• 9 out of 10 American adults either gave or received a gift card in the past 12 months.
  • More than $100 billion dollars in gift cards are sold annually in the United States.
  • More than $5 billion dollars worth of remnant value on tens of millions of gift cards remains unused, forgotten each year.

Non-profits are always searching for new and innovative ways to reach out to existing donor bases. Donate My Card is an exciting new way to enliven to your donors to contribute to your organization in a way that doesn't impact their budgets, while attracting new donors through our website.

Donate My Card allows consumers to effortlessly donate the remnant values on their pre-paid debit and gift cards to a worthy cause such as yours.

By becoming a Donate My Card Charitable Partner, your non-profit organization will receive contributions from a new stream of donors, allowing you to reach the millions of Americans who use gift cards.

Contact us to learn more about how Donate My Card can help you meet your fund-raising and new donor acquisition goals.


How are non-profits selected for Donate My Card?
To apply for the Donate My Card program, contact us. A member of our staff will call you to walk you through the process and answer all your questions.

What is Donate My Card's relationship with the non-profits?
Donate My Card is a registered, commercial fundraising organization. We are contracted by our partner charities to collect monies from pre-paid debit and gift cards.

How much does the Donate My Card program cost?
There is no cost to organizations to sign up with Donate My Card, nor any monthly or annual fees to participate. Donate My Card charges transaction fees of 20% out of funds over $10 and 30% out of funds under $10 collected. Fees offset handling, processing, technology, administrative and other costs required to collect and disperse these funds. Donate My Card provides each organization with a branded donation page and custom marketing tools to help ensure a successful campaign; there is no additional charge for these services.

Are Donate My Card transactions safe and secure?
Yes. Donate My Card uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt all data submitted to and from our site over the web. SSL renders donors' personal information, including credit card numbers, virtually unreadable to anyone who intercepts it. SSL is supported by all major browsers, including Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Google Chrome.

Does my non-profit need a merchant account to receive online donations using Donate My Card?
No. Donate My Card processes all online pre-paid debit and gift card transactions for non-profits.

Does my non-profit need to comply with state registration requirements in order to accept online donations?
While Internet regulations are being debated throughout the fifty states and at the national level, at present, more than forty states require non-profits to be registered. Non-profits that solicit donations in a given state may be required to register as a charity in that state. Donate My Card is a registered commercial fundraising organization in all requiring states. We recommend that our non-profit partners seek professional advice for complying with applicable laws governing charitable appeals in their respective states.

Are donors names kept confidential?
Yes. Donate My Card never sells, trades or rents donor information, and our site has security measures to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of donor and donation data.

What pre-paid debit and gift cards can donors use when giving through Donate My Card?
Donate My Card is currently accepting donations utilizing pre-paid VISA®, MasterCard®, American Express® and Discover® debit and gift cards. We expect to be able to accept retail gift cards in the near future. Sign up to receive our electronic newsletter for updates.

Can Donate My Card process donations from international donors?
Donate My Card is currently processing pre-paid gift and debit cards in U.S. currency and from U.S. IP addresses only.

Do donors get receipts for contributions made through Donate My Card?
When a contribution is made, a thank-you letter is automatically emailed to the donor, acknowledging the amount and charity the donation went to.

How are gift card funds distributed to non-profits?
Donations are processed immediately and held in a special trust account set up solely to hold and disperse these funds. Funds are dispersed to the specific charity within 30 days from receipt or as required by individual state laws.

How does the non-profit know its getting the correct amount of funds that were collected by the Donate My Card program?
Donate My Card provides regular reporting to each participating non-profit detailing the specifics of their account activity. Participating non-profit affiliates have the right to audit the above-mentioned account as outlined in their participation agreements.