Platform review summary
FlipGive reviews: does cashback fundraising work for teams?
FlipGive takes a different approach. Instead of asking for donations, families shop through the FlipGive app or browser extension, and a share of what they spend (FlipGive says 2–15% cash back) goes to the team. The company says its teams have raised more than $59 million.
- The app is free and rated highly in the app stores. One review aggregator puts it at 4.8/5 across about 2,900 reviews.
- Families like that it doesn't ask anyone for money and works with stores they already use. The TeamSnap integration gets a lot of praise.
- Earnings build slowly and depend on families remembering to shop through the app.
- More recent reviews mention delayed payouts, slow support, gift card wallet problems and sign-in trouble.
How FlipGive works
The team creates a FlipGive page, and families and fans shop online or buy gift cards through the app at more than 900 brands. Each purchase earns cash back for the team. Teams can also accept direct donations on their page. It works best as a steady, year-round background fundraiser.
Review themes
What reviewers like
- No asking friends and family for donations
- Works for groceries, gas, dining, travel and team gear
- Built into TeamSnap, which many teams already use
- Useful for big team expenses like tournament hotels
- Some teams report funding trips and gear over a few months
Common complaints
- You have to remember to shop through the app every time
- Earnings can be small (one review summary noted a team raising about $100 in four months)
- Recent complaints about payouts taking months and support not following through
- Issues with gift cards in Apple and Google wallets, plus sign-in friction
Who it's a good fit for
FlipGive works well as a supplement: a low-effort way to chip away at player fees over a year. On its own, it rarely replaces a main fundraiser. Many teams run it alongside an active campaign.
How PledgeStop fits alongside it: Pledge-per-performance gives fans a reason to give tied to each game, while cashback runs quietly in the background. PledgeStop takes no percentage of pledges. Each supporter pays a one-time $1 verification fee when they pledge, and PledgeStop currently covers card processing fees, so the team receives the full pledge amount.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a team raise with FlipGive?
It depends on how much families spend through the app. FlipGive says purchases earn 2–15% cash back. Reviews range from about $100 over several months to enough for a tournament trip.
Does FlipGive cost anything?
The app is free for teams and shoppers. Money comes from retailers' cash-back commissions.
Sources
- FlipGive: Teams page ($59M+ raised, 2–15% cash back)
- Apple App Store: FlipGive
- JustUseApp: FlipGive review analysis (~2,873 reviews)
- Chrome-Stats: FlipGive user review summary
Ratings, review counts and fees were checked on the dates shown and can change. Review themes are summarized in our own words; read the original reviews at the links above.
Disclosure: PledgeStop runs a youth sports fundraising platform, so we compete with some of the services described here. We've tried to present each fairly, including where they do things we don't. Spot an error? Email support@pledgestop.com.