Thanks for checking out Skip's Affiliate program, designed to help you stand out in your community and help you earn Skip credits and extra income. Skip is the #1 place to discover small business grants and funding — you can invite others to discover these unique funding opportunities and get rewarded for it.
In this post we'll cover: 1) How Skip referrals work; 2) How to become a Skip affiliate; 3) How to redeem credits; and 4) How to get paid
📌 Ready to Apply As An Affiliate? You can request to become a Skip Affiliate here.
How does the Skip Affiliate Program work?
All Skip users have a unique invite code they can share with friends and family that are tracked to them (and you can earn credits). However, if you're approved as a Skip Affiliate you can also get paid when refer people to Skip.
Earning Credits: When a new user signs up for Skip* with your referral link or code, you'll get an email like below saying they've signed up. You'll also earn a $5 credit** that you can redeem for Skip services, such as the Skip Plus membership or expert 1-1 funding calls.
Earning Cash: When a new user becomes an active Skip Plus member^, you'll earn $20. If you're an active affiliate you can get this paid out to you on a monthly basis. You'll also get an email when
*Must be a valid, new Skip user **Credits have no value outside of Skip, such as for gift cards or cash. They can only be redeemed for Skip services, subject to terms and conditions. ^Active Skip Plus means the user has finished their free trial period and has paid for a monthly or annual subscription.
How can I get approved as an affiliate?
In order to receive payouts, you must be an approved affiliate. After reading this post you can request to become an affiliate here.
Once you complete the form, our team will review typically within 1-2 business days and get back to you with next steps.
While waiting on approval, you can still continue to share your Skip invite link.
How do payouts work as an affiliate?
When someone signs up to start a free Skip Plus trial, you'll get an email notifying you that this user started a paid trial.
When the user's free trial ends and they become an active member, you'll receive an email like below. Then and only then are you eligible for a $20 payout for this referral. Payouts at the moment are only available via ACH bank transfer, which can take 2-3 days to set up e-payment.
How often are payouts?
Skip will automatically process payouts once per month based on your existing payout balance.
Where can I see my balance?
You can now track all of your credits and earnings on the Refer and Earn tab on your Skip Dashboard.
Do credits have cash value?
No. They can only be redeemed for Skip memberships or Skip services.
How can I redeem credits?
You can redeem credits on the Refer and Earn dashboard. Click the Redeem Credits button to email us and let us know how you'd like to redeem.
Do I need to be an approved Skip Affiliate to get paid?
Yes. You're not officially an affiliate (which means you can get paid from Skip) until you've been onboarded and approved. In the meantime, you are still able to share your referral link and spread the word about Skip. You won't be able to receive payouts until you're approved as a Skip affiliate. Fill out your details here if you haven't yet.
Are there any other ways I can share grants or fundings directly?
Yes. On every funding on the web (not the app yet) there's a Share button. Click the Share button and then the Copy Link button. This link is tracked back to your account in the same way as explained above.
I have a huge audience and want to partner with Skip.
That's great! We'd love to connect. Due to the overwhelming demand for partnerships, we prioritize partner meetings for folks who've already referred people to Skip. We encourage you to start there then we'll reach out to you to connect. If you have a technical question, see below.
I have more questions, how do I get answers.
You can go to the Skip Dashboard for more information this includes a request button to become an affiliate and more information.