Enabling donations via AmazonSmile is a simple, automatic way to support U.S. Donor Conceived Council at no additional cost to you. Once activated, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.
Keep reading for instructions on how to set up AmazonSmile on your computer or via the Amazon app on your phone. Note: The Amazon app may not be available on tablet devices. To shop AmazonSmile, type www.smile.amazon.com into the browser.
How to use AmazonSmile on a computer:
Step 1: Visit https://smile.amazon.com/charity
Step 2: Click ‘Get Started’
Step 3: Create an Amazon account or sign in to your existing account.
Step 4: In the top right corner, click into your account settings (first link under “Your Account”)
Step 5: Scroll down to find “other programs” and select “change your AmazonSmile charity”
Step 6: Search U.S. Donor Conceived Council
Step 7: Click “select” next to U.S. Donor Conceived Council
*In your top search bar, you should now see that you are supporting US Donor Conceived Council
*Always use smile.amazon.com to complete your Amazon purchases to ensure USDCC receives a donation from your purchase at no additional cost to you.
How to use Amazon Smile app on your phone:
Step 1: Download the latest version of the Amazon shopping app
Step 2: Create an Amazon Account or sign into your existing account.
Step 3: Find settings in the main menu (☰) – it is at the very bottom.
Step 4: Select “AmazonSmile.” Depending on the screen it takes you to, you may need to select “change charity.”
Step 5: Search “U.S. Donor Conceived Council”
Step 6: Click “select” next to U.S. Donor Conceived Council
Step 7: Make sure the “Mobile App Donations” is turned ON – otherwise, USDCC will not receive donations when you order using the app.
- You should now see that you are supporting US Donor Conceived Council