3 Tools for Online Fundraising - Especially if You’ve had to Cancel or Reschedule Your Event!
The Coronavirus is quickly spreading across the globe as our modern civilization is making changes such as Google asking employees to work from home, the rescheduling of large gatherings, and the cancellation of many important fundraising events.
If your nonprofit is considering cancelling your spring gala, golf tournament, luncheon or conference, here are three online fundraising tools to keep in mind for supplementing the lost income.
Tool #1 - Online Sweepstakes Fundraisers
Sweepstakes are nationwide contests that your donors enter online through their desktop or mobile devices. You do not need a license to run a sweepstakes and a fundraiser can be up and running within a week. Sweepstakes give you the opportunity to raise substantial funds while providing a prize for a fundraiser that is exciting, fun and engaging for your donors. Prize examples for a sweepstakes are bikes for the family, $5,000 gift certificate to REI, or even a new car. To learn more about online sweepstakes for nonprofits, please visit www.TapKat.com.
Tool #2 - Online Silent Auctions
Online silent auctions are a good way to drive participation from donors. These auctions can highlight popular local spots like a round of golf at a coveted golf course or dinner for two at a high end restaurant. Prizes may also include an online wine of the month subscription or a membership to a nationwide massage chain such as Massage Envy. To learn more about online silent auctions, see www.BiddingOwl.com or www.HandBid.com.
Tool #3 - Amazon Smile
As many people are opting to stay home instead of going to the office or to social events, we can guess that online shopping will be increasing during this outbreak. Consider reminding your donors about your AmazonSmile account and to use this tool as they shop. Though the funds may be smaller amounts than Mobile Auctions or Sweepstakes, everything counts! Don’t have an AmazonSmile account yet? Use this link to set one up https://blog.aboutamazon.com/community/how-to-sign-up-for-amazonsmile
Stay safe and please reach out if you have any questions on these online fundraising options.
