In this episode of "Elevate Your Event," we chat with Connor Thinnes from Schoolfunder about making school fundraising a breeze. Schoolfundr is a game-changing online platform designed to help schools and their groups raise more money and keep more of what they raise. They do this with a unique optional tip model that lets schools keep a whopping 97% of the funds. How cool is that?

We also dive into how the platform makes it super easy for donors by accepting both online and offline donations. Plus, Connor introduces us to Schoolfundr Plus, a fantastic suite of tools for athletic directors and administrators to stay on top of their fundraising game. Don't miss out on this episode to learn how Schoolfundr is shaking up the world of school fundraising!

Takeaways

• Schoolfundr is an online fundraising platform that helps schools and their groups raise more money and keep more of the funds they raise.
• They have a unique economic model that allows schools to keep 97% of the funds they raise by using an optional tip model instead of taking platform fees.
• The platform allows for both online and offline donations, making it convenient for donors.
• They offer School Fundr Plus, a suite of tools for athletic directors and administrators to oversee fundraising efforts.
• Activity-based fundraisers, such as lift-a-thons and servathons, are becoming more popular and can be combined with peer-to-peer fundraising to engage participants and donors.
• Competition can be a fun and effective way to motivate participants and increase fundraising results.
• Data security is a top priority for Schoolfundr, and they do not sell or market anyone's data.

Main Topics

• 02:19 The Unique Economic Model of Schoolfundr
• 09:18 Donor Experience and Payment Options
• 13:23 Comparing Different Fundraising Models
• 23:42 Activity-Based Fundraisers and Tracking Donations
• 27:44 Telling a Compelling Story for Fundraising Success
• 33:29 School Fundr Plus: Tools for Oversight and Data Management
• 36:53 Pricing Model and Data Security
  
  

Episode Links:

https://www.schoolfundr.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-thinnes/

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