Frequently asked questions

No. Fundraiser.biz is a free educational portal with fundraising ideas for schools, sports teams, churches, nonprofits, clubs and personal causes. If you want hands-on help, you can reach out directly for a fundraising consultant.

Use the contact option on this site to reach out directly. Your request goes straight to a fundraising consultant who can bring the right platforms and tools to your specific fundraiser — there's no directory to browse or provider to pick.

It depends on where you are. Raffle, gaming and charitable-gambling rules vary significantly by state and sometimes by city or county, and many require a permit or registration before you sell a single ticket. Check your state and local rules before you plan a raffle.

Only if the money goes to a qualified tax-exempt organization, and even then the rules and required paperwork vary. Personal fundraisers (for an individual's medical bills or hardship, for example) are usually not tax-deductible. Confirm with a tax professional before telling donors a gift is deductible.

Crowdfunding is usually one campaign page that anyone can give to directly. Peer-to-peer fundraising asks your supporters to each create their own fundraising page and raise money from their own networks on your behalf, which can multiply your reach.

Many states require charitable solicitation registration before a nonprofit asks for donations from their residents, including online. Requirements and exemptions vary by state, so check before you fundraise beyond your home state.

Donor retention usually comes down to prompt, genuine thank-yous, showing donors the impact of their gift, and staying in touch between asks — not just at fundraising time. Even a simple, timely thank-you note measurably improves whether a donor gives again.