DealsForSchools.com Announces Free Browser Plug-In for Shoppers

ATLANTA, Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DealsForSchools.com, the leading online fundraising source for schools, announced today the availability of an innovative plug-in for use with its network of online merchants. The plug-in is a free browser extension that works seamlessly with both Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer.

New users who wish to raise funds for their chosen school or PTA simply need to create a DealsForSchools.com account, download the plug-in, and then sign in with their account information. No further action is required by the user, the plug-in works in the browser's background to identify partner products on the merchant's online storefront. The consumer can purchase their items directly at the merchant site, and is not required to enter any sort of code or coupon.  

Participating merchants in DealsForSchools.com's 1,700 member partner network include many of the top names in retail and services including Old Navy, Buy.com, PETCO, Overstock.com, Lowe's, Delta, Ann Taylor, REI, and Marriott. Once a user downloads the plug-in, they can simply browse merchandise on the partner site and see the various donation percentages available for the purchased merchandise.

The plug-in also works seamlessly with search engines, by highlighting product search results with a DealsForSchools.com apple icon, and listing a percentage number which relates to the amount of the proceeds that will go to supporting the user's school. The DealsForSchools.com system boasts thousands of schools and PTA organizations. If a user wishes to support a school that has not previously received donations, the DealsForSchools.com staff will contact the institution directly to setup the proper free account information.

"The release of our plug-in is our latest technology enhancement designed to make school fundraising simpler and more productive," says Michael Pate, Co-Founder of DealsForSchools.com. "The plug-in works unobtrusively in the background and simply highlights partner products so consumers can choose purchases that benefit their local school. Users don't have to login to our site every time they go online. The plug-in remembers their account information and encourages them to select merchants that offer the percentage donation to their chosen school. No other site offers such a service, or can match our expansive partner network."

For more information, and to download the plug-in, visit www.shopdealsforschools.com.

About DealsForSchools.com:

DealsForSchools.com is America's #1 Hassle-Free School Fundraiser.  DealsForSchools.com brings schools and their auxiliary organizations (such as PTOs/PTAs/Booster Clubs) a simple way to earn money without selling their own products or services or requiring additional time or financial burden from parents and faculty.  School supporters simply book travel, shop and grab daily deals online, and a portion of the purchase goes directly to their preferred school.

SOURCE DealsForSchools.com