Ad:vantage platform serves as a hub connecting shoppers and associations, enabling people to make purchases that trigger 2.5% donations to charitable organizations.
How Ad:vantage Platform Works for Shoppers and Associations
Ad:vantage a hassle-free way to raise funds & make a real impact
There’s no cost to associations or customers, and 100% of the donation from eligible purchases goes to the consumer’s selected charity. For socially aware shoppers, this added benefit is an effortless way to support associations.
The platform’s ease of use attracts socially responsible shoppers to Ad:vantage.
They can choose the association they want to support, change it later if desired, and shop via the Ad:vantage app on their mobile devices.
While Ad:vantage isn’t the only option for charitable shopping, its tech solution stands out for its convenience.
How it works
Sign up quickly. After entering your qualifying organization’s name and providing the required information, you’ll be able to receive donations through the Ad:vantage platform once your account is approved.
Sign up quickly. After entering your qualifying organization’s name and providing the required information, you’ll be able to receive donations through the Ad:vantage platform once your account is approved.
When a customer (your supporter) makes an eligible Universal Voucher purchase, Ad:vantage applies the donation amount and adds it to a fund for that specific organization.
When a customer (your supporter) makes an eligible Universal Voucher purchase, Ad:vantage applies the donation amount and adds it to a fund for that specific organization.
Each week, Ad:vantage transfers the donation funds electronically. Your organization should receive the funds seven days after the week ends or when the amount reaches a minimum threshold.
Each week, Ad:vantage transfers the donation funds electronically. Your organization should receive the funds seven days after the week ends or when the amount reaches a minimum threshold.
Pros for Consumers:
Simple and free: Most people shop with mobile phones, making it easy to include a charitable donation. It’s simple to sign up, choose a charity, and direct a small portion of their purchase price to the chosen charity. There’s no additional cost beyond the purchase price.
Pros for Organizations:
Potentially lucrative for the right organizations: Ad:vantage donations can accumulate for large organizations with many supporters, even though individual donations are small. Some charities raise significant funds this way.
Easy to set up:
If you have a charity/association status, it’s simple to get started with Ad:vantage. After that, minimal effort is required to maintain it. For some associations, the Ad:vantage platform is an effortless way to generate more funds.
Most supporters shop online:
Even for smaller associations, this fact is persuasive. If your supporters are already online, why not register to receive any ensuing donations?
Long-term donations
Ad:vantage platform enables passive, long-term donations: Ad:vantage collects donations from engaged consumers and automatically remembers each user’s chosen charity, generating donations as they shop.
