With an eye on philanthropy and service, National Merchants Association (NMA) is proud to support the Temecula Valley community through its recently launched “Give-it-Back” donation program. Temecula Valley business owners can now donate up 50% of the profit on their merchant fees back to local schools and charitable organizations. Under the new program, not only will schools and charities benefit, but National Merchants Association will provide their business members with a year-end tax statement of their annual donation. NMA will not increase credit card fees to cover the program.
“Through our local community support initiative, our members can opt to donate a portion of their credit card processing fees to the school or charity of their choice,” says Heather Petersen, founder of NMA. “Business owners are already paying credit card processing fees, why not let those fees be donated to Temecula Valley students or worthy local charities? This is a great way for local businesses to donate without spending a penny.”
Heather Petersen, founder of NMA, created the Association as an advocacy group for small- and medium-sized business owners in 2004. National Merchants Association recently moved their corporate headquarters to Temecula. Ms. Petersen, originally from the small farm-town of Eaton, Ohio was looking for a close-knit community like the one she grew up in, for her and her employees to raise their children in and be a part of.
“NMA employees are proud to serve the communities in which we work and live. The success we have helping our clients grow, in turn, affords us the opportunity to help our communities grow,” said Ms. Petersen. “Whether it’s via life-saving blood drives, volunteering at food banks, or donating to needy charities and deserving causes, helping our clients and our communities is part of National Merchants Association’s overall philosophy.”
“This program looks very promising and a great opportunity for a non-profit like Thessalonika who are in constant need of fundraising for their ongoing programs,” says Clifford Nunn, Director of Development for Thessalonika Family Services.
“We are excited to partner with local charities and schools through our Give-it Back program,” said Petersen. “Our motto is ‘we work for you’, and partnering with our members in charitable contribution, is just another way we live that every day.
National Merchants Association, a financial services company, is a nationwide Association dedicated to reducing the unnecessary fees involved with credit card processing. As a member of The National Merchants Association, you not only save on your merchant services program, but you gain a partner in business development. To find out more about NMA and the Give-it-Back program visit their website, www.nationalmerchants.org or call them at 866-509-7199.