Non-Profit Specific Questions:
Q: How much does it cost for a non-profit group to fundraise through OurGV Rewards?
A: There are NO setup or administrative costs required for a non-profit group to be part of the program! For non-profit groups interested in maximizing their fundraising efforts, click here.
Q: What stores can I shop from to support my non-profit group?
A: There are over 1,500 online stores available through the OurGV Mall assigned to your non-profit.
Q: How do the shopping dollars translate into fundraising dollars?
A: Every merchant in the OurGV Rewards mall has a posted percentage online. Non-profits receive a set percentage, depending on which package they have signed up for. These fundraising dollars are collected and sent to the non-profit group on a monthly basis.
Q: What are the best ways to educate and promote fundraising by shopping with OurGV Rewards?
A: We have found that non-profit groups have different forums for communicating with their members/supporters including emailed newsletters, mailed newsletters, websites, and bulletin boards. The OurGV Rewards affiliate will work closely with you to publicize the fundraising program utilizing one of your existing publications or creating a new one. With so many shopping choices available online and a growing number of merchants offline, people from almost anywhere can shop and fundraise for your group!
Q: Is there a way to customize the shopping mall?
A: OurGV Rewards will help you individualize your online shopping mall site by including your name and logo (if available). Stores may not be added or deleted to individual OurGV Mall sites.
Q: If there are questions about an order, who does the shopper contact?
A: As the entire shopping and purchase experience takes place directly with a merchant, direct all related questions to the appropriate merchant.
Q: How do customers direct their the shopping rebates from their purchases to the non-profit group they want to support?
A: A customer simply needs to shop on a website in the mall that is assigned to the non-profit. Most stores utilize technology that fully recognizes all tracking features to properly credit the purchase. Some stores utilize technology that recognize most, tracking information. In such cases, the description page that is visible prior to visiting the actual merchant site will indicate a note with brief instructions to follow.
Q: What are the tax implications for a non-profit organization?
A: 501c3 organizations have the ability to generate revenue in a variety of different ways. Most ways are listed on page 10 http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1023.pdf. The Non-Profit status requires certain rules as to how an organization will distribute these funds, but there are not restrictions or limitations to our knowledge on how revenues can be generated. The simplest example would be a Bake Sale. These are sales, not donations, done to raise money. Any and all revenue generated by your organization is essentially tax free because of your 501c3 status. As long as your organization is properly reporting its revenues, expenses, etc. and directing the use of its funds in the proper manner, then your tax exempt status continues in perpetuity regardless of how many different types of revenue your organization has received.
