Shopping and Stores

How do I shop on CafeGive?

  • Browse the stores on CafeGive
  • Click on "visit store" or "shop" to go to the store's site
  • Your cause earns funds from each purchase you make when you visit the store site via CafeGive

What stores are on CafeGive?

There are over 260 stores on CafeGive and we add new ones every week. If you would like to view an alphabetical list of all stores on CafeGive, please use this link. We have stores in the following categories:

Why do some stores say “up to” a percentage instead of an exact percentage?

Commission amounts are determined by each ecommerce merchant. Some of CafeGive’s ecommerce partners have very diverse product lines with a wide range of prices. These online stores offer different commissions for different product categories found on their site. Since CafeGive does not know which products (categories) are of interest to you, we cannot display an exact commission amount since it will vary based on your purchase.

What if I cannot find a specific store on CafeGive's website?

If you have an online store you routinely purchase from that you think would pair nicely with nonprofits and shopping for a cause, please let us know. We are looking for high quality stores that sell great products and share our desire to do good in the world. As part of this, we are looking for online stores you believe will improve your ability to earn funds through CafeGive.

Do purchases of gift cards earn dollars for my cause?

Gift Card purchases often do not allow you to earn for your cause. Here is a list of merchants that do allow you to earn for your cause when purchasing gift cards: Altrec.com Outdoors, American Express Gift Cards, Apple iTunes, Artful Home, Bedhead Pajamas, Bed and Breakfast.com, Ben Sherman, Bliss, Borders.com, Buy.com, FinishLine.com, Forzieri.com, Fossil, Gaiam.com, Hickory Farms, Home Depot, KEEN Gift Cards, Land of Nod, Marriott, Meijer, Miss Matched Gift Cards, OmahaSteaks.com, Sony, Sundance, and Travelocity.

Does my cause earn if I use a discount/promotional code offered through a store site?

If the discount or special offer is found on the CafeGive site, then the purchase definitely earns for your cause. Some merchants do not pay a percentage of the purchase price on purchases that take advantage of discounts or special offers made directly to you from the merchant (for example, via email.) Each merchant handles discounts and special offers according to their policy. Again, all special offers highlighted on the CafeGive site DO earn for your cause.

Can I receive a deduction for the earnings associated with my purchase?

Your purchase is not a contribution since you receive a product or service valued at the amount you paid.

I'm having a problem with a merchant. What can I do?

CafeGive wants your purchase experience to be positive. Please know we only want to represent merchants which offer our shoppers/advocates excellent customer service. If you are unsatisfied with the item you purchase or have delivery related questions, please contact the customer service center provided by the merchant directly. If you have contacted the merchant and do not feel your issue is being addressed, please contact us.

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