Have to buy a gift for someone today? Can’t stand going to the mall to buy some random meaningless trinket? Then why not try a charity gift certificate.

These charity gifts are actually charity donations that you are making when you purchase a physical card or eCard for special occasions. You decide on the amount you wish to donate. This donation is 100% tax deductible for the purchaser at the time of the purchase. You will receive an emailed tax acknowledgement for your records.

The recipient then designates the funds to the charity they choose from an online list. Up to three charities may be selected.

No waste, except for the plastic gift card. Not a terrible idea.