You already have the network
A congregation, a parent body or a club roster is the warm list most businesses spend years building. The work is not finding people — it is giving them one clear thing to fund and an easy way to pass it on.
What these groups raise for well
- A roof, a boiler, a kitchen or an accessibility ramp.
- Instruments, uniforms, laptops or sports equipment.
- A trip, a season or a summer programme with a fixed cost.
- An emergency — flood damage, a break-in, a sudden repair.
Rewards that fit a community group
- A named brick, plaque, banner or programme listing.
- Tickets to the concert, game or fair the money makes possible.
- Merchandise your members already wear.
- An invitation to the opening, dedication or first practice.
Before you start
Decide who signs off, who holds the bank account and who answers backer messages. Then verify the organisation — verified nonprofits pay 3% instead of 5%, and the verified badge matters to people deciding whether to trust a page.
Common questions
Can a group without nonprofit status raise here?
Yes, at the standard rate, as long as a real person or organisation is accountable for the campaign and the rewards.
Are pledges tax-deductible donations?
Generally not, because backers receive a reward in return. Ask your accountant how to treat them.
Keep reading
How churches, youth sports, community groups and registered nonprofits run a reward-based fundraising campaign — with a reduced platform fee and EIN verification.
What an EIN is, what we check before a nonprofit gets the reduced rate and the verified badge, and what happens to the documents you upload.