What is ShopForMyCause.com?

ShopForMyCause.com is site dedicated to helping non-profit organizations, or “Causes” (sports clubs, philanthropies, schools, etc.) fundraise for causes that are important to them. The concept is simple - you shop at your favorite online stores and by adding an extra click through ShopForMyCause.com, a percentage of your purchase is granted to your designated cause as a “GiveBack” or donation.

Can you give me an example of how it works?

Let's say you are ready to buy those 4 airline tickets to Disney World, and you like to use Priceline.com for getting deals on airlines because you can use their popular “name your own price” feature. Instead of going directly to the Priceline website, you would visit the ShopForMyCause.com website and click through to Priceline to make your purchase. Let’s say in this example the 4 tickets cost you $1,000 (what a good deal). Because Priceline has a GiveBack of 1.5%, your organization would receive $15.00 from the purchase, no questions asked. The transaction was the same as before, directly through Priceline, and did not cost any more or less than usual - the only difference is that your organization benefits from the transaction. GiveBack funds are deposited directly to your organization's bank account on a monthly basis.

Do I need to register to use ShopForMyCause.com?

No. All you need to do is shop at your favorite online stores by clicking through ShopForMyCause.com, and you will “GiveBack” a percentage of your purchase to your designated Cause.

What can I purchase through ShopForMyCause.com?

ShopForMyCause.com offers shopping for everything from sporting gear to travel. You can purchase soccer cleats or book your flight and hotel to the next big sporting event. You can send gifts to or subscribe to magazines and DVD services. We have hundreds of online stores, and plan to be adding hundreds more in the weeks and months to come.

Does it cost me more to shop through ShopForMyCause.com?

No, it does not cost you more to shop through ShopForMyCause.com. You might even save money by taking advantage of the special deals offered on the site!

What should I tell my friends and family that would like to make purchases through ShopForMyCause.com?

The best way to alert your friends and family about ShopForMyCause.com is to send them an email with your Cause link. They can also go directly to www.ShopForMyCause.com and select the “Causes” tab. Once selected, they must search for AND select the exact name of your Cause (once a Cause is selected, it will appear in the upper right of the ShopForMyCause.com home page). This will insure your Cause receives the appropriate GiveBack for their purchases.

Do you charge organizations to participate?

No. There are no fees to participate as a Cause.

How does ShopForMyCause.com benefit if no one gets charged?

ShopForMyCause.com is paid directly by the Stores for driving business to their ecommerce sites.

Who owns ShopForMyCause.com?

ShopForMyCause.com is owned and operated by League Sports Services LLC.

SHOPPING & DONATIONS

When I shop through ShopForMyCause.com, am I purchasing from ShopForMyCause.com or the Store?

The Store (a.k.a. Merchant). When you click through ShopForMyCause.com, we pass a special code to the store that tells them you came from ShopForMyCause.com. Once you arrive at their site, shop as you normally do. The GiveBack amount(s) will be automatically credited to your Cause.

What if I forget to go through ShopForMyCause.com when I make a purchase?

In order for your Cause to receive GiveBack donations, you must first visit ShopForMyCause.com and be sure that your Cause name is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the Home Page. This is how GiveBack donations are tracked, calculated and paid to the correct Cause.

What if I have an email coupon from an online store I shop at frequently, will I still GiveBack to my Cause by using it?

No. In order to successfully make a purchase where a GiveBack donation is made to your Cause, you must start at the ShopForMyCause.com website. We have a range of special deals including coupons and offers that may be similar to what you see in your own email.

What is a coupon code?

Some online stores use coupon codes to provide you with special discounts. When you see a coupon code, we suggest you write it down before clicking through to the store's site. When you check out, the store will ask you for the code. You’ll need to enter the code to receive the discount.

What should I do if I have a problem with an order I placed from one of your stores?

After you click through ShopForMyCause.com, all shopping transactions occur on the store's site. If you experience an issue with an order, you will need to contact the store directly as you normally would.

Some of the stores listed on ShopForMyCause.com have physical (brick and mortar) store locations; are purchases made in these stores eligible for GiveBack donations too?

No. In order to successfully make a purchase where a GiveBack donation is made to your Cause, you must start at the ShopForMyCause.com website, and all purchases must be made online.

What is the best way to find a store?

There are multiple ways to find a store. If you know the exact name of the store, you can type the name of the store into the Search box. You can select a shopping category, which will list all the stores in that specific category. You can also select “All Stores” from the Home Page or the “Shop” tab. You can then look for stores by alphabetical listing

What if I want to buy from a store not listed on ShopForMyCause.com?

If there is an online store or stores you use regularly that is not on our current list of stores, please email the name of your store(s) to help@ShopForMyCause.com so we can work towards adding them.

I don't see the Cause I want to support. Can I add them?

No. At this time each Cause must register their Cause on behalf of the individual participants. If you do not see your Cause represented, tell the program officers about the service and have a representative email us at help@ShopForMyCause.com There is no fee to participate in this program.

How much of my purchase will be donated to my Cause?

GiveBack percentages for transactions are displayed prominently on the ShopForMyCause.com website in the store description area. Note that in some cases the GiveBack is a stated dollar amount instead of a percentage. Every store offers a different GiveBack and the policies and exceptions are documented there.

How quickly are GiveBack donations made to a Cause?

ShopForMyCause.com donates aggregate GiveBack amounts to Causes on a monthly basis. Payments are made to the Cause approximately 90 days after the transaction occurs. This period allows stores to credit returns and remit payments to ShopForMyCause.com. For more information on our payment policy, see our Terms of Use.

Can my Cause earn GiveBack donations on gift card purchases?

Typically not. In general, gift card purchases are excluded from earning GiveBack donations for your selected Cause.

Can I track my purchases and GiveBack donations?

No. At this time, your Cause manages all GiveBack donations. Their designated administrator receives a report with the total transactions for their Cause and the aggregate GiveBack donations paid. We plan to offer more personalized reporting in future versions.

After I made a purchase through ShopForMyCause.com , the “Total GiveBacks Raised” on the Home Page did not update to reflect my purchase GiveBack amount. Why?

The “Total GiveBack Raised” amount displayed on the Home Page is not updated in real-time. It takes some time for the transactions to get properly tracked and accounted for in our systems. We display the totals as accurately as we can once we have the information to support it.

Are the GiveBack donations tax deductable?

No. Your purchase and associated GiveBack donations are not tax deductable, but you may wish to consult with your tax advisor.

My question is not answered in this FAQ, how can I contact ShopForMyCause.com?

Please send an email to help@ShopForMyCause.com and we will be happy to assist you.