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# Schedule gifts

Scheduled gifts allow admins to pre-plan and automate the delivery of rewards for a specific date and time. This ensures timely recognition for holidays, campaigns, and organizational milestones without requiring manual intervention on the day of the event.

## Admin Capabilities

Use the scheduling tool to fully customize and automate your reward campaigns:

* **Set Delivery Timing:** Choose the exact date and time the gift will be delivered to employees.
* **Define the Audience:** Send gifts to specific individuals, custom groups, or the entire organization.
* **Assign Reward Value:** Attach reward points, specific brand vouchers, or non-monetary recognition.
* **Personalize Messaging:** Customize the email or platform message template to match the occasion.
* **Brand the Experience:** Upload custom visuals, banners, or company branding for the digital gift card.

## When to Use Scheduled Gifts

Scheduling is ideal for predictable, date-specific events where you want to ensure the whole team receives a consistent, timely experience.

### Cultural & Company Holidays

Automate gifts for major celebrations so HR teams don't have to manually send rewards on days off.

> **Examples:** Diwali gifts, Christmas celebrations, or Company Foundation Day

### Thematic Celebrations & Events

Pre-plan rewards for global awareness days or internal company events.

> **Examples:** International Women’s Day, Men’s Day, or Employee Appreciation Day

### Recurring Engagement Programs

Set up systematic rewards for ongoing company initiatives.

> **Examples:** Monthly wellness participation rewards or end-of-quarter team appreciation

### Pre-planned Campaigns

Align gift deliveries with the launch of internal marketing or HR campaigns.

> **Examples:** Kick-off rewards for a new learning festival or a quarterly sales sprint

## How to schedule gifts

Use the Scheduled Gifts feature to pre-plan and automate the delivery of greetings and rewards on a specific future date. This is ideal for company-wide holidays, upcoming team events, or specific campaign milestones.

### Step 1: Initiate the Scheduled Gift

* Navigate to the **Manage gifts** dashboard and click **Create gift**.
* In the "Create gift" modal, select the **Schedule it** option.
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### Step 2: Define Gift Details

Provide basic information to help you identify and manage this campaign in your admin dashboard.

* Enter a **Greeting Name** (e.g., "Thanksgiving").
* Add a brief **Greeting Description** for internal reference.
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### Step 3: Schedule Date and Points

Determine exactly when the gift goes out and what reward is attached.

* **Select the date:** Click the calendar icon to choose the delivery date.\
  *(Note: You must select a future date; selecting a past date will trigger a "Please select a future date" error.)*
* **Add a gift (Optional):** Use the dropdown menu under "Would you like to add a gift to this event?" to select your reward type (e.g., "Yes, Add Reward Points").
* **Set the value:** Enter the specific number of points each recipient will receive.
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### Step 4: Configure Message Details

Customize the email communication that recipients will receive on the scheduled day.

* Enter a **Message Title**. This text will appear as the email subject line and the header of the message.
* Compose the **Message Body** with an inspiring or appreciative note.
* Click **Edit Gift Image** to swap out the default graphic with a custom visual or themed banner (e.g., a holiday or event-specific image).
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### Step 5: Define Recipients

Select the audience for your scheduled communication.

* Under **Define criteria for recipients**, review the selected audience. By default, this may be set to "Everyone".
* To narrow your audience, click the **Edit (pencil) icon** to selectively target a specific set of people or teams.
* Once your audience is set, click **Review Settings** to verify your setup and finalize the scheduled gift.
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## Need Help?

For feedback or assistance, contact support at:\
[cs@xoxoday.com](mailto:cs@xoxoday.com)
