Features
The Smile Associate Platform Was Designed to Reimagine the Fundraising Process.
Nonprofits traditionally receive 80% of their funding from just 20% of their donor base. SmileAssociate engages the "silent 80%" who rarely make cash contributions. We meet donors where they already are by transforming everyday online shopping into a powerful fundraising tool.
Powered By Amazon
SmileAssociate is built on the scale, security, convenience, and global reach of Amazon. Your supporters can shop as usual from anywhere in the world, knowing their personal data remains private. It’s a seamless way to turn everyday purchases into meaningful impact without compromising security.
Amazon OneLink
With SmileAssociate, fundraising can immediately be international. Your nonprofit can benefit from shopping in 30+ countries and territories. International shoppers get country-specific Amazon landing pages powered by Amazon OneLink. No additional set up is required.
Quick Shopping and Easy Bookmarking
Access SmileAssociate in seconds. Shop the Main Amazon marketplace, Eco-Friendly Amazon, or link to an Amazon Wish list. With one click, you’re taken directly to the desired shopping area, making it easy to support and shop for a cause. You can also bookmark SmileAssociate with just a few clicks.
Engagement Ready
Engagement Drives Success. SmileAssociate is built on this one simple truth. What sets our platform apart is how effortlessly engagement can happen. By sharing our platform, your nonprofit can benefit from everyday shopping behavior. Supporters engage more naturally and consistently, transforming small, routine actions into powerful, cumulative impact.
Growth Potential
Tap into Amazon’s vast global marketplace and massive sales engine to generate passive, recurring donations from everyday purchases. Watch your mission scale without asking your supporters to spend anything additional. Nonprofits can earn up to 10% on qualifying purchases across more than 700,000 brands.
National Presence, Local Impact
The Power of the Federated Model
A federated structure combines the brand equity, resources, and strategic vision of a national headquarters with the deep community roots of local affiliates. This model ensures that while mission objectives are aligned nationally, execution is tailored precisely to the unique needs of local communities.
How SmileAssociate Partners with Local Nonprofit Affiliates
At SmileAssociate, we bridge the gap between global strategy and local execution. We provide centralized tools that empower individual chapters to thrive independently while maintaining national or global brand integrity.
Trusted by a Growing List of Federated Nonprofit Organizations.
Many of our nation's most impactful organizations utilize federated structures to maximize their reach. SmileAssociate is proud to partner with leading national, nonprofits across veteran support, youth development, health, advocacy, and senior care. With thousands of chapters, our impact is limited only by local chapter or affiliate participation.