FAQs for Donors
1. How do I donate a gift card to a nonprofit?
2. Which nonprofit organizations currently accept donations in the form of gift cards?
If you click on
this link, you will see a list of all nonprofit organizations that accept gift card donations. If you don’t see your favorite organization listed, please have them check out
www.givezooks.com.3. What type of gift cards are accepted?
Gift cards from most major merchants are accepted (e.g., Best Buy, Home Depot, Macy’s).
Click here to see the list of all supported merchants. Gift cards must have a balance of $25 or more.
4. How do I check the balance on my gift card?
You can verify a card balance by either calling the phone number on the back of the card or by checking the merchant’s website. If you don’t know the balance, you can just guess. We will verify the balance in either case.
5. If I donate a gift card, how much money will the nonprofit end up with?
After our partner
Plastic Jungle receives the gift card and verifies its balance, the nonprofit will receive up to 85% of its value (varies by merchant). Payments are sent within 30 days after the end of a calendar month’s activity and will be accrued until a $100 threshold is met.
6. Is my gift card donation tax deductible?
Once the nonprofit organization receives compensation for your gift card donation, you will receive a thank you letter acknowledging your gift for tax purposes. Generally, gift card donations are tax-deductible for the verified balance of the card. However, please consult with your accountant for your specific situation.
FAQs for Nonprofits
1. What should I do to accept gift card donations?
2. What is givezooks?
givezooks! offers social fundraising for nonprofits to increase fundraising efficiency and broaden the network of potential donors, emulating the Obama model. Nonprofit organizations can simply and affordably create custom Campaigns, Wish Lists and Grassroots Fundraisers online, expand donor outreach via social networking and internet marketing, and increase funds raised. Approximately 100 nonprofits are using our web services today, including Chapters of Boys and Girls Club, Red Cross, Girls, Inc., Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and many independent schools.
Plastic Jungle is the premier destination to sell, buy, exchange, and donate gift cards in a trusted environment. They offer the simplest and safest way to save money at your favorite stores and turn unwanted gift cards into cash. All transactions are guaranteed, and they offer industry-leading features such as gift card replacement protection in case they are lost or damaged.
4. How do I get started?
If you are not already a givezooks! customer, sign-up for givezooks! by
clicking here.5. How much does this cost?
givezooks! customers pay a flat monthly or annual subscription fee based upon organization size. For one low monthly or annual fee, givezooks! customers can raise as much money as they want with our online campaigns, wish lists and grassroots fundraisers. To see the different pricing plans, please
click here. The ability to accept gift card donations is included in the monthly subscription fee. Existing givezooks! customers will not be charged anything additional for this new feature.
6. If a donor donates a $100 gift card to my organization, how much money will I end up with?
After our partner
Plastic Jungle receives the gift card and verifies its balance, you will receive up to 85% of its value (varies by merchant). Payments are sent within 30 days after the end of a calendar month’s activity and will be accrued until a $100 threshold is met.
7. How and when will I get compensated for gift card donations?
Our partner,
Plastic Jungle, will send payments within 30 days after the end of a calendar month’s activity and will be accrued until a $100 threshold is met.
8. What is the best way to integrate this into my overall fundraising strategy?
There are many ways to integrate gift card donations into your current fundraising plans. One idea is to add the gift card donation option to an existing campaign. During the life of the campaign, you might want to do a specific appeal to your constituents asking for gift card donations. Another idea is to create a specific gift card campaign during (or after) the Holidays. In either case, you may find a whole new set of donors that may not haven given otherwise.
9. Can I see an example of a nonprofit that accepts gift card donations?
To see a list of nonprofits that currently accept gift card donations, please
click here. More are being added every day!
10. How do I learn more?
There are three ways to learn more:
Supported Gift Card Merchants
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Abercrombie and Fitch
Aeropostale
Albertsons
American Airlines
American Eagle Outfitters
Ann Taylor
Anthropologie
Apple Store
Applebees
Arco BP
Babies R Us
Bahama Breeze
Banana Republic
Barnes & Noble
Barney’s New York
Bath & Body Works
Bed Bath & Beyond
Best Buy
Best Western Travel Card
BlockBuster
Bloomingdales
Body Shop, The
Bonefish Grill
Borders books
Borders Books, Walden Books, Brentano’s
BP Arco
Brooks Brothers
Burberry
Burger King
Burlington Coat Factory
California Pizza Kitchen
Carl’s Jr.
Cheesecake Factory
Chevron Texaco
Chilis
Chilis, Macaroni Grill, On The Border, Maggiano’s
Chipotle
Choice Hotels International
Coach
Costco
Crate & Barrel
CVS
Darden Resturants
Dave & Busters
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Denny’s
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dillard’s
Domino’s Pizza
Ebay Gift Cards
Expo Design Center
Exxon Mobil
Famous Daves
Flemings
Flying J
Food Lion
Foot Locker
Forever 21
FYE
Gap
Gap Kids
Gymboree
Hollister
Home Depot
Home Goods
IHOP
IKEA
In N Out
Jamba Juice
JC Penney
Jet Blue
Kmart
Kohl’s
KrogerLogan’s Roadhouse
Lord & Taylor
Lowe’s
Macy’s
Mariott
Marshalls
McDonald’s
Melting Pot
Mens Wearhouse
Mortons Steakhouse
Neiman Marcus
Nordstrom’s
Office Depot
Office Max
Old Navy
Olive Garden
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Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Smokey Bones, Bahama Breeze
Omaha Steaks
On The Border
Outback Steahouse
Outback, Fleming’s, Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s
P.F. Chang’s
Papa John’s Pizza
Pep Boys Auto
Petco
Petsmart
Pier 1
Pizza Hut
Red Lobster
Red Robin
Regal Entertainment Group
Rite Aid
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Ruby Tuesday
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Safeway
Sak’s Fifth Avenue
Sam’s Club
Sears
Sephora
Shell
Smokey Bones Grill
South West Airlines
Sports Authority
Staples
Starbucks
T.G.I Friday’s
T.J. Maxx
Target
Texaco Chevron
Tiffany & Co
TJ Maxx
Toys R Us
Urban Outfitters
Victoria’s Secret
Vons
Wal Mart & Sam’s Club
Wendy’s
Whole Foods Market
World Market
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