Commission Examples and Payout Scenarios

To help you understand how commissions work in real-world terms, here are some common examples and payout scenarios. As a LocalZ Community Affiliate (LCA), you earn 50% of each qualifying business subscription you refer — including renewals — giving you long-term fundraising potential.

You refer a local landscaping business that signs up for a $144/year listing.

• You earn $72 immediately after the 14-day clearing period

• One year later, if the business renews, you earn another $72

• If the business stays active for 3 years, you earn $216 total from one referral

You refer a bakery that selects a $15/month plan.

• You earn $7.50 per month as long as their subscription is active

• After 12 months, that adds up to $90

• If you refer 10 similar businesses, you could earn $900/year from monthly plans alone

You refer 5 businesses on annual plans at $144 each.

• 5 referrals × $72 = $360 upfront

• If they all renew next year: another $360

• Over two years, that’s $720 from just 5 signups

You refer:

• 3 annual plans ($144 each) = $216

• 4 monthly plans ($15/month) active for 6 months = $180

• Total earned: $396

• Commissions are based on the base subscription price only — not taxes or shipping

• Commissions must clear for 14 days before payout eligibility

• Minimum payout threshold is $50

• Payouts are issued via PayPal on or around the 1st and 15th of each month

One-time referrals can generate income year after year. The more active businesses you refer, the more consistent your fundraising revenue becomes.

Even if you stop promoting, as long as your referred businesses remain subscribed, you continue earning.

Now that you’ve seen the earning potential:

• Learn How to Share Your Referral Link and QR Code

• Or explore Best Practices for Affiliate Outreach