For Service Providers
See all the ways you can benefit by partnering with ACRE with no upfront costs.
Showcase Your Business In The Nonprofit Discount Clearinghouse
Three Tiers To Choose From
Tier III - Free To All Vendors
Free basic listing of company discount offers showing:
> Company name
> Percentage amount of the discount
> Dollar value of the discount (when possible)
Tier II - Referral Program
Free listing of discount offers for providers that include ACRE in their affinity/referral program or through a similar arrangement, in exchange for:
> Higher placement in category listings in the Discount Clearinghouse than Tier III vendors
> Enhanced listing with detailed product features and company logo
Tier I - Exclusive Offers
Free premium tier reserved for providers that offer additional exclusive discounts to nonprofits available only through ACRE, paired with participation in a referral program. Providers get:
> Premier visibility in the Discount Clearinghouse and inclusion in ACRE’s email marketing and social media.
> Extensive listing in the Discount Clearinghouse to include company supplied information about products/services and the value they bring to nonprofit.
> Exclusive top-tier status in your industry (only one company permitted in Tier 1 per category)
Other Ways To Grow Your Nonprofit Customer Base By Partnering With ACRE
ACRE connects nonprofit organizations with providers in ways that deliver significant cost savings while also creating growth opportunities for participating companies. Providers are invited to choose from several partnership options:
- Always Contact Partnership: For companies that want ACRE to ask them for a bid anytime a nonprofit is looking for a product or service in their declared industry. (Referral Fee Only Upon Sale)
- Limited Contact Partnership: For companies that want ACRE to ask them for a bid when a nonprofit directs ACRE to find a product or service in their industry, but only under certain criteria set by the partner. (Referral Fee Only Upon Sale)
- Special Limited Offer Partnership: For companies that want ACRE to promote a special deal to a limited number of nonprofits and/or for a limited amount of a time. (i.e. The first five nonprofits to buy through the Discount Clearinghouse receive a 25% rebate) (Referral Fee Only Upon Sale)
- Pilot Program Partnership: For companies that are rolling out a new or improved product or service and want ACRE to promote a special deal for a limited number of nonprofits and/or a limited amount of time. In exchange for the exclusive discount only available through the Discount Clearinghouse, ACRE will collect testimonials and/or case studies from the nonprofit buyers. (Referral Fee Only Upon Sale)
- Evergreen Partnership: For companies that want to fully embrace their cost-saving business model by advertising in ACRE marketing materials,co-sponsoring webinars with ACRE, providing thought leadership content promoted by ACRE, etc. (Rate Based On Level Of Engagement)
If none of these partnerships are the right fit for you, feel free to propose an alternative way for us to work together.
Contact ACRE anytime!