What is ReadGiveTM?
ReadGiveTM is an easy way to combine your passion for reading with your passion for giving at the ease of your fingertips. ReadGive.com offers three free and simple magazine fundraisers that help you donate 50% back to charities and organizations that matter to you every time you make a purchase on ReadGive.com.
You can personally offer this economical ReadGiveTM opportunity to your family, friends and community members as a unique way to both give and save money with the top magazine publishers of the world. Sign up for a ReadGive fundraiser today or shop with www.readgive.com to support the charities and organizations you care about!
How does ReadGiveTM work?
For Supporters: ReadGive provides magazines at deeply discounted prices comparable to all other online magazine stores, the only difference is we give 50% back to the charities, schools, and organizations featured here on our website!
For Organizations: ReadGive has three different magazine fundraising programs available for organizations & charities all offering 50% back to your cause. Please visit our Fundraise With Us tab to learn more or contact us at info@readgive!
What types of organizations or charities can join?
Any kind of organization or charity can join from small grassroots to larger scale charities. We will be conducting our own research before approving each charity. If your child’s soccer team needs uniforms, if you are a teacher who needs school supplies, if you would like to raise money for your local animal shelter, the homeless, cancer research or support your local arts council use ReadGiveTM to raise money now!
It’s easy! If your organization is not already included in our directory, please complete the enrollment form. We will then review your charity within a few business days and get you started with Readgive.com. Your organization’s membership on ReadGiveTM is completely free.
After your charity or organization is approved, there are three very simple steps to get your organization ready for ReadGive:
- Enter information about your organization in the online form provided to start your own personal web page.
- Spread the word. Email friends and family, and ask them to use www.ReadGive.com to order or renew their magazines.
- Watch your funds grow online on your organization’s personal webpage.
Remember: Your organization’s membership on ReadGiveTM is completely free.
What is your refund policy if I do not like one of my magazines?
After 30 days we will refund your subscription based upon a pro-rated amount of the subscription value less your donation.
How do you know our company is reputable?
Our company has been in business for over 30 years. We are registered with the Better Business Bureau and you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Is personal information kept private?
We absolutely offer a secured and protected site to guard your private information. We do not allow unauthorized access, and we do not share or disclose your information. For more detailed privacy information, click here.
Is there a fee to activate my organization’s profile or for our members to use ReadGive?
No, there is no charge to use or access ReadGive.com. Your charity or organization earns funds every time a supporter visits your online magazine store to buy, renew or extend their favorite magazine subscriptions from hundreds of the most popular titles and your charity or organization receives 50% of every purchase.
Do organizations have access to personal information or names that purchased magazines under your organization?
No, organizations will not have access to any personal information of the people who purchase magazines under your organization.
Are there other benefits for your organization to join ReadGive?
ReadGiveTM offers three innovative magazine fundraising programs which are easy to use. ReadGive offers interactive resources to help your charity or organization increase visibility on a local, national and even global level with our online fundraising program.
With ReadGive, you can:
- Boost funds for your cause
- Create a custom web page branded specifically for your organization. You can list your mission statement, your organization’s external website, and your logo.
- Securely maintain your private email database.
- Use online reporting tools to keep track of your increasing funds.
How does the organization or charity receive funds?
ReadGiveTM issues checks to your organization on a quarterly basis.
- A person selects to support your organization by making an online purchase for magazines through ReadGive.com.
- Funds accrue in your organization’s account with ReadGive.
- ReadGiveTM shares funds quarterly with each organization that have accrued a minimum of $100.
- An organization with a balance below $100 will have the balance carried forward quarterly until the $100 accrues.