How it works

1
Create your Localight nonprofit profile

Fill out the form below to begin the process. You'll have a chance to try it out before your profile goes live.

2
Invite your supporters to fundraise with Localight

The Localight team will work with you to assist with outreach, an email template, and get the word out.

3
Local businesses invite customers to donate

Starting on September 21st businesses will invite their customers to contribute Change for Charity.

Register your nonprofit

This program has been made available through a grant from the Greater Green Valley Community Foundation. Simply answer the questions below. You will be able to review your profile and make any changes before it goes live.

  • New supporters can discover your organization at independent businesses. You'll have an opportunity to team up with businesses, and their customers will be prompted to donate Change for Charity to your organization.
  • Supporters can also earn Localight points when they donate to your organization through Localight. Then they can spend their points at Localight businesses.
How much do transactions cost for donations?

A 3% transaction fee, which also covers the cost of points that supporters can spend at participating businesses.

Where should we deposit donations?

You can set a bank now or when your profile is live. Don't worry, no money will be deducted from your account when you add your banking information. Only deposits.

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Over the coming weeks we are setting up nonprofit profiles in the Localight App. You will have a chance to try it out before it is announced to the general public.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us!
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When is this rolling out along AZ-19?

In order to allow time for set-up and to learn about the program, Localight will follow this monthly schedule:

  • August: Set up your profile and learn about program
  • September: Team up with independent businesses who can set Change for Charity to go to your nonprofit.
  • September 21 launch: Businesses and nonprofits invite locals to cross-promote one another, earn rewards, and contribute Change for Charity.
How much do transactions cost for donations?

All your donors will be able to donate to your organizations with the Localight app and earn 2% as points to shop local.  Nonprofit only pays a 1% transaction fee to Localight. 3% in total, which is similar to normal payment processing fees.  Many of the Foundation's donors pay by check and they now can pay with the Localight app, then receive points back to spend in the our local communities.

When will customers be able to use Localight?

On September 21st the general public will be invited to use the Localight app. Starting in late August private groups of consumers will be invited to use it.

How does "Change for Charity" work?

Each business chooses a nonprofit to recommend, and their customers will be prompted to donate their change within the app. If the purchase price is $50.25 the donation would be 75¢.

When will points launch and how do they work?

Customers will be able to start earning points on September 21st, 2021, and start spending them when they've earned at least 5,000 points. When customers earn points they can use them at any Localight business. Points are paid out at 100%, meaning that you will receive 100% of the money for items purchased with points.