You are already a winner by being a part of the Giving Tree Village. Your nonprofit will be noticed by an estimated 40,000 visitors to Christmas in Davidson.

  1. Decorate your tree creatively to get noticed.
  2. Win prizes! Notice what prizes will be awarded this year and decorate your tree with the goal of winning one of the prizes.
  3. Get more votes (donations) by taking Giving Tree Village to social media!
  4. Reach out to your supporters – anyone can vote for your tree online – beginning with the start of Christmas in Davidson on November 30.
  5. Kids are often the “voters” at Christmas in Davidson. Decorate your tree to get the attention of the visiting children.
  6. Post a sign in your business or your friend’s business that includes a QR code that takes the voter directly to your tree at the Giving Tree Village.
  7. Email your supporters not just once, but several times, to ask for their support (donation) during Christmas in Davidson.
  8. After Christmas in Davidson you still have a few days to push your nonprofit and get the votes to count. Voting continues through December 3rd.
  9. Have fun – attend the Decorating Party on Sunday, November 26, from 1 – 3 p.m.

Remember: All votes are donations to your nonprofit!

No nonprofit will receive 2 prizes of any type. One prize per nonprofit.

Here are the superlatives for 2023 – Winners will receive $500

  • Most representative of the nonprofit
  • Most Educational
  • Most Creative
  • Most Festive
  • Best hand-made decorations
  • Kid’s Favorite