Savings Bond Gift-Giving Toolkit:

U.S. Savings Bonds make meaningful gifts to honor important milestones like graduations and birthdays. Use these toolkit resources to share information about giving savings bonds as gifts and setting up a TreasuryDirect account for a child within the parent or guardian's own TreasuryDirect account so he or she can receive a gift savings bond.

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  Newsletter article : This sample newsletter copy can be used to help remind people that savings bonds are meaningful gifts that will be useful long after a graduation or birthday celebration ends.


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  News brief : Do you have a communications vehicle with shorter word limits? Here’s a brief paragraph about the benefits of giving savings bonds as gifts.


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  Social media posts : You can use these brief tips about buying savings bonds as gifts in your organization's Facebook posts, Tweets or other social media channels.

Financial Literacy Month Toolkit:

Use the following resources to help spread the word about saving during April Financial Literacy Month:

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  Newsletter article : You can use this sample newsletter copy in April, encouraging people to explore savings options during Financial Literacy Month.


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  Social media posts : Spread the word about savings during Financial Literacy Month through Facebook, Twitter or other social media channels using these suggested posts.

America Saves Week Toolkit:

America Saves Week (February 25 to March 2) is a good time for people to assess their financial situation and learn more about different ways to save. Use the following materials to help spread the word about America Saves Week and available saving tools and resources.

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  Newsletter article : Include this article in newsletters or on your organization’s website.


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  Web banners: Use these banners on your website to direct community members to www.treasurydirect.gov/readysavegrow, where they can learn more about about saving for the future.
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  Social media tips and messages : Incorporate these posts and messages into your organization's social media channels to promote saving during America Saves Week.

Tax Refund Toolkit:

Use the following resources to help spread the word about how using tax refunds to buy Series I Savings Bonds can help achieve greater financial security.

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  Newsletter article : Include this article in newsletters or on your website to inform those in your community about buying savings bonds with tax refunds.


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  Web banners: Use these banners on your website to direct community members to www.treasurydirect.gov/readysavegrow, where they can learn more about using tax refunds to save for the future.
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  Social media tips and messages : Incorporate these social media posts and messages into your organization's social media channels to encourage savings and inform the people you serve about the opportunity to buy savings bonds with their tax refund.

Nonprofit Toolkit:

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  Overview : Provides general information about Treasury savings options and Ready.Save.Grow., and describes ways you can share information with the people you serve.


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  Newsletter article : Include this article in newsletters or on your website to inform those in your community about savings options.


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  Flier : Hand these out at events and conferences or have them available at your facility to provide information about savings opportunities.


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  Frequently asked questions (FAQ) : Share this document with your staff to help them answer questions.


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  Web banners: Use these banners on your website to direct customers to www.treasurydirect.gov/readysavegrow.
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  Social media tips and messages : Use social media to encourage savings, share news about the campaign and provide information on Treasury securities.


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  PowerPoint Presentation/talking points document : Use the messages included in this document in interviews, speeches and conversations in your community.


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  How to open an account in TreasuryDirect : Share this to help people sign up for a TreasuryDirect account and use all the available features.


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  How to buy gifts in TreasuryDirect Share this to help people buy savings bonds as gifts.


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  How to participate in TreasuryDirect payroll savings Share this to help people participate in payroll savings.