Amazon Launches New Program, AmazonSmile, to Help Non-Profits

The online retail giant, Amazon.com has recently launched a new program that should bring a smile to any 501(c) non-profit organization.

Aptly named AmazonSmile, this new program allows shoppers to easily donate 0.5% of their purchases from Amazon.com to their favorite non-profit - which could be your nonprofit!!

All shoppers need to do to sign up for this program and start donating a percentage of their purchases to your non-profit is visit the website AmazonSmile.com. From there, they can sign into their Amazon account and then select your nonprofit from the search list.

Now, in order for your non-profit to qualify for this program, you will need to be registered through GuideStar USA. Guidestar receives their data from the information that has been submitted to the IRS, so if you're a 501 (c) nonprofit organization, chances are you're already listed in their database.

You will also need to register through AmazonSmile before you can receive your donated funds. Simply go to the AmazonSmile registration page and follow the instructions to get started.

Then, all you have to do is get the word out to your potential donors about this amazing program!

Almost everyone shops at Amazon.com at some point during the year and with such an easy and pain free way to gain donations, it's worth taking the time to make sure your non-profit is registered and your community knows how easy it is to give all year long!