How to support nonprofits for free

Updated June 12, 2026 · Good Circles

You can support nonprofits for free by volunteering, sharing their work, donating goods, and — newer — funding them through everyday shopping. With Good Circles, a share of every local purchase funds the nonprofit you choose at no extra cost, and you save about 10%.

Time, voice, and goods

Volunteering, amplifying a nonprofit’s message, and donating usable goods all help meaningfully without costing you money. For many small organizations, consistent volunteers and word-of-mouth are as valuable as cash.

Fund them by shopping

The newest no-cost option is to route a share of spending you already do. With Good Circles you pick a nonprofit once, and 10% of the merchant’s profit on every local purchase you make funds it — automatically, while you save about 10%. See it for shoppers »

Why it adds up

A few dollars per purchase sounds small, but across a whole community it can mean tens of thousands a year for local causes — with no one spending more than they already would.

Support a cause without spending extra

Fund the nonprofit you choose every time you shop local — and save about 10%.

For shoppers

FAQ

Can I support a nonprofit without donating money?

Yes — volunteer, share their work, donate goods, or fund them through everyday shopping. With Good Circles, a share of every local purchase funds the nonprofit you choose at no extra cost.

How does funding a nonprofit by shopping work?

You pick a nonprofit once in Good Circles, and 10% of the merchant’s profit on every local purchase you make is routed to it automatically — while you save about 10%.