Frequently Asked Questions
For Shoppers:
Questions about earning:
Stores give us a commission when you shop through our portal. We pass most of this commission on to you to donate to a cause you care about!
Just click on the store links on our website and shop like normal. You’ll be notified about your earnings within a few days. Plus, anything you earn is on top of your normal credit card rewards!
This varies by store – you can reference the specific terms on the store’s page of our site for details. Typically, you will earn a certain percentage of your purchase value (before taxes). For example, an offer that says “10% donated” means you receive 10% of your purchase value back to donate.
It varies by store, but you should generally receive an email notifying you about your cash back within 3 days. Please fill out our contact form if it has been more than 10 business days since your purchase and you haven’t been notified.
Any earnings or credits will be deducted from your account.
Redeeming cash back:
You normally need to have at least $20 in your account to redeem – when you do, simply head to the “Dashboard” tab of your account to submit a withdrawal request.
Visit the “Dashboard” tab under your account menu to make a donation to a cause you care about.
While some charitable contributions are tax deductible, AllGives is unable to provide tax advice or determine if your contributions through our service are tax deductible. Please consult with a tax professional or accountant for any tax related questions.
We tend to offer 5-10 donation options at a time. You can see the current list here.
How to use the site:
Yes! Get the new iOS app and add our browser extension to Chrome or Edge on your computer to get notified whenever there’s a deal you can activate.
Yes! There are five simple rules to follow:
- Make sure you verified your email using the link we sent when you signed up.
- If you’re shopping on a computer, we work best on the Chrome and Edge browsers.
- Review the specific terms on each store’s page on our site before you shop.
- Don’t leave the store’s site between clicking our link and making a purchase.
- Ensure you don’t use privacy or ad block extensions.
No, we are a strictly online shopping platform for now, though we may update this in the future.
If you found them on the store’s site itself then often times yes. However, we cannot guarantee you will earn cash back properly.
About AllGives:
We have a long list of improvements we’re working on for the site. If you have additional ideas for ways we can improve, please contact us and we can add it to our list if not already there.
For Nonprofits:
Fundraising with AllGives:
Yes! AllGives is a free, easy way to raise money for all types of nonprofits – charities, schools, teams, and more. To learn about partnerships and get in touch, please visit our organizations page.
We receive commissions from brands when a shopper makes a purchase through our site. We share that commission with the shopper, allowing them to donate to one of our partner organizations.
AllGives is a free, easy way for your supporters to raise donations for your cause. You can improve your fundraising capabilities by increasing awareness and asking your supporters to shop using AllGives:
- Mention us on your website, typically under a section called “Ways to Give” or “Other Ways to Donate”.
- Highlight us on your social media and email newsletters as an easy, impactful way to support your organization.
- Create fundraising goals and keep your supporters updated about your progress and their impact.
AmazonSmile was discontinued in 2023, and no longer donates to your nonprofit. AllGives was founded as a new and improved alternative to the AmazonSmile program, and we encourage you to update your website to reflect this this change.
