Causes of Every Size
If you're a small cause with a big heart, or a large cause with a big following, iGive can help you raise unrestricted funds.
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If you’re a small cause with a big heart, or a large cause with a big following, iGive is your ultimate ally in the journey towards impactful fundraising.
One of the most remarkable aspects of iGive is its versatility – it’s not just tailored for one specific type of cause, but rather, it’s a dynamic platform that can cater to a diverse range of nonprofit missions. Let’s explore the various types of causes that can leverage the power of iGive to raise funds and make a difference:
Animal Welfare Organizations
From local animal shelters to global wildlife conservation efforts, iGive provides a lifeline for organizations dedicated to the well-being and protection of animals. Supporters can shop for pet supplies, accessories, and even groceries through iGive’s partner merchants, knowing that a portion of their purchase will directly support the furry friends in need.
Environmental Conservation Groups
For nonprofits focused on preserving our planet and combating climate change, iGive offers a platform to drive sustainable fundraising efforts. Whether it’s eco-friendly products, outdoor gear, or household essentials, supporters can shop with purpose, knowing that their purchases contribute to initiatives aimed at safeguarding our environment for future generations.
Health and Wellness Initiatives
From medical research foundations to mental health advocacy groups, iGive provides a valuable avenue for organizations dedicated to promoting health and wellness. Supporters can shop for vitamins, fitness apparel, and self-care products, knowing that their purchases support critical health initiatives and medical advancements.
Education and Youth Development Programs
For nonprofits focused on empowering the next generation through education and youth development, iGive offers a powerful tool to fuel their mission. Whether it’s school supplies, children’s books, or educational toys, supporters can shop for products that directly contribute to enriching the lives of children and fostering a brighter future.
Social Justice and Human Rights Advocacy
From civil rights organizations to humanitarian aid agencies, iGive serves as a beacon of hope for nonprofits striving to create a more just and equitable world. Supporters can shop for fair-trade products, ethically sourced goods, and advocacy materials, knowing that their purchases support initiatives aimed at advancing social justice and human rights.
Arts and Culture Preservation
For nonprofits dedicated to preserving and promoting arts and culture, iGive offers a platform to support creative endeavors and heritage conservation efforts. Whether it’s art supplies, museum memberships, or tickets to cultural events, supporters can shop for products that celebrate the rich tapestry of human expression and heritage.
No matter the cause, no matter the size, iGive empowers nonprofits to harness the collective power of giving and turn everyday purchases into meaningful contributions towards their mission. So whether you’re a small cause with a big heart or a large cause with a big following, iGive is here to help you raise funds, amplify your impact, and make the world a better place, one purchase at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions:
We get asked a lot of questions at iGive. Here are some of the most common ones from causes of all sizes:
Does the cause need to be a IRS-registered nonprofit organization?
Not necessarily. If your cause is informal, a school organization, a youth sports team, or otherwise does not have to register with the IRS, you can still raise funds using iGive. We recommend consulting a tax attorney, because we cannot provide you with individualized tax advice.
If you are a 501(c)3 organization, the funds will be considered tax deductible donations on behalf of members.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A shopper starts shopping online by first going to iGive.com.
The shopper, your supporter, identifies your cause as the one they support. If your cause is not already on our list of causes either they or you can add it. This tells us where to send the donation. This only has to be done once unless the shopper wants to stop or change causes.
The shopper then identifies the merchant where they want to shop that day from our categorized list of over 1700 merchants. Once they click on that merchant, they are finished for the day with iGive and taken directly to the merchant’s website. If they have shopped there before, they begin shopping. If it is their first time shopping at this merchant’s website, they will have to follow the merchant’s instructions for registering there by providing their name, delivery address, payment method, email address, and perhaps some other information depending on the merchant.
When they are finished shopping, they check out as usual. They are done and only have to wait for their order to be sent to them.
Meanwhile, back at iGive, a message is received from the merchant which documents the transaction. Periodically the merchant adds up what they owe iGive in the way of commission and sends iGive the money. This sometimes takes a month or more after the shopping trip because the merchants want to take into account returns, exchanges or other modifications to the total amount they collect.
iGive then adds up all of the commissions that they have received that are designated to be shared with your cause and sends you the accumulated portion for your cause. This is usually added up on a monthly basis for the period since the last donation to your cause.
There is no cost to the shopper or to your cause.
iGive works with all types of causes — big or small, local or national, and regardless of whether they are a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit or not.
Merchants pay iGive a commission from the shopper’s purchase because iGive referred the customer to them. They want customers to shop at their store, and shoppers with iGive want to shop at stores that support their cause. iGive utilizes that commission to facilitate a donation to your cause on behalf of the shopper.
The money sent to your cause is the incentive iGive offers shoppers to use iGive.com as the entry to online shopping at our 1700+ affiliated stores.
This is different from when a cashier asks if the shopper wants to round up or add a dollar to donate when the shopper checks out — in that case, the shopper is paying slightly more to donate to the store’s chosen cause—not the shopper’s. With iGive, the shopper pays the same amount they would if they didn’t use iGive. Your cause receives a donation from iGive for all of your supporters who use iGive.
The amount the cause receives depends on how many of your supporters use iGive and the amount of money they spend shopping online. You can increase the amount of the donation by encouraging your supporters to use iGive.com when shopping online. Your cause does not pay iGive anything.
iGive has a wide range of participating stores. These are listed at iGive.com either by category of merchandise or a comprehensive list of all merchant affiliates. This includes popular online retailers in categories such as clothing, electronics, travel, and more. See the list of affiliated stores here.