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iGive.com is changing online shopping for good.
Now more than ever, smart shoppers are looking for ways to stretch every dollar. In these uncertain economic times, we all face hard choices as we plan for special occasions, holiday gifts, and charitable giving. With iGive.com, you don’t have to choose between buying something or sending a donation to Our Lady of Mercy's Catnip Cottage. Now you can buy the things you need, save money with exclusive iGive coupons and deals, and feel good knowing that a portion of each purchase benefits our organization.
> Learn more at: www.iGive.com/catnipcottage

Free Ways to Help Our Lady of Mercy's Catnip Cottage Raise Much-Needed Funds.
Every time you shop at any of the 1,000+ online stores in the iGive network, a portion of the money you spend benefits Our Lady of Mercy's Catnip Cottage. It's a free service, and you'll never pay more when you reach a store through iGive. In fact, smart shoppers will enjoy iGive's repository of coupons, free shipping deals, and sales. To get started, just create your free iGive account.
> Start iGiving at: www.iGive.com/catnipcottage

Safe, Secure & Smart Ways to Give.
Create your free iGive account. After that, all you need do is shop through the iGive.com website, newsletters, or install the optional iGive Button* to make sure you never miss an opportunity to raise money when you shop online. It’s all automatic, and it's all free of charge. iGive lets you control your membership information with a private password. You can review your store visits and purchase/donation history, and confirm the total amount raised and distributed to your cause. iGive values your privacy and will never release shopper information without consent. And there are no hidden fees or extra costs when you shop through iGive.
> Start iGiving at: www.iGive.com/catnipcottage

*The iGive Button is an optional feature. You can use iGive without installing the Button - just remember to go through the iGive website or e-mail newsletters to get credit for your donation. To learn more, visit: http://www.iGive.com/button

Save Gas. Save Time. Raise Money!
With over 1,000 stores in the iGive Mall and access to hundreds of exclusive coupons, free shipping deals, and sales, iGive is the smart way to shop. You'll find everything from daily necessities to special occasion and holiday gifts, at stores you know and love. So save a trip to the mall, and avoid the long lines. You'll never pay more when you reach a store through iGive, and up to 26% of each purchase benefits Our Lady of Mercy's Catnip Cottage!
> Start iGiving at: www.iGive.com/catnipcottage

Why We Trust iGive.com:
Established in 1997, iGive is the first online shopping mall where a portion of each purchase benefits the shopper's favorite cause. iGive members have raised over $5 million for charities across the U.S. and Canada, and this small army of caring shoppers have become an influential force in the internet marketplace. Over 1,000 of the web's best stores have come to recognize the value of iGive shoppers, and this allows iGive to negotiate some of the best donation rates and exclusive coupons for its members. As an added bonus, when you shop through iGive you always have the extra support of their highly responsive customer service team, just in case something goes amiss.
> Start iGiving at: www.iGive.com/catnipcottage

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Download instructions:
For (customized PDF), click the link to create a customized PDF featuring your cause name and joinLink (if applicable). Free Adobe Reader software is required. After opening the file, you will be able to save it to your computer.

For Download (Word doc), click the link to download the Microsoft Word document. You can customize any part of the document identified by red font.

1/2 Page Black & White Ad: Buy Everyday Necessities Online & Help Create Customized PDF 
This ad draws attention to the everyday purchases we all make, which can add up to big donations for your organization. Your organization name and joinLink are automatically included, if available. Our $5 first-time shopper bonus donation and popular "Shopping Bags" image are also included.

Full-Page Color Ad: Smart Shopping + List of Stores Create Customized PDF 
This ad features a partial list of iGive.com stores (perennial favorites among our shoppers). Best of all, the ad is customized with your organization's name and joinLink! Print one out, post it at your next meeting, and make sure your supporters are aware of smart ways to save money and support your cause at the same time. (Please print in color, and in landscape format)

1/4-Page Black & White Ad: Smart Shopping & Help download (Word doc)
Customize it with your cause's name and joinLink by replacing the words in red font. This paper-saving ad prints out 4 to a page, and conveys all the basics of shopping online to help your cause.