FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What is The Savings Nest app?
A. The Savings Nest is a fundraising mobile app that allows fundraising participants to purchase yearly subscription plans. Over 300 discount offers from local area businesses are viewable by subscription purchasers.
Fundraising participants may purchase either a GOLD plan (includes restaurants, shops, services, wineries & breweries) or a CORK & KEG plan (includes wineries & breweries only).
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A majority of fundraising proceeds are directed to groups (schools, sports teams, clubs, etc.). Our mobile app also promotes local area business. Fundraising participants often discover new and unique businesses that support local fundraisers.
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Q. How much does The Savings Nest "GOLD plan" and "CORK & KEG plan" cost and how often may I use the discount offers that are displayed in The Savings Nest app?
A. A GOLD subscription plan costs $25.00. A CORK & KEG subscription plans costs $20.00. Each subscription plan is valid for one year from the date of purchase and does not automatically renew.
Discount offers are primarily multi-use within a subscription year. Participating businesses expect and appreciate your continuous patronage!
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Here are a sample of the DEALS that are redeemable in our mobile app:
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FREE APPETIZER OR DESSERT WITH THE PURCHASE OF AN ENTREE
$5.00 OFF ANY CAKE PRODUCT PURCHASE OF $10.00 OR MORE
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FREE WINE TASTING / FREE BEER FLIGHT
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Q. In which Virginia counties are local businesses offering discount offers in The Savings Nest app?
A. Primarily, Loudoun County, Fairfax County, and Prince William County. We are expanding to additional counties in Virginia.
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Q. What methods of payment are accepted by The Savings Nest?
A. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. We also accept PayPal.
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Q. How do I get started with the The Savings Nest app and how do I "Sign Up" to support my fundraising group?
A. If you are new to The Savings Nest, you need to SIGN UP by selecting the name of your fundraising group, entering your first name, your last name and your email address. You also need to create a password.
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Q. I signed up and purchased a subscription plan. Where do I find my discount offers?
A. Navigate to the My Discounts ($) sub menu or tap the respective Gold Saving Nest button or CORK & KEG Saving Nest button (each located on the HOME page under the map).
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If you purchased a Gold Savings plan then click or tap the GOLD SAVINGS sub-menu item under the My Discounts ($) menu. .
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If you purchased a CORK & KEG Savings plan then click or tap the CORK & KEG SAVINGS sub-menu item under the My Discounts ($) menu.
DEALS may be filtered by county and by category. DEALS are listed alphabetically by business name. DEALS may also be filtered by first letter of business name.
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You may also use the map in the GOLD Savings Nest page or CORK & KEG Savings Nest page to find DEALS at nearby businesses, Links are available on the maps to "Get Directions" to a business location and to "Open a Full DEAL."
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Q. How do I redeem discount offers that are displayed in The Savings Nest app?
A. On your mobile phone, make sure that you are logged into The Savings Nest app. Tip: the "Log-In" link is in the upper right corner of the app.
Find your multi-use discount offer in the My Discounts ($) portion of the app or locate and open a DEAL using the map feature in the GOLD Savings Nest page or CORK & KEG Savings Nest page.
Present your "on mobile phone screen" discount offer if you are in person at a local business and then place your order. If you're placing a telephone or take-out order, please mention any applicable discount code that is displayed. That's it!
Please be mindful of any restrictions listed on your discount offer.
Note: Wireless carrier signal strength may be spotty in some locations/buildings. Consider navigating to a discount offer before entering a potential "dead" spot.
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Q. What if I forget my password?
A. On the Log-In page, click on the "Forgot password?" link and follow the on screen instructions.
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Q. Is The Savings Nest mobile app available for both iPhone and Android?
A. Yes! You will find respective links to our mobile app in the Apple App Store. and the Google Play Store below. We suggest you grab your mobile phone and download our app today.
Q. May I SIGN-UP using either a desktop computer or a mobile device?
A. Yes. You may SIGN UP using either your desktop computer or your mobile device. Once you have secured your login credentials and purchased a GOLD plan or CORK & KEG plan, you're ready to receive "Delightful Discounts" from The Savings Nest. Of course, we suggest that you leave your desktop computer at home and only tote around your mobile device.
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Q. Is The Savings Nest site also accessible from my mobile phone browser?
A. Yes. You may launch Safari or Chrome on your mobile phone and enter our URL below in the address bar. Alternatively, you may scan the QR Code below (using the camera on your mobile phone).
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Please don't forget to create a bookmark/favorite for our site or create an icon on your mobile phone's Home Screen.
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Open our site in Safari on iPhone, tap the Share icon and then Add to Home Screen.
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Open our site in Chrome on Android, tap the Menu icon (three dots in upper right-hand corner) and tap Add to Home Screen.
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