How is this different/better than other pick-a-date calendar fundraisers I have seen?
- The major difference is that our pick-a-date calendar is ALL digital. Once members have uploaded their calendar to social media, it can be shared by others; reaching thousands more people.
- No keeping track of who donated to constantly update/mark-off dates taken. Once the date is purchased, the donor's name populates the square (s) and it is no longer available for donations.
- No keeping up with thousands of "paper" calendars.
- No worrying about keeping up with multiple forms of payments.
- Super easy for bookkeepers. They do not have to keep up with the massive deposit slip issues or receipts.
How is the money collected? Do members have to collect the money?
NO. Once the date is taken, it goes directly to a general account. Members never have to reach out to collect the money, pledge, or donation. Once the fundraiser is completed, a check is cut to the organization with a breakdown of how much each member raised and grand total.
Zelle and Venmo options if profit is less than $3,500
Organizations never have to worry about collecting the donations.
Organizations also do not have to set up any credit card merchant account.
Do I have to collect any contacts? (phone numbers , emails, etc,)
NO. That is another feature that makes the pick-a-date calendar so simple. Members do not have to make any awkward calls or share any contacts. They simply paste their unique URL to social media. They can email or text out the links to family and friends, but WE do not ask members to share any personal information with our company.
How much work is required from the leader of the organization?
VERY little.
All we need is a logo to use for the design and an excel spreadsheet with first and last names. We do not need any emails, phone numbers, addresses, etc. That is it!
A spreadsheet will be generated with members' name and unique URL for their very own pick-a-date calendar for them to copy and paste to social media.
We even create instructions that you simply copy/paste. You do not have to create an informative email explaining it. We take care of everything!
How long does the fundraiser last?
It is up to each organization, but we recommend no more than 3-4 weeks.
Is there an incentive for donors to purchase multiple dates?
YES. Paramount Fundraising can add a drawing for a monetary amount. Each date/square purchased on the calendar enters the donor into the drawing.
What does it cost to start?
* ZERO upfront costs
* No minimums or maximums (Members can fill up multiple calendars)
* Donors are not asked to pay credit card fees or "tip"
* Organizations do not pay the credit card fees
Are members required to fill their calendars to receive proceeds?
NO. While the goal is to fill the calendar, organizations are not required to fill the calendar to receive proceeds.