About Us
The Inspiration Behind CafeGive
Our company arose out of the need for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits. The ability for nonprofits to tap into online-based fundraising has been limited by the cost and complexity of managing web transactions. That’s where CafeGive helps.
CafeGive lets consumers have their online purchases count for a cause and connect friends with the cause, easily raising funds for the cause. In essence we are changing the nature of simply asking for financial support to creating an e-commerce experience that benefits everyone.
CafeGive enables organizations to engage their volunteer base in a community that earns for them and extends their organization to the Internet with no cost and minimal effort. By joining CafeGive, causes can develop consumer advocates to promote the nonprofit.
Merchants benefit from their presence on CafeGive.com by developing a new customer base, participating in emerging social networking and consumer-driven cause marketing. This generates higher conversion rates associated with viral marketing.
"We all know small things can add up to something big, and CafeGive's ability to provide social networking and e-commerce tools to nonprofits is what makes our formula work," said Sandra Morris, CEO & founder.
CafeGive Model Derived from Nonprofit Experience
From its base in Portland, Oregon, CafeGive formed from the direct nonprofit and fundraising experience of its founders. Along with Morris, fellow founders, Laurie Price, chief operating officer, and Ketan Sampat, chief technology officer, are technology industry executives with a background in e-commerce operations. All have a passion for applying their business expertise to assisting nonprofit organizations.
"We are bringing the experience of our collective CafeGive team to bear on the nonprofit world to truly benefit grassroots fundraising everywhere," said Price. "We strive to take advantage of social networking platforms with the concept that we can raise everyone's participation in fundraising and earning for nonprofits and their missions - if we all pitch in a little bit online."
To learn more about the founders, visit Corporate Information.
Why Join the CafeGive Community?
As an advocate
- You want an additional way to support your cause.
- You love to shop; now your shopping can "give back."
- Your friends can help support your causes by buying items you recommend in a shopping widget.
- Creating a widget is easy and sharing it even easier. Send it via email, post it to a blog/website, or add it to your social networks.
As a nonprofit
- Benefit from the online purchasing power of volunteers and members.
- Engage your core supporters and their social networks to extend your organization's reach.
- Expand your brand's online presence raising awareness as well as funds.
Yes, I'd like my organization to join the CafeGive community.
As a merchant
- CafeGive provides consumers an extra reason to feel good about buying your products.
- Every product purchased benefits a cause and encourages shoppers to invite others to purchase as well.
- Expands your brand's reach online by harnessing the power of social networks.
