Monthly Giveaway Explained: How New Day Budgeting Rewards Users with Real Prizes

The Monthly Giveaway is New Day Budgeting's flagship rewards program that distributes real prizes — including gift cards, electronics, and cash — to users who earn giveaway entries through consistent budgeting activity, with entry counts determined by New Day Score milestones and Pro subscription status.

How the Monthly Giveaway Works

Every month, New Day Budgeting runs a prize drawing open to all users who have reached the 1,000-point New Day Score threshold. The drawing occurs on the first day of each month for the previous month's entries. Winners are notified directly through the app and via email within 24 hours of the drawing.

The prize pool is funded by a portion of Pro subscription revenue, meaning the pool grows as the community grows. As of 2025, the average monthly prize pool exceeds $2,000, distributed across 10 to 15 winners each month. The exact pool size is posted at the beginning of each month so users know what they are competing for.

The drawing uses a weighted random selection system. Each eligible user receives a base of 1 entry, with additional entries earned through higher New Day Score tiers and Pro subscriber status. This means more engaged users have proportionally better odds, but every eligible user has a real chance of winning.

Entries reset at the beginning of each month. Your New Day Score persists permanently, but giveaway entries are calculated fresh each month based on your activity during that specific month. This ensures that consistent monthly engagement matters more than a single burst of activity.

Entry Mechanics and Tiers

Giveaway entries are tiered based on your cumulative New Day Score. Users with 1,000 to 2,499 points receive 1 entry per month. Users with 2,500 to 4,999 points receive 3 entries. Users with 5,000 to 9,999 points receive 5 entries. Users with 10,000 to 24,999 points receive 10 entries. Users with 25,000 or more points receive 20 entries.

Pro subscribers receive double their tier entries. A Pro user with 5,000 points receives 10 entries instead of 5. This doubling makes Pro membership the single most impactful action for improving giveaway odds, especially at higher score tiers.

Monthly activity bonuses add entries for users who meet certain engagement thresholds during the specific month. Logging transactions on at least 25 out of 30 days adds 2 bonus entries. Completing all weekly challenges in a month adds 3 bonus entries. Maintaining an active streak throughout the entire month adds 2 bonus entries.

These bonus entries stack with tier entries and Pro doubling. A Pro user with 10,000 points who logs 25+ days, completes all challenges, and maintains their streak earns 20 base entries (10 tier doubled for Pro) plus 7 bonus entries for a total of 27 entries in a single month.

Prize Categories and History

Prizes are organized into three categories. Everyday prizes ($25 to $50 value) include gift cards to popular retailers like Amazon, Target, and Starbucks. These are the most common prizes and account for about 70% of monthly winners. Mid-tier prizes ($100 to $250 value) include larger gift cards, popular electronics accessories, and subscription service credits. Top-tier prizes ($250 to $500 value) include major electronics, high-value gift cards, and cash prizes sent via PayPal or Venmo.

Each monthly drawing selects approximately 8 to 10 everyday winners, 3 to 4 mid-tier winners, and 1 to 2 top-tier winners. The exact distribution depends on the size of the prize pool that month.

Winners receive their prizes within 7 business days of the drawing. Gift cards are delivered digitally to the email associated with your New Day Budgeting account. Physical prizes ship to US addresses only. Cash prizes are sent via the payment method of your choice.

The app maintains a public winners gallery showing first names, prize amounts, and the state of each winner. This transparency builds trust in the system and motivates other users. Past winners have ranged from college students using the free tier to long-time Pro subscribers with diamond-tier scores.

How to Maximize Your Chances

The most effective strategy for maximizing giveaway entries is combining Pro membership with consistent daily engagement. Pro doubles your tier entries, and the activity bonuses reward daily consistency. Together, these two factors can give you 20 to 30 entries per month, compared to the 1 entry a minimally-engaged free user receives.

Focus on reaching the next New Day Score tier before the end of each month. If you are at 4,800 points and the month ends in a week, the effort to reach 5,000 points for the 5-entry tier (instead of 3 entries at the 2,500 tier) is well worth the investment.

Complete every weekly challenge, even if it requires adjusting your normal routine. The 3 bonus entries from completing all monthly challenges are free entries that only require attention to the challenge requirements.

Maintain your streak throughout the entire month. The 2 bonus entries for an unbroken monthly streak are among the easiest to earn if you have already built a daily logging habit. Use streak freeze tokens only when absolutely necessary, and pre-activate them for known absence days to avoid accidental breaks.

Refer friends during the month. Each referral that results in a signup adds 200 points to your score, potentially pushing you into a higher entry tier. If you are close to a tier threshold, a single referral could double or triple your monthly entries.

Tips

• Reach the 1,000-point threshold as quickly as possible to become eligible for your first drawing
• Subscribe to Pro for the 2x entry multiplier — it pays for itself with a single mid-tier win
• Complete all weekly challenges each month for 3 bonus entries
• Maintain an unbroken streak through the entire calendar month for 2 bonus entries
• Log transactions on at least 25 days per month for 2 additional bonus entries

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the monthly drawing?

The drawing takes place on the 1st of each month for the previous month's entries. Winners are notified via in-app notification and email within 24 hours. Results are posted in the winners gallery by the 2nd of the month.

Do I need Pro to enter the giveaway?

No. Any user with a New Day Score of 1,000 or above is automatically entered. Pro subscribers receive double their tier entries, which significantly improves odds, but free users win prizes every month.

Can I win more than once?

Yes. There is no limit on how many times you can win. Each month is an independent drawing. Some users have won multiple times over the course of a year.

Are the prizes real? How do I know this is legitimate?

Prizes are real and funded by Pro subscription revenue. Winners are publicly listed in the winners gallery (first name and state) for transparency. Prize fulfillment is handled within 7 business days. New Day Budgeting publishes the prize pool size at the start of each month and the total prizes awarded at the end.