FundraiserReady

Plan and run a fundraiser that actually raises the money.

What it is

FundraiserReady is a planning and organizing guide for anyone who has to raise money for a good cause. It helps you set a goal, pick the right fundraiser, line up volunteers, handle money safely, and thank supporters well, from your first bake sale to your biggest year.

Meet Emily, the FundraiserReady Specialist. Ask Emily a question in your own words and get an answer in plain language, in text for free and by voice for members. Everything on the page can be read in about 30 languages.

What you can research here

• Which fundraiser fits your group, your season and your number of volunteers
• What you have to bring in to hit your goal after costs
• Whether a raffle, 50/50 or bingo needs a license or a check first
• Whether your group has to register to ask the public for money
• How to spot a fake fundraiser or charity scam before donors do
• What a donation receipt or thank-you usually needs to say
• Which supplies, printing, card readers and giving pages are worth paying for

Free tools, ready to use

• Goal & Net PlannerWhat you need to raise, what it will cost, and what you must bring in to hit your goal.
• Pick Your FundraiserIdeas that fit your group, your season, and how many volunteers you have.
• Countdown TimelineWork backward from your event date — every task, in order.
• Money-Handling ChecklistSimple controls that protect your volunteers and keep donor trust.
• Donation Receipt BasicsWhat a donation thank-you usually needs — in plain English.
• Raffles & Gaming RulesWhy raffles, 50/50s, and bingo need a check first.
• Charity Scam CheckProtect your donors — and spot fake fundraisers.
• Do We Need to Register?Many states have rules for groups that ask the public for money.
• In-Kind Donation PlannerTrack donated goods, services, and help — kept separate from cash.
• Event Accessibility ChecklistMake sure everyone can come, get in, and enjoy it.
• Weather & Backup PlanDecide the rain plan now — not the morning of.
• Event-Day ChecklistEverything to bring and do on the big day.

Members get even more

Members unlock a deeper set of tools, and a personal file you can save and bring back any time. A few of them:

• My Campaign Setup
• One-Tap Campaign Plan
• Campaign Tracker
• Top Supporter Tracker
• Thank-You Calendar
• Sponsor Impact Report
• Monthly Giving Builder
• Promotion Message Builder
• Auction Manager
• Volunteer Shifts & Backfill
• My Campaign Dashboard
• Closeout Report
• Campaign File — Save / Resume

What you can achieve

• Walk into your next fundraiser with a goal, a timeline and a rain plan already written down
• Keep the cash safe and donors' trust high with simple money-handling controls
• Ask for support with a clear script and thank every supporter within the week
• Know what is allowed in your state before you sell a single ticket
• Save your whole campaign in one file you keep and bring back any time

FundraiserReady helps you plan and organize. It does not give tax, legal, accounting or charity-registration advice.