Effortless Fundraising for Schools & Athletics: FundRaker by eTeamSponsor

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Chad Cook – Team Fundraising Expert, eTeamSponsor

Author Bio: Chad is Content Marketing Manager at eTeamSponsor the leading fundraising partner for teams. He has been helping schools raise money for their teams since 2021.

 

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Updated: 6/21/2024

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At eTeamSponsor, we understand the challenges that institutions face when it comes to fundraising. With over 13 years of experience in providing innovative fundraising solutions, we are proud to introduce our cutting-edge platform, FundRaker. Designed to simplify and enhance the fundraising process, FundRaker empowers teams and schools to reach their financial goals efficiently and effectively.

Effortless Fundraising for Schools & Athletics: FundRaker by eTeamSponsor

What is FundRaker?

FundRaker is a comprehensive fundraising platform developed by eTeamSponsor, the leader in online fundraising for teams and schools in the United States. Our platform leverages the latest technology to provide a seamless and powerful fundraising experience. Here’s how FundRaker works and what makes it the best choice for your fundraising needs.

Key Features of FundRaker

FundRaker is a comprehensive fundraising platform developed by eTeamSponsor, the leader in online fundraising for teams and schools in the United States. Our platform leverages the latest technology to provide a seamless and powerful fundraising experience. Here’s how FundRaker works and what makes it the best choice for your fundraising needs.

Automated Campaign Management:

  • SMS Text Donations: Our platform allows participants to send text messages to potential donors, with an average of $100 per text donation.
  • Social Media Integration: Easily post and share your fundraising campaigns on any social media platform to reach a wider audience.
  • Email Campaigns: FundRaker automates email campaigns, sending five emails over 45 days to maximize donor engagement.

Payment Gateway Integrations:

  • FundRaker supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, Stripe, Paypal and Venmo enabling one-click payments that make it easier than ever for donors to contribute to your campaigns.
Google Pay, Stripe Payment Options

Donor CRM and Intelligence:

  • Our platform integrates with leading donor management systems, providing real-time data and insights to help you manage and optimize your fundraising efforts. With our Donor Intelligence feature, you can identify and engage high-net-worth donors more effectively.

Institutional Control and Security:

  • FundRaker offers full transparency and real-time reporting, ensuring that donated funds go directly to your institution daily. Our platform also provides the highest level of security for donor data and funds, with 256-bit encryption and PCI Level 2 compliance.

Quick and Easy Onboarding:

  • Getting started with FundRaker is simple and efficient. Our onboarding process allows you to begin fundraising within 1-5 business days of signing up. From the initial client questionnaire to campaign launch, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way.

How FundRaker Works

Client Questionnaire and Kick-Off Call:

  • After signing the contract, we send a welcome email and FundRaker questionnaire to gather essential information. We then schedule a kick-off call to discuss your fundraising strategy and set up the payment portal.

Campaign Launch:

  • Our quick launch tutorial guides you through the process of creating and launching your campaign. This includes recording a campaign video, logging into the eTeamSponsor app, and sharing the campaign via text, social media, and email.

Review and Wrap-Up:

  • Post-launch, we provide actionable data to measure your campaign’s success. A final analysis of the campaign is conducted 45-60 days after launch to optimize future fundraising efforts.

Enhancing Fundraising with Event-Driven Campaigns

FundRaker also supports event-driven campaigns, turning every event into a giving day. This feature helps fuel engagement and impact, elevating your event fundraising with tools to boost engagement and improve targeting. By leveraging events to build community, amplify brand awareness, and secure lasting support, FundRaker ensures that every campaign is a success.

Unlocking Donor Potential

With our Donor Intelligence and Donor Sync features, you can seamlessly integrate eTeamSponsor data with leading donor management systems like Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and DonorPerfect. This integration allows you to prioritize core activities like fundraising and community engagement while effortlessly importing data with accuracy and efficiency.

Cost Efficiency with Donor Lift

Our Donor Lift feature allows donors to add 3% to their donations to help offset processing fees. About 80% of donors choose to add this small percentage, maximizing the impact of their contributions and ensuring more resources for your programs.

Donor lift for donation addition

Start Fundraising with FundRaker Today

Join the thousands of institutions that have successfully reached their fundraising goals with eTeamSponsor’s FundRaker. Our world-class team is ready to support you every step of the way, providing the tools and insights you need to revolutionize your fundraising efforts. Get started today and see the difference that FundRaker can make for your team or school.

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