Zazzle Giving FAQ

What is the Zazzle Giving Program and what are the benefits?

The Zazzle Community Giving Program offers an exciting opportunity for supporters to spread awareness of the causes they cherish while also contributing to help the organization's mission.

Awareness: The products available through the program offer an excellent chance to show your support for the group. Whether you're sending a thank you card using the organization's branded stamp or jogging in a customized tank top, the world will see and learn the name of the causes you support.

Fundraising: Zazzle Community Giving offers non-profits an innovative new fundraising avenue. We continue to innovate the program, so please check back often for future developments in the Zazzle Community Giving program!

Take the first step to register for the program (it’s free!)

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As a charitable organization, how do we become a part of the program?

Joining the Zazzle Giving Program is easy, simply create a store and products and start selling.

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What types of non-profits can join the Zazzle Giving Program and what guidelines must they follow to be eligible for membership?

Zazzle welcomes all non-profits. Groups involved in the promotion of terrorism, hate, racial intolerance, or illegal activities will be disallowed.

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What if my favorite charitable organization is not listed in the non-profit directory?

You may always recommend a non-profit by emailing our team at community@zazzle.com or if you are an officer and would like to learn more about registering your organization, please read the steps to join.

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How much work will my non-profit have to do to join the program?

We have tried to make the process of joining the program as easy as possible. By leveraging our design tools, you can create your store and products in a few hours. Once you're up and running, maintain and grow your store as often as you like. Whether you prefer to make daily posts to your message board or just a monthly visit to check your donation amounts, Zazzle offers you the flexibility to manage your account as frequently as you choose, all for free!

Take the first step to register for the program (it’s free!)

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What is the revenue potential for a non-profit organization?

The Zazzle Giving Program offers charities a new source of ongoing incremental and unrestricted capital to build programs and campaigns that benefit their causes. The fundraising potential for a specific organization is largely determined by a combination of strategic planning, execution and promotion. The more you sell, the more you earn, so set your price points wisely. Get some hints on how to promote your store and the Zazzle Giving Program!

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How is the donation made and when will the non-profit receive it?

Zazzle writes a check to the non-profit to reflect the amount of donations and royalties the non-profit has generated through the sales in its store. The timing of when the non-profit receives the check depends on the payment option that the non-profit has selected (monthly, quarterly, or when the amount passes a given minimum threshold).

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How is the donation calculated?

A minimum donation of 10% of the sales value is made to the non-profit for purchases made through their store. For stamps, the sales value is calculated as the retail sales value less the face value of the postage. An additional 15% donation is made to the non-profit if the sale was referred through the non-profit's website.

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Are there any fees associated with the Zazzle Community Giving Program?

It's free! Zazzle hopes to make joining the program as easy as possible for your organization. There are no listing fees, no minimum sales fees, no management fees, no upkeep fees, etc. Zilch, notta, none! Open your store for free, design some products for free with no hidden strings attached and begin receiving donations based on the sales of your products!

As a side note, Zazzle offers anyone online the ability to create products on Zazzle and build a custom store for free.

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Are there any particular rules or regulations that govern online fundraising?

Non-profit fundraising activities are highly regulated and subject to numerous state and federal laws. Zazzle recommends that you consult with your legal advisor regarding your activities.

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Is the Zazzle Community Giving Program offered internationally?

At this point in time, only US based charities may become members of the program, however, we are exploring other countries for future expansion. We welcome people from around the globe to support the organizations that are members of the Zazzle Community Giving program.

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As a member of the Zazzle Giving Program, how do I get the additional 15% donation on sales that were referred from my website?

If your organization is part of the program and you would like to receive the additional 15% referral fee, join our associates program! Click here to learn more about the Zazzle Associates Program.

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Do non-profits receive a discount on purchases of their own products through their own store?

You bet! Purchases by your organization from your store receive a 20% discount on the sales value. The sales value for stamps is calculated by taking the retail value less the face value of the postage. Please note, since you are receiving the 20% discount for purchasing your own products, you will not receive any royalty on the sale.

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Is there a way to track the amount of money that we raise?

If you are a member of the Zazzle Giving Program, you can simply login to MyZazzle and click on Charity Account within the left side of the page. You will be able to view the total donation amount received as well as what is pending.

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How can we request placement on the Zazzle Giving page?

To share a spotlight story with the Zazzle Community, please send a note to community@zazzle.com with your news suggestion or event. We will be spotlighting various causes and events (ex. Breast Cancer Awareness) on the Zazzle Giving Landing page.

In addition, please visit the Stories from the Community page and submit a story to share.

Besides these pages, if you are a member of the Zazzle Giving Program, you can leverage your message boards, journal, homepage notes and calendar, which are all within your custom store. Learn more about how to manage your account.

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How do we create new products for our Zazzle Giving Program stores?

To begin the product creation process, visit the Create a Product page and once you are finished with your design, select the “Publish” button to place the product in your public store.

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Can we have a link from our website to our Zazzle Giving Program store?

Absolutely! Simply visit your store homepage and on the right side of the page in the “Promote Me” section, you will find a link that is directed back to your store.

To learn more about other ways to promote your store and the Zazzle Giving Program, visit the Promotion Page.

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