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Tired of asking supporters for cash to support your cause? Wouldn't you rather ask them for something they already have and don't even use? Gazelle for Good allows you to collect used gadgets that your supporters have sitting idle in their home, including cell phones, mp3 players, digital cameras, and gaming systems. We turn them into cash and give you the money to support your cause.
What do I have to do?
All you have to do to get started is personalize your gadget drive webpage and promote it to your supporters.
What do my supporters have to do?
Your supporters visit your drive page to find the value of their used items and then send the items to us. Shipping is free.
What does Gazelle do?
Gazelle receives the gadgets and sends you or your cause a check for their value
1. Who should use Gazelle for Good?
A: Gazelle for Good is a great tool for individuals and organizations. The self-service function allows you to personalize your drive page and gives you all the tools you need to make your drive a success. Some examples of causes people support with Gazelle for Good are :
Whatever the cause, Gazelle for Good gadget drives can help you raise money to support it.
2. What type of cause can I support with Gazelle for Good?
A: With Gazelle for Good, you can raise funds to support the cause of your choice. Whether you are raising $100 to help fund a school trip or $1,000 to donate to your local food bank, Gazelle for Good can help you do it.
3. How much money can I raise for my cause with Gazelle for Good gadget drives?
A: The amount raised depends on the value of items sent in by your donors. Donors can send in items worth as little as $1 or as much as hundreds of dollars. To help reach your goal, promote your drive to as many supporters as possible and encourage them to send high value items.
4. What if my supporters send in items that don't have any value?
A: Your supporters can send us items without value to be responsibly recycled. Gazelle guarantees that no item sent to us will ever end up in a landfill regardless of whether or not it has value.
5. How can I promote my drive?
A: Getting the word out about your drive is simple. Use the tools and network you already have. Email your friends and family, post a link to your drive on Facebook and Twitter, or print a flyer to post at local community events. Visit your drive dashboard to learn more.
6. How long does it take to receive a check for my cause
A: Checks are sent once per month on the 15th of each month. All funds raised during the previous month will be included in that check. For example, a check sent on March 15th will include all funds raised during February and a check sent April 15th will include all funds raised during March.
7. What if I am a national organization interested in raising funds with Gazelle for Good?
A: National non-profit organizations can use Gazelle for Good to create a fundraising page. However, if you are looking to partner with Gazelle to create a large fundraiser, please email us at npo@gazelle.com
8. How long should I run my gadget drive?
A: While Gazelle for Good allows you to run your drive for up to one year, we recommend only running it for about 30-90 days. This is particularly true for drives being done to support an event such as a walk-a-thon or school trip, because donors are more likely to participate once the event is closer.
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