What is Charitable Commerce™?
Here at BiddingForGood, we are creating a new category of shopping. It's called Charitable Commerce™. Charitable Commerce™ describes a marketplace where buyers and sellers come together, exchange goods and services, and the proceeds support nonprofits and schools.
At the heart of this Charitable Commerce™ model are the organizations that are doing important work in the world. They are schools that are helping educate and enrich our children, healthcare institutions tackling crippling diseases, and human service organizations that are feeding the hungry. They are theaters that are inspiring and challenging the way we look at the world. They are animal rescue organizations that are connecting people and pets who need each other. The list goes on and on.
For every challenge our society faces, there are countless organizations working tirelessly every day to meet those challenges and create change in the world. And they all need financial support, so BiddingForGood is helping them raise money to continue their work. We are tapping the discretionary spending of generous consumers and creating a marketplace where generosity abounds. Consumers are shopping exuberantly and thoughtfully, and businesses are donating products and services so that they can make a difference in their communities. BiddingForGood shoppers are finding unique and valuable items that they couldn't find elsewhere. This is feel-good shopping at its finest.
Why is this important? Because philanthropy and charitable giving have hit a wall. Donations are down in many corners of the economy, so organizations need to find new sources for funding. Charitable Commerce™ is allowing these organizations to connect with generous consumers who are looking for value, unique products, and a feel-good shopping experience.
How can you participate? If you are a shopper, visit our marketplace and take a look around. If you are a business or a merchant, think about how you can participate by donating your product or service. And if you are a nonprofit or school, let us tell you how our platform works. We've been at it for 8 years and we're very proud of how we have helped over 6,000 schools and nonprofits raise more than $150 million, a number that grows by millions each month. Join the movement!
