[Ohio-talk] Help the NFB during the holidays and throughout the year

[Eric Duffy]

I thought the following information from Mika Baugh at the Jernigan
Institute was worth passing along.

Thanks.

Eric

Fellow Federationists, 

 

As we turn our collective attention toward the upcoming holiday season, we
want to share a free, easy, and convenient way that we can all contribute to
our great organization. The NFB is eligible to receive donations through
various Web sites that support philanthropic giving. Among these are the
GoodSearch.com, GoodShop.com, and GoodDining.com Web sites. By designating
the NFB as the charity you wish to support, you can generate funds simply by
searching the Web, shopping online, and dining at their partner restaurants.


 

Each Web search generates about a penny for us. While this seems small, if
everyone switches to using "Good Searches" instead of "Google" searches,
this could generate an extra $20 per year, per person. Many of us take
advantage of online shopping during the holiday season. By accessing your
favorite store's Web site via the GoodShop.com Web site, a percentage of
your total purchase will be donated to the NFB. Everyone goes out to eat, at
least occasionally, and by dining at GoodDining.com partner restaurants, a
portion of your purchase will be donated to the NFB as well. 

 

Below you will find a detailed set of instructions that will help you sign
up for the GoodSearch, GoodShop, and GoodDining Web sites. Once you have
signed up, please share this information with your friends, family, and
colleagues. This is a great way to support our movement, and all it costs is
a few minutes of your time!  If you have any questions or concerns, please
feel free to contact me at your convenience. 

 

While we're busy thinking up new things to do to raise money, let's make
sure to take advantage of the Web searching, shopping, and dining we already
do! 

 

Kind Regards, 

 

Mika Baugh

Outreach, Jernigan Institute 

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

200 East Wells Street 

        at Jernigan Place

Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 659-9314, extension 2371

mbaugh at nfb.org 

 

GoodSearch.com General Information and Instructions

 

The GoodSearch.com Web site provides a general "How It Works" video. This is
a good place to start: 

http://www.goodsearch.com/getstarted.aspx?viewType=RV 

 

Currently, the site offers three ways to donate to the NFB:

1.       GoodSearch.com

2.       GoodShop.com

3.       GoodDining.com 

Each works a little differently, but using any of these methods will
generate funds. But, before this can happen, one must sign up with
Goodsearch.com. There is no need to sign up with all three sites
individually, but the process to use each one varies. 


 

Step 1: Signing up and choosing a charity 

.         Go to www.goodsearch.com and click on the "register" button. 

.         You will then arrive at a form where you can sign up using your
social network (Facebook, Google+, Twitter, etc. OR you can fill out a form
and provide your information). 

o   ***NOTE: You must agree to receive e-mails from GoodSearch.com in order
for your transactions to generate donations. This box should already be
checked, just be sure that you don't un-check it. 

.         Once you enter this information, an e-mail with further directions
will be sent to the address you provided. Simply click on the link provided
in the e-mail, choose the NFB as your charity, and your account will be
activated. 

Step 2: GoodSearch.com 

.         Once your account is activated, you can generate about a penny for
the NFB every time you search the Internet using GoodSearch.com. The
GoodSearch.com search engine is powered by Yahoo. 

.         When you want to make a search, just go to GoodSearch.com and
enter your query in the search box. You can make GoodSearch.com your
homepage, or download the "good app" to make this even easier and faster. 

o   ***NOTE: The "good app" is NOT accessible with screen access technology.
You may choose to use this tool, but it is not endorsed by the NFB as it
does not meet the standards for nonvisual access. 

Step 3: GoodShop.com 

.         Once your account is activated, you can generate funds for the NFB
by shopping online. 

.         Go to GoodShop.com (it is connected to GoodSearch.com so you don't
need to sign up for it individually), choose a store at which to shop, click
on that store, and you will be taken to the store's Web page. 

.         From the store Web page, choose your items and checkout like you
normally would. You don't need to do anything different other than access
the site from GoodShop.com. 

o   ***NOTE: Most items purchased DO qualify for donations to the NFB, but
items such as gift cards DO NOT. 

Step 4: GoodDining.com 

.         Once your account is activated, you can earn donations to the NFB
by simply eating at one of thousands of partner restaurants. 

.         Go to GoodDining.com and click the "Get Started" button.

.         Fill out the form and be sure that the NFB is the designated
charity.

o   ***NOTE: You must check the box that states that you are providing a
valid e-mail address and that you agree to receive e-mails from the site.

.         Continue through steps 2 and 3 of the registration process. Step 3
asks you to register your credit card with GoodDining.com. Once your card is
registered, a donation will automatically be made anytime you use that card
at a participating restaurant. There is no need to inform the restaurant or
print a coupon or flyer prior to your dining visit. You must use the
registered card in order to earn donations for the NFB. 

.         Be advised that you must interact with a captcha during this
process. There is an audio alternative that works well for this process. 

.         You can find information about your account under the "Account
Center" link on GoodDining.com.

Other information 

.         If you have further questions, see the About Us/FAQ page here:
http://www.goodsearch.com/about.aspx. 

.         To view the GoodSearch.com terms and conditions, go to:
http://www.goodsearch.com/terms.aspx.