{"id":79699,"date":"2022-11-01T17:17:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T17:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/7-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-virtual-fundraiser\/"},"modified":"2023-04-11T23:20:38","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T23:20:38","slug":"7-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-virtual-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snapraise.com\/blog\/7-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-virtual-fundraiser\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Virtual Fundraiser"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To help coaches, educators, boosters and parents alike, here are 7 questions to help find a trustworthy fundraising company that will deliver the best results for your program.  <\/p>\n<h2>1. What is the average amount raised by groups like mine?<\/h2>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t really matter what percentage your program keeps if your digital fundraiser doesn\u2019t raise any money. Some fundraising companies may advertise an average amount raised per fundraiser\u2013\u2013but because of varying group types, sizes, and regions served, that number can be misleading. If you can, find out the average amount raised by groups similar to yours; this information will give you a much better sense of whether or not a particular fundraising company is right for you.   <\/p>\n<h2>2. How long does the fundraising process take?<\/h2>\n<p>Some online fundraising companies can provide a structured timeline that allows your group to achieve meaningful results that would be hard to accomplish independently. Too short and your fundraiser won\u2019t create a broad enough reach; too long and you will see donor fatigue and diminishing returns. A trustworthy fundraising company should be able to provide a clear timeline of how long each part of the process usually takes and how quickly your group will receive the funds once the fundraiser is over.<\/p>\n<h2>3. What does success look like?<\/h2>\n<p>Avoid the trap of boiling your program\u2019s success down to \u201cWhat percentage does this company take?\u201d Many platforms advertise low percentages as a value-add but, a smaller percentage charged of a smaller total fundraiser still means less money to your program. Stay success focused, not necessarily savings minded to get a more accurate idea of how your group can benefit from working with an online fundraiser. Don\u2019t settle for how little they charge \u2013 seek to understand how much $$ they will deliver. Working with <a href=\"https:\/\/snapraise.com\/pricing\/\">the right fundraising professionals can deliver a \u201cbigger pie\u201d<\/a> and therefore more money to your group. <\/p>\n<h2>4. Will the participants of my group need to handle cash?<\/h2>\n<p>Handling cash is one of the biggest risks of running a fundraiser. [link to 5 Fundraising Risks to Avoid article] Fundraising fraud, even when it\u2019s unintentional, can end careers. In less extreme cases, cash-handling mishaps lead to disorganized and ineffective fundraisers. Luckily, working with a professional fundraising service with a secure online platform is a great way to eliminate this liability. Choose a fundraising company that handles funds safely, securely, and without cash.  <\/p>\n<h2>5. How much work is it and do we get personal support?<\/h2>\n<p>Some fundraising companies provide personal support via a fundraising partner, sometimes referred to as a \u2018campaign director\u2019 or \u2018rep\u2019 depending on the company. Fundraising ideas with no fundraising partner may seem like a good idea, but remember, you will likely be stuck doing all the work of promoting and managing the campaign yourself. If you have more important priorities (like spending more time with your group and keeping your participants focused on group goals), you might want to choose a fundraising solution that offers you a personal fundraising partner who helps you manage the whole process and takes work off your plate. If you are doing everything yourself online, that\u2019s a red flag. Make sure the company in question has fundraising specialists available who take the time to address the specific needs of your program. <\/p>\n<h2>6. Can they provide references or success stories?<\/h2>\n<p>The best way to know if a fundraising company is right for you is to look at groups they have helped before. Have they worked for programs like yours in the past? Are they established and respected in your area? (<a href=\"https:\/\/fundraise.snap-raise.com\/national-fundraising\">See our Impact Report for State by State breakdown of success with Snap! Raise<\/a>) Success stories or testimonials will tell you whether a fundraising company is the right fit for your group and they can also inspire your goals for your own fundraiser. With the right fundraising company, you could achieve more than you thought possible. Just make sure the fundraising company you work with has the right experience and track record. <\/p>\n<h2>7. What\u2019s the worst-case scenario? <\/h2>\n<p>So you\u2019ve found a fundraising company that perfectly meets the needs of your group \u2013 but what happens if everything goes wrong? Your group could end up not raising anything, or even losing money. <a href=\"https:\/\/snapraise.com\/pricing\/\">Avoid services with upfront costs, as well as those that require you to raise a minimum amount before keeping any funds<\/a>. Set your fundraiser up for success by choosing a fundraising company with proven results. That way, the worst possible scenario is that you merely raise less than your goal amount.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/connect-with-us\/\">Contact us to find out more or to set up a Fundraiser for Your Group, Club or Team Today<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With a growing number of services that specialize in virtual and online fundraising, there is a lot of information (and misinformation) to sort through when choosing the best option.","protected":false},"author":118,"featured_media":98570,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false},"categories":[17],"tags":[55],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>7 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Virtual Fundraiser<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"With so many virtual and online fundraising options to consider Snap! 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