Sign Up Now for a Free Shop for Good Program That Gives Nonprofits More Than AmazonSmile

With a minuscule share of overall earnings and no access to supporters’ data, it’s not surprising that many fundraisers aren’t particularly fond of AmazonSmile. But with online shopping more prevalent than ever before, the “shop for good” strategy can lend much-needed support to nonprofits that are struggling due to the COVID pandemic.

Fortunately, there’s an alternative to AmazonSmile, with the kind of benefits fundraisers expect from a program designed to fuel their mission. We’re excited to share a new shop for good program that truly rewards its nonprofit participants: Introducing ShopRaise.

Compare ShopRaise and AmazonSmile

By participating in the ShopRaise program, your donors can raise more for your mission while shopping at the stores they know and love.

How does ShopRaise work?

When donors shop online through the ShopRaise app or with a ShopRaise browser plug-in installed, their purchases will be credited to your nonprofit.

When the retailer settles the transaction at the close of the purchase return window, ShopRaise distributes the allocation attributed from the purchase to the nonprofit.

After you receive the funds, donor and donation data can be imported to your DonorPerfect database so you can see the full value of your donors and their engagement with your organization.

3 ways donors can shop for good using ShopRaise right now

Donors can sign up and “shopraise” in a flash, so let them know how the purchases they’ll make this week can champion the good you’re doing in their community - at no extra cost to them!

Purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones

As holiday sales kick off early, your supporters have already started shopping. Let them know the gifts they give to friends and family can also benefit a cause they care about.

Favorite holiday gift retailers that work with ShopRaise include:

• Nordstrom Rack
• Macy’s
• Old Navy
• Ugg Australia
• Best Buy
• And more!

Buying everyday household items

From stocking up on essentials like toilet paper and paper towels to filling their pantry with groceries, your donors can raise money for your cause by buying from the go-to retailers we rely upon for just about everything. Household goods retailers using ShopRaise include:

• Target
• Walmart
• Sam’s Club
• Walgreens
• Rite Aid
• And more!

Making home a sweeter place to be

Home sweet home has never been more aspirational than in 2020, when quarantine and social distancing turned just about everyone into a homebody. As many of your nonprofit’s supporters spend their spare time inside sprucing up their space and splurging on kitchen appliances, they could be simultaneously giving to your cause.

Home retailers using ShopRaise include:

• Wayfair
• Lowe’s
• Bed Bath & Beyond
• Home Depot
• Ace Hardware
• And more!

Recruit “shopraisers” with these email templates

Your donors won’t know their purchases can benefit your mission if you don’t tell them. Copy and paste these email templates to spread the word to your supporters about ShopRaise and its benefits today.

Feel good about making an ask that’s feasible for everyone

During such a tumultuous time in our country and the world, the opportunity to support causes we care about can be a cathartic and comforting experience. As unemployment rates are rising by the day, it’s important that nonprofits let donors know how they pitch in without having to give money. You can:

• Invite them to sign up for ShopRaise
• Ask them to launch a crowdfunding campaign
• Engage them on social media with these check-in ideas

Heaven knows, we could all use a little pick-me-up these days, so ensuring your fundraising strategy is inclusive to those who may not be able to give is crucial to maintaining the donor relationships that add so much meaning to the wonderful work you do.