Talking to Your Organization About Gift Card Fundraising | RaiseRight

Whether you’re a brand-new nonprofit or an established organization, fundraising can be complex and challenging. In addition to finding engaged donors and building trust with outsiders, you’re also looking to execute fundraiser ideas that go above and beyond your typical bake sale or holiday bazaar. 

If you’re looking for the most convenient, cost-effective, and streamlined way to reach your fundraising goals, look no further than RaiseRight.

RaiseRight is a gift card and online shopping fundraiser that enables you to maximize earnings with minimum effort.

Interested in learning more? We break down some of the most frequently asked questions about RaiseRight fundraising, so you can get your organization up to speed. 

How does RaiseRight work?

Currently, there are two ways to earn through RaiseRight: buy and use gift cards, or shop online.

Let's break it down.

1. First, your organization's fundraiser manager or coordinator opens a RaiseRight account and provides some basic information, including the organization’s bank account info. This information is essential for the direct deposit of earnings and faster, more efficient payment for gift cards. 
   
   
2. Your coordinator then adds other users (participants) to your RaiseRight fundraising program. 
   
   
3. Start purchasing gift cards via RaiseRight or shop online with your favorite brands. Your organization will earn up to 20% with every gift card or online purchase. For many brands, you can even pay for your online purchase with a gift card from RaiseRight to earn extra! 

RaiseRight partners with hundreds of popular brands, including Walmart, Amazon, CVS, Starbucks, McDonald's, and more. Your supporters can raise money for your organization through everyday purchases, so they don’t need to spend another dime to contribute to your fundraiser! 

Thousands of organizations have relied on RaiseRight for nearly 30 years due to its effectiveness—in fact, many families can earn upwards of $1,000 in a single year.

Does RaiseRight stand up to other fundraising methods?

When examining different types of fundraisers, there are generally two categories: events and sales.

Some popular fundraisers that fall into one or both categories include:

• Candy bar fundraising
• Cookie dough fundraising
• Pizza fundraising
• Sub sandwich fundraising
• Bake sales
• Car washes
• Concerts or talent shows
• Holiday bazaars
• Dinner parties or galas
• Raffles

Event fundraisers rely on ticket sales for experiences like dances or raffles. Some of that money covers event costs, and the organization keeps the profit.

Sales fundraisers sell items at a profit, whether candy bars, soap, candles, or other baked or crafted goods. The profit margin on sales-based fundraisers sits at around 30 to 40%.

There are more than a few downsides for each type of fundraiser, though. For example, you could end up:

• Spending unnecessary time and money on event organization
• Needing to track down huge numbers of volunteers to keep events running smoothly
• Forgetting to factor in important costs, like inventory storage, that can cut into profits

What are the benefits of RaiseRight?

Here are a few reasons why RaiseRight may suit your organization’s needs better than other types of fundraising.

Unlimited earning potential with no spending limits or fees

There are no limits to how much you can spend or earn with RaiseRight. You can shop online or buy and use gift cards any time of the year, so you can earn money for your fundraiser even during slow or off-season periods.

Ease of convenience

With hundreds of brands to choose from across every category, the RaiseRight platform has something for everyone. Regardless of your lifestyle, shopping habits, or preferences, everyone in your organization can benefit from using RaiseRight. 

Additionally, RaiseRight offers physical gift cards, reloadable gift cards, and eGift cards, making shopping that much more convenient. 

The most practical and convenient way to fundraise

Skip the time-consuming outreach or planning for your event fundraiser—instead, just integrate RaiseRight into your daily life. 

With RaiseRight, you can raise money from the comfort of your home, which means no more door-to-door sales or late-night events. Earning money is as simple as shopping at your favorite retailer.

Unique ways to fundraise with RaiseRight

Another benefit of RaiseRight is that it can be combined with other types of fundraisers to maximize profit and meet your goals even faster. 

If you’re looking for unique and interesting ways to fundraise with RaiseRight, consider some of the following.

• Full integration with other fundraisers – There are endless ways to combine your existing fundraising ideas with gift cards. For example, if you plan on throwing a restaurant fundraiser, ask your participants to pay for their food via their gift cards so that you can earn money through both RaiseRight and food sales.
  
  
• Gift exchanges – If your organization exchanges gifts during the winter holiday season, encourage members to purchase their gifts with through RaiseRight. Shower coworkers and friends with gifts while contributing toward the fundraiser goal. 
  
  
• Incorporate RaiseRight into your daily life – It doesn’t take much planning to use RaiseRight. Earn money on everything—from refilling your gas tank to buying groceries or planning your next vacation. It’s an easy, effortless way to sneak in extra earnings between larger fundraiser events.