FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

  1. Is my donation tax deductible in the USA or elsewhere?
  2. Who runs SweepsForACause and Giving Forward, Inc, the parent nonprofit organization?
  3. Why do I see references to We-Care on previous nonprofit checks in the pictures?
  4. How much of my donation goes to the nonprofit I select during the registration and donation process?
  5. How will I be notified if I win?
  6. Can I get bonus entries with promo codes and behaviors?
  7. How will donation charges be indicated on my credit card statement?
  8. Can I unsubscribe from the emails sent by Giving Forward, SweepsForACause, GoodBuzz and the other Giving Forward brands?
  9. Where are the FAQs for nonprofits? Here.
  10. I represent a business and want to provide a prize or otherwise sponsor a sweeps, what should I do?
  11. My business is in the publishing, broadcasting, agency or ad-tech category. How can I help?
  12. Why does Giving Forward, Inc. run sweepstakes as a fundraising vehicle?
  13. How does SweepsForACause differ from OMAZE, Prizeo, Prinvy, Charity Stars, TapKat and the many other online sweepstakes which provide paid and free entry options?
  14. I’m a staffer or volunteer at a nonprofit and I want to learn how to use SweepsForACause and other Giving Forward platforms to help raise money and increase visibility. What should I do? Check out our FAQ for nonprofits.