For every tee you purchase, we give $7 to this week’s charity.
Our Mission
Changing the World
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Our Purpose
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Our Vision
Past Causes
A Track-Record for World Change
Below you will find each of Sevenly’s past causes, how much money was raised for that week’s charity, and how many lives were changed because of it. If you have any questions regarding any of the charities listed below please feel free to write us at support@sevenly.org
http://sevenly.org/past-causesSevenly’s Top Three Questions
1. Why does Sevenly give $7 and not more?
Even as a for-profit social good company, we like to maintain a high level of transparency. People ask all the time, “why only $7?”. So here is the official answer. $7 per sale is more than 30% of our total revenue (when you include the shipping cost), that’s more than what most non-profits give. It’s actually so much, that the IRS doesn’t even have a category for for-profit companies that give at this rate.
Where does the other $15 go towards?
As with any company, for-profit or non-profit, we have operating expenses. Here is a quick run-down on what other dollars go towards: Blank Tees (fair trade), Screen Printing Cost, Shipping Costs, Cause Cards, Shipping Bags, Garment Labels, Folding Fees, Payroll, Rent at our Headquarters, Utilities, Marketing Costs, Legal and Accounting Fees, Artist Fees, Office Supplies, Office Furniture (desks, chairs, etc.), Computers, and many other costs that go into running a successful organization.
Our CEO has said many times, “Giving is critical to our success and we love doing it, but I don’t think this business would work if we gave even one more dollar per product. As long as we continue to leave our products at $22, we are literally at the threshold of what can be given.”
2. Why is Sevenly a for-profit company and not a non-profit?
What many people don’t realize is the very intricate guidelines, stipulations, and requirements to operate as a non-profit. Our initial choice was to go this direction, but after legal and financial consulting, we had realized our model could actually give just as much with less restriction as a for-profit company. As a for profit, we have more freedom in giving internationally, investing in developing communities, and more agility to move money quickly to the people who need it.
3. How long does it take to get my cause tee?
Once your order is placed they are printed on the following Monday at 11 AM PST and usually shipped by Wednesday at 3:45 PM PST. Time in transit for shipping from our warehouse to your front door can take anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks, depending on where your cause tee is being shipped.
