We use a simple, automated process to partner local organizations needing fundraising support with local businesses looking to support their community.

Shoppers have the chance to support a cause (and local business) with each shopping and/or dining trip, while businesses donate an agreed upon portion of each receipt for the duration of a fundraising campaign. Fundraising gets tracked via uploaded receipts, goals are easily achieved and everyone gets to watch, literally, how every dollar adds up!

We have a motivated group of local consumers. Each fundraiser has hundreds of supporters that are eager to spend money in order to raise money for the organization or school they are supporting.

With your membership you gain access to schools and non-profits whose membership is ready and motivated to patronize your business. You also have the opportunity to be a featured sponsor during these fundraising events and will be included in ongoing thinknlocal ads and promotions both online and offline.

Our platform allows your business to build relationships within the community to help you continue to grow your business. One of our goals is to help our fundraising supporters find your business and become your new “regulars.”

Because we have established relationships with the local schools and organizations, the heavy lifting has already been done for you. There’s no need to spend time, money, and resources to coordinate and manage a fundraiser.

A thinknlocal fundraiser changes the narrative of a traditional fundraiser into a giving-based marketing strategy, that not only drives awareness and customers to your business, but allows you to have a deeper relationship with your customers.

There is no minimum giveback, although we recommend 15-20%. Some of our businesses have contributed as much as 100% for causes with which they closely align.

thinknlocal has NO hidden fees. Although we do offer our businesses ancillary marketing services, such as traditional print based marketing at additional costs, your thinknlocal membership is a simple, flat fee.

There is no limit to the number of fundraisers you can participate in as long as they are within a 5-mile radius of your business. **Some exclusions apply**

Our services are month to month however most of our customers see the biggest benefits after 3 months. If you don't feel you are experiencing the benefits, do not hesitate to call.

We do not accept receipts from any food delivery service. We understand you are already paying a premium for these customers. We disclose to our customers that food delivery services will not count towards fundraisers.

We utilize a combination of technology and manual reviews to identify duplicate and fraudulent receipts. We also provide you with a report at the end of each campaign that allows you to review and validate each transaction. Businesses may set a maximum “giveback” for their campaign, as well.

To get started, all you have to do is click on the link and provide us with some basic information about your business. You can become a member in less than 5 minutes!