What is the
Everyday Buying Program?
We believe that every worthy cause should have the funding it
needs to operate and make a difference. Now, in addition to raising money
through the traditional methods of donation drives, events and product sales,
the Everyday Buying Program enables organized groups to convert the
enthusiasm and social influence of their supporters into an ongoing source of
money. The Everyday Buying Program is a turnkey solution through which groups
earn money through their supporter’s online shopping activity.
How does it work?
Shop for merchandise via the links on your group's Everyday Buying Page; the
merchants pay a percentage of the purchase price as commission for every transaction.
You have one-click access to the products you usually shop for online, from
merchants you trust, at regularly advertised prices - including sale items and
special promotions. Share the Everyday Buying Page with your family/friends and
encourage them to shop and share too!
What does it cost to use the Everyday Buying Program?
Shopping through your group's Everyday Buying Page is free. It's an easy way to
help the cause you care about, whenever you want.
Will I pay more for items I purchase through the Everyday Buying
Page?
No. You pay the advertised price, even for items that are on sale or offered at
special discounts! What is important to remember is that anything you buy, big
or small, will earn money for your cause.
Do I have to
sign up or register to use the Everyday Buying Program?
No
sign-up or registration is required.
Is this
going to add a lot of time to my shopping?
No.
It's just one click. Simply start at your group's Everyday Buying Page and shop
like you always do!
Is there a minimum purchase
required?
No.
From small purchases such as music downloads, movie tickets or gift cards, to
large ticket items like TVs or other major electronics, your group will earn a
commission from the merchant whenever you shop through your group's Everyday
Buying Page.
What brands can I buy?
Just about any brand you can think of, for items like electronics,
clothing, shoes, books, flowers, music, and much more.
What's the commission amount my
group will earn?
The
amount earned for each purchase is set by the merchant, and a single merchant
can pay different percentages for different items they sell. Typically the
percentage ranges from 3-15 %. What is important for you to remember is that
EVERY purchase, big or small, earns money for your cause.
How do I get back to my group's
Everyday Buying Page if I lose the link?
You
can always find your group's Everyday Buying Page by going to our Groups Tab
and selecting that cause from the list. But the best way to make sure your
buying always helps is to bookmark or add the page to your favorites.
What if I do not need to shop for
anything today?
Even
if you are not shopping today, there are two things you can do to support your
cause.
1) Add the Everyday Buying Page to your BOOKMARKS / FAVORITES so you can
quickly find it the next time you do shop online; and
2) Share the page with your friends and family so when they shop they can also
support your cause.
How do I share the Everyday Buying
Page with my friends and family?
Use
the "share" button at the bottom of your group's Everyday Buying
Page. You can share with family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors using social
networks such as Facebook or Twitter, or you can forward it via regular email.
What about privacy?
The
Everyday Buying Program adheres to very strict guidelines regarding privacy.
Unless specifically authorized by you, we do not sell, license, exchange or
distribute any identifiable information about you to any outside party,
including the cause you are supporting. Please refer to our privacy policy for
more information.
Can I support more than one cause?
Absolutely.
You choose which cause(s) you want to support every time you shop through a
group's Everyday Buying Page.
What types of causes are using the
Everyday Buying Program to raise funds?
Click here for some
examples of groups that are using the Everyday Buying Program to support their
worthy causes.