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How to run a

No Fuss Fundraiser

No Fuss Fundraisers are becoming all the rage! These donation-based, crowdfunding fundraisers accept and track online payments without the need for the community to purchase anything or attend any event.

Young students with backpacks walking together

SuccessFund's campaign template makes it easy to:

  • Show progress toward your goal, and track results by classroom and student so you don't have to keep spreadsheets.
  • Accept modern forms of payment that parents prefer (like Apple Pay and Venmo!) so you're not taking payments into personal accounts.
  • Spread the word online and in person with automated flyers so it's easy to make sure everyone can contribute.

How-to video: Create and customize this campaign

Some of the best ideas we've seen

  • Set Clear Goals: Define fundraising objectives and allocate funds for specific needs like technology upgrades, educational programs, or classroom resources.
  • Create a Committee: Establish a team of volunteers comprising teachers, parents, and community members to coordinate the fundraiser’s logistics and outreach.
  • Choose a Date and Launch: Select a launch date for the crowdfunding campaign, ensuring it aligns with school events and holidays to maximize participation.
  • Promote Early and Often: Utilize diverse communication channels such as newsletters, social media, emails, and school events to spread awareness and drive donations.
  • Customize Your Crowdfunding Campaign: Optimize your crowdfunding platform by personalizing messages, setting fundraising milestones, and tracking progress.
  • Volunteer Coordination: Enlist volunteers to assist with campaign promotion, donor outreach, and administrative tasks like sending thank-you notes.
  • Theme and Decorations: Infuse the campaign with a captivating theme, reflected in promotional materials, posters, and classroom displays.
  • Social Media Engagement: Encourage supporters to share campaign updates, testimonials, and donation links on social media platforms to broaden reach and impact.
  • Gratitude and Recognition: Express gratitude by sending personalized thank-you notes, creating donor recognition displays, and publicly acknowledging contributors’ generosity.

Every SuccessFund campaign is built with

  • Sell products and track inventory
  • Modern online payments (including Venmo)
  • In-person payments (including Venmo)
  • Credit the student you're supporting at checkout
  • Custom checkout questions, forms, and waivers
  • Log and track cash and check transactions
  • Automatic receipts
  • Scanning receipts for fulfillment and admissions
  • Customizable colors, calls-to-action, and imagery
  • and more...

Create a draft to get started

SuccessFund makes it simple.