[nfb-talk] Amazon Smile

[Marci Carpenter]

The National Federation of the Blind of Washington also participates in AmazonSmile. It has not proven to be a productive fundraiser. The donation percentage is 0.5%. This means that, in order for us to receive $50 from AmazonSmile, people must order $10,000 of products from Amazon. They must use the AmazonSmile portal. Orders made from Amazon.com or from the mobile site do not generate donations. Also, products being ordered must have a notation saying that the product is eligible for AmazonSmile donations. A lot of people believe that if they order through the mobile site or from Amazon.com, and the product they’re ordering says it is eligible for AmazonSmile donations, that means their affiliate will receive the donation. This,  however, is not true. 

I have CCed Patti Chang here because she has also done research into this for the NFB.

Marci Carpenter, President
National Federation of the Blind of Washington

Sent from Marci's iPhone

> On Mar 18, 2019, at 3:52 PM, Judy Jones via nfb-talk <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> It is a great service.
> 
> Thanks for posting.  I believe the state of Idaho where we came from is
> utilizing it, not sure about WA, this is a good question.
> 
> Judy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Steve &
> Shannon Cook via nfb-talk
> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2019 2:38 PM
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> Cc: Steve & Shannon Cook
> Subject: [nfb-talk] Amazon Smile
> 
> Do you, a loved one, or spouse shop on Amazon?
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> 
> I have great news for you! Amazon has a charity program that will donate a
> proceed of your purchase called AmazonSmile to charities in need.
> 
> AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same
> service. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your
> favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you.
> When you shop at  <https://smile.amazon.com/ref=smi_ge_raas_lsmi_smi>
> smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and
> convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that
> Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite
> charitable organization.
> 
> To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to
> <https://smile.amazon.com/ref=smi_ge_raas_lsmi_smi> smile.amazon.com from
> the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add
> a bookmark to  <https://smile.amazon.com/ref=smi_ge_raas_lsmi_smi>
> smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at
> AmazonSmile
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina is now with this
> group of charities. So anytime you make a purchase you can choose NFB to
> receive a donation at no cost to you! Not only are you purchasing something
> you want, but you are also supporting the NFB with every Amazon purchase!
> 
> 
> 
> Our link below will take you straight to AmazonSmile and set you up to
> support NFB!
> 
> Our unique charity link:
> <https://www.amazon.com/gp/f.html?C=CWZK0AZZZD4W&K=RWVYAY04SQW6&M=urn:rtn:ms
> g:20190314160813902b65ceb688402682a478a68950p0na&R=GL1FVYW3P3WZ&T=C&U=https%
> 3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fch%2F57-0787174%3Fref_%3Dpe_1723670_203812010&H=A
> NAHN0OFTWV1ZH8TJ4YLFR3XDDUA&ref_=pe_1723670_203812010>
> https://smile.amazon.com/ch/57-0787174
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> Steve Cook
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