Animal Welfare Professionals

I'm sure many of you have heard amazon smile will be discontinued. This has been a program that really helped our monthly goals for donations. I'm sad to see the program go and I am wondering what if any other similar programs aside from i-give , that are public friendly and easy to use. I often find people get confused when they have to sign up and create and account.
I'm looking to replace this program but I'm not sure if there is anything available that compares?
Would be interested to hear all your thoughts!
#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Diane Donahue
Asst Director
Animal Manor
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I am wondering what will replace this program with Amazon. I believe Walmart is starting a program similar to the smiles program but we're looking into that. The Amazon smiles program was just a non evasive way for people to shop and still give without having to think twice about it. It's really sad to see it go.

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Michelle Robinson
Cause 4Paws Gary,INC
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-28-2023 08:26 AM
From: Diane Donahue
Subject: Amazon Smile Ending

I'm sure many of you have heard amazon smile will be discontinued. This has been a program that really helped our monthly goals for donations. I'm sad to see the program go and I am wondering what if any other similar programs aside from i-give , that are public friendly and easy to use. I often find people get confused when they have to sign up and create and account.
I'm looking to replace this program but I'm not sure if there is anything available that compares?
Would be interested to hear all your thoughts!
#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Diane Donahue
Asst Director
Animal Manor
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Hi Michelle! 

If you're still looking for an AmazonSmile alternative, you might want to check out the Doobert Forward Store. It's a new program that Doobert.com launched recently and it works pretty similar to AmazonSmile. You or your community members simply shop every day pet supplies and Doobert will pay 5.0% of your order to the animal rescue YOU choose.

You can learn more about it at doobert.com/forward.

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Micah Dayot
Support Team
Doobert.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-28-2023 10:40 PM
From: Michelle Robinson
Subject: Amazon Smile Ending

I am wondering what will replace this program with Amazon. I believe Walmart is starting a program similar to the smiles program but we're looking into that. The Amazon smiles program was just a non evasive way for people to shop and still give without having to think twice about it. It's really sad to see it go.

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Michelle Robinson
Cause 4Paws Gary,INC

Original Message:
Sent: 01-28-2023 08:26 AM
From: Diane Donahue
Subject: Amazon Smile Ending

I'm sure many of you have heard amazon smile will be discontinued. This has been a program that really helped our monthly goals for donations. I'm sad to see the program go and I am wondering what if any other similar programs aside from i-give , that are public friendly and easy to use. I often find people get confused when they have to sign up and create and account.
I'm looking to replace this program but I'm not sure if there is anything available that compares?
Would be interested to hear all your thoughts!
#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Diane Donahue
Asst Director
Animal Manor
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This was disappointing on Amazon's part.  I emailed them that I wasn't happy and cancelled my Prime as my own "mini" protest.  It was a nice way for people to contribute.  I will keep an eye on Walmart; would be good if some company picked up something similar.    From all that I read online so many people utilized Smile you think there'd be an opportunity for another business to start their own program.

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Toni Naeser
Volunteer/Board Member
Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue
Westfield NY
http://www.caninerescue.org
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-28-2023 08:26 AM
From: Diane Donahue
Subject: Amazon Smile Ending

I'm sure many of you have heard amazon smile will be discontinued. This has been a program that really helped our monthly goals for donations. I'm sad to see the program go and I am wondering what if any other similar programs aside from i-give , that are public friendly and easy to use. I often find people get confused when they have to sign up and create and account.
I'm looking to replace this program but I'm not sure if there is anything available that compares?
Would be interested to hear all your thoughts!
#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Diane Donahue
Asst Director
Animal Manor
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For those of you with Kroger Supermarkets in your area, I was able to sign up for Community Rewards with my Kroger loyalty card, where money is  donated to the rescue where I work. I don't remember how I found out about the program, but I posted the information on our community Facebook page and got some other people to sign up as well. It's under "My Account" all the way at the bottom of the menu. I don't know how much money it garners, but it's free to sign up for anyone who shops there! 
Hope this helps!

Kirsten

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Kirsten Cianci
Palmetto Animal League
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-28-2023 08:26 AM
From: Diane Donahue
Subject: Amazon Smile Ending

I'm sure many of you have heard amazon smile will be discontinued. This has been a program that really helped our monthly goals for donations. I'm sad to see the program go and I am wondering what if any other similar programs aside from i-give , that are public friendly and easy to use. I often find people get confused when they have to sign up and create and account.
I'm looking to replace this program but I'm not sure if there is anything available that compares?
Would be interested to hear all your thoughts!
#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Diane Donahue
Asst Director
Animal Manor
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Walmart recently rolles out charity wishlists Chewy wishlist include Chewy gift cards always helpful...be sure to set up a wishlist with Amazon wishlist still offer though Amazon but without the Smile donation...Target also has a form that can be filled out  to recieve a gift card from local store in the community where rescue is located.


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Cindy Wilde
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-28-2023 08:26 AM
From: Diane Donahue
Subject: Amazon Smile Ending

I'm sure many of you have heard amazon smile will be discontinued. This has been a program that really helped our monthly goals for donations. I'm sad to see the program go and I am wondering what if any other similar programs aside from i-give , that are public friendly and easy to use. I often find people get confused when they have to sign up and create and account.
I'm looking to replace this program but I'm not sure if there is anything available that compares?
Would be interested to hear all your thoughts!
#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Diane Donahue
Asst Director
Animal Manor
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For these wish lists, you are just hoping someone sees your list and buys something or does the store contribute?

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Sandy Cole
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-29-2023 11:02 AM
From: Cindy Wilde
Subject: Amazon Smile Ending

Walmart recently rolles out charity wishlists Chewy wishlist include Chewy gift cards always helpful...be sure to set up a wishlist with Amazon wishlist still offer though Amazon but without the Smile donation...Target also has a form that can be filled out  to recieve a gift card from local store in the community where rescue is located.


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Cindy Wilde

Original Message:
Sent: 01-28-2023 08:26 AM
From: Diane Donahue
Subject: Amazon Smile Ending

I'm sure many of you have heard amazon smile will be discontinued. This has been a program that really helped our monthly goals for donations. I'm sad to see the program go and I am wondering what if any other similar programs aside from i-give , that are public friendly and easy to use. I often find people get confused when they have to sign up and create and account.
I'm looking to replace this program but I'm not sure if there is anything available that compares?
Would be interested to hear all your thoughts!
#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Diane Donahue
Asst Director
Animal Manor
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They do not contribute. It's up to you and your Board, Staff, Volunteers, etc to share the list. Add a story to it and that helps donors know where the items are going and how it helps.  We donated almost 5,000 pounds of cat and dog food last year to agencies and organizations with human food distributions. When we tell the public we need pet food, we share that we donate 400 + pounds a month to those in need.

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Katie Peachey
Beesley Animal Foundation
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-30-2023 10:48 AM
From: Sandy Cole
Subject: Amazon Smile Ending

For these wish lists, you are just hoping someone sees your list and buys something or does the store contribute?

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Sandy Cole

Original Message:
Sent: 01-29-2023 11:02 AM
From: Cindy Wilde
Subject: Amazon Smile Ending

Walmart recently rolles out charity wishlists Chewy wishlist include Chewy gift cards always helpful...be sure to set up a wishlist with Amazon wishlist still offer though Amazon but without the Smile donation...Target also has a form that can be filled out  to recieve a gift card from local store in the community where rescue is located.


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Cindy Wilde

Original Message:
Sent: 01-28-2023 08:26 AM
From: Diane Donahue
Subject: Amazon Smile Ending

I'm sure many of you have heard amazon smile will be discontinued. This has been a program that really helped our monthly goals for donations. I'm sad to see the program go and I am wondering what if any other similar programs aside from i-give , that are public friendly and easy to use. I often find people get confused when they have to sign up and create and account.
I'm looking to replace this program but I'm not sure if there is anything available that compares?
Would be interested to hear all your thoughts!
#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Diane Donahue
Asst Director
Animal Manor
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I haven't seen anything about a Walmart charity wishlist. From what I've read on Walmart's website, they only donate to community based initiatives, not animal based charities. The same goes for Target. Would you mind sharing how you've been successful in getting donations from Target? I'd love to try reaching out to them again.

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Rebecca Zelanko
Vice President
Second Chance Ranch Rescue and Sanctuary
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-29-2023 11:02 AM
From: Cindy Wilde
Subject: Amazon Smile Ending

Walmart recently rolles out charity wishlists Chewy wishlist include Chewy gift cards always helpful...be sure to set up a wishlist with Amazon wishlist still offer though Amazon but without the Smile donation...Target also has a form that can be filled out  to recieve a gift card from local store in the community where rescue is located.


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Cindy Wilde

Original Message:
Sent: 01-28-2023 08:26 AM
From: Diane Donahue
Subject: Amazon Smile Ending

I'm sure many of you have heard amazon smile will be discontinued. This has been a program that really helped our monthly goals for donations. I'm sad to see the program go and I am wondering what if any other similar programs aside from i-give , that are public friendly and easy to use. I often find people get confused when they have to sign up and create and account.
I'm looking to replace this program but I'm not sure if there is anything available that compares?
Would be interested to hear all your thoughts!
#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Diane Donahue
Asst Director
Animal Manor
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Woof tracs app sign up could help raise fund when walking dogs. Believe sign up thru Best Friends.

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Cindy Wilde
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-29-2023 11:02 AM
From: Cindy Wilde
Subject: Amazon Smile Ending

Walmart recently rolles out charity wishlists Chewy wishlist include Chewy gift cards always helpful...be sure to set up a wishlist with Amazon wishlist still offer though Amazon but without the Smile donation...Target also has a form that can be filled out  to recieve a gift card from local store in the community where rescue is located.


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Cindy Wilde

Original Message:
Sent: 01-28-2023 08:26 AM
From: Diane Donahue
Subject: Amazon Smile Ending

I'm sure many of you have heard amazon smile will be discontinued. This has been a program that really helped our monthly goals for donations. I'm sad to see the program go and I am wondering what if any other similar programs aside from i-give , that are public friendly and easy to use. I often find people get confused when they have to sign up and create and account.
I'm looking to replace this program but I'm not sure if there is anything available that compares?
Would be interested to hear all your thoughts!
#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Diane Donahue
Asst Director
Animal Manor
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Hi Diane!

I'm not sure if you've heard about the Doobert Forward Store but it works similar to AmazonSmile, only animal rescue organizations earn more from orders.

Doobert will pay organizations 5.0% on orders, as opposed to Amazon Smile's 0.5%. Doobert carries the same pet food, treats, toys and supplies that your community normally buys at Amazon or Chewy. So, if shoppers spend $100 and choose your organization as the beneficiary, Doobert will send you $5.00 via PayPal within 24 hours of their order shipping. To put it in perspective, Amazon Smile would have sent you $0.50 or 50 cents after about 6-8 months.

You can learn more about it here: