (Sea Lavender + Red Grapefruit + Coconut + Sweet Tea).
Cost: The collection offers various candle sizes, gifts and baskets, with prices ranging from $10 to $60.
Transitions Candles
Transitions Candles is a social enterprise for Girls Empowered Mentally for Success, Inc. Each candle is hand-poured by young women ages 17 and up who participate in their paid entrepreneurship internship. Interns learn the full spectrum of business development, from marketing, financial literacy, and human resources to production costs, while being supported by dedicated adult mentors.
100% of candle proceeds are returned to the young women in the internship program, directly empowering the next generation of women leaders.
Your holiday candle purchase helps provide hands-on training, meaningful income, and real-world skills that prepare young women for long-term success.
Cost: $10-$30
For the Music Enthusiast: Gifts That Rock
Rocking Tees & Hats
Want a gift that rocks? Purchase a Girls Rock St. Pete shirt or hat for the music fan in your life! Every purchase supports a St. Pete grassroots movement that empowers local girls and gender-expansive youth through fearless expression, collaboration, and music. By buying merch, you help fund camper scholarships, maintain a lending library of instruments, and keep the inclusive, creative space alive for future rock stars.
Cost: $20-$30
Limited-Edition Ornament
Ruth Eckerd Hall is a nationally recognized premier performing arts organization dedicated to advancing the arts and enriching lives.
For the person who loves music and live performances, adorn their tree with a custom holiday ornament created by a local artist that benefits arts education and community programming.
All proceeds from this limited-edition ornament benefit the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts, serving over 60,000 students each year.
Cost: $29
For the Doers of Good
Be Kind Merch
The Pop Culture Hero Coalition is a nonprofit that uses evidence-based video and tools — with engaging pop culture references — to teach character development and behavioral health strategies in ways young people find relatable. Their Heroic Journey is the Official Behavioral Health Program of the YMCA of the USA.
They offer shirts, tote bags, mugs, and caps that all carry the message the world needs now: Be Kind. 100% of proceeds benefit The Heroic Journey Mental Health programs to support kids living below the poverty line. These adorable items are great for gifts and stocking stuffers.
Curated Compassion
Give the gift of compassion this holiday season with a commemorative tote and/or set of beverage glasses from Gulf Coast JFCS!
The organization is a Florida nonprofit that helps the most vulnerable individuals in our community, from babies to seniors, find safety, comfort, and a path toward a fulfilling life.
All proceeds go directly toward uplifting lives of those who need it most.
Cost: $30-$55
For the Person Who Has Everything: Legacy Brick
For the person who has everything, honor their life, business, or legacy by putting their name in stone. Literally.
The James B. Sanderlin Neighborhood Family Center is a nonprofit located in South St. Petersburg, Florida, that’s dedicated to cultivating a community where children and families are valued, loved, and destined to succeed.
People can purchase personalized engraved bricks in brown, green, or sandstone to support the Center and leave a lasting legacy for a loved one. Each brick is installed along the Center’s front walkway, becoming a permanent part of the grounds while supporting children and families. Every purchase helps fund programs that strengthen families through education, youth empowerment, and community engagement.
Estimated cost: $50-$100 (depending on color chosen)
For the friend or family member who loves to be outdoors, enjoys walking, running or biking, and is passionate about the Tampa Bay community, you can set their legacy in stone with a personalized paver along the Tampa Riverwalk.
The Tampa Riverwalk is a 2.6-mile path that runs along the Hillsborough River in Tampa. Locals and visitors alike can walk, jog, or bike down the Riverwalk, passing and visiting many of the city’s most popular attractions, restaurants and bars along the way.
Friends of the Riverwalk is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with the city to develop, activate, and promote Tampa’s downtown waterfront.
Purchasing and personalizing a granite paver not only honors a friend or loved one but also supports special events, family-oriented activities and beautification along the Riverwalk.
Each square paver is 12 inches by 12 inches and can be engraved with up to four lines of text, with 18 characters (including spaces) per line. You may also select a location for the paver.
Estimated cost: $125-$175 each
