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What Are Some Alternatives to SnapRaise Fundraising

Online fundraising is a great way of generating revenue for your school’s sports teams and clubs. However, if your athletic booster club wants to get the most out of its fundraising efforts, it’s vital that you choose the right solution.

During your search for an online fundraising platform, you’ve likely come across SnapRaise. This well-known tool is relatively easy to use and provides you with a dedicated customer service representative, but it also charges exorbitant fees to cover the cost of this service.

The good news is there are plenty of better options out there.

What to Look for in a Fundraising Platform

The best fundraising platforms for booster clubs feature:

Low Fees

Top online fundraising platforms offer transparent pricing and low fees so you know exactly how much of the money you raise will go to your athletes. Generally speaking, you should search for a platform that charges no more than 5%–6% in fees. Anything more than that takes money away from the teams and groups you support.

When researching prospective platforms, look for an easy-to-find pricing page. This page should break down precisely what fees are charged. If you’re having a tough time finding pricing information, there’s a good chance the platform charges high fees or tacks on hidden costs when you attempt to access your funds.

An Easy Setup Process

Online fundraising is supposed to be an easy, convenient way to generate money for your athletic booster club. Before committing to a particular platform, peruse the information on its website to see if it offers a demo or provides any video explanations of the setup process.

If the process seems overly complicated, you should probably continue your search until you find something more user-friendly.

Additionally, find out what sort of support the platform provides. While online fundraisers are relatively simple to manage, you want to make sure you can get help should an unexpected problem arise.

Immediate Fund Accessibility

One of the biggest downfalls of old-school fundraising programs is that they don’t provide immediate access to your funds. Once your fundraiser concludes, they’ll deduct their excessive fees and mail you a check. It’s not uncommon to end up having to wait a month or longer to receive your funds.

Conversely, modern solutions give you near-instant access to your funds. It’s your club’s money, after all. As soon as your fundraiser wraps up, you can deduct your funds and deposit them into your athletic booster club’s account. The faster you get your money, the more good you can do.

BoosterHub: The Best Fundraising Platform for Your ABC

BoosterHub is proud to announce that it’s adding online fundraising to its broad set of capabilities. Welcome to BoosterBucks!

With BoosterBucks, you can manage online fundraising campaigns, effortlessly share links with potential donors, and gain rapid access to your funds. We charge low fees so you can keep more of what you raise and allocate it to the athletes you support.

Make the most of your next online fundraiser by choosing the right platform for the job: BoosterHub.

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Ways to Fundraise for a Booster Club

Fundraising is perhaps one of the most important functions of your booster club. However, it can be tough to build momentum, especially if you are new to fundraising as a whole. You can also get stuck in a rut and feel like you are running the same two or three events on repeat. That’s when it’s important to mix things up to keep club members and donors engaged, ensuring a steady stream of support for your student-athletes. With that in mind, here are a few ways to raise more money for the student-athletes you support:

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Non-Profit Donation Receipt

Whenever someone donates to your club, you must ensure that you send them a clear receipt so they can take advantage of their tax deduction. These receipts are your club’s way of saying, “Thanks for being on the team,” and they’re essential for keeping records organized. Providing a timely and well-documented receipt also makes your club appear professional and organized. In turn, you’ll be able to more easily build trust with donors and encourage them to give again in the future. After all, donors need to be confident that you’re acknowledging and managing their contributions properly. On that note, here are a few tips to help you create compliant receipts:

Booster Club Best Practices

Booster Club Rules

You certainly wouldn’t sign up for a sports league without knowing the rules of the game, so why would you attempt to run a booster club without a clear set of guidelines? In a booster club, the rules take the form of bylaws, which are policies and procedures that are vital in keeping everyone on the same page, helping to avoid misunderstandings, and ensuring that each member understands their part in supporting the club’s mission. In some cases, these bylaws will spell out who can and can’t be members, as well as who is eligible to serve on the board. Some states even have standardized playbooks that you need to follow. The University Interscholastic League (UIL) in Texas, for instance, has a playbook of its own, covering specific bylaws for booster clubs that support school programs. In any case, here are some tips for ensuring everyone in your booster club plays by the rules so you can have a productive year: