FAQ


  1. Can I sign up for multiple fundraising pages?
    Yes. You can create and participate in as many sponsorship pages as you want. We encourage you to sign up and spread the word to others.

  2. How do I know my donation is secure?
    Your privacy is one of our main priorities. Thus, all technology and software that we utilize has been highly scrutinized to eliminate any potential risk. Every transaction is processed and encrypted through www.authorize.net to provide further security to your sponsorship opportunities.

  3. What is the best way to get my page out to potential sponsors?
    Step 1. Create an email to be distributed to all of the contacts in your address book. Write a message about your cause, and why you’re raising money. (Sample email below)
    Step 2. Copy and paste your custom link to the email you created.
    Step 3. Send the email out to all of your family, friends, or supporters and tell them to forward it on to their address book for maximum exposure.

    Sample email message to supporters:
    Hello,
    Hope all is well. My son's youth travel team is raising money to play in 3 travel tournaments this summer. We have created an online fundraising page at http://www.SponsorMyGame.com/tampatigers. Once you visit our team page you can see updated photos, keep track of events, and also make a donation. Any way you can help would be greatly appreciated. Please click on the link below and it will take you directly to our fundraising page. Thanks for your support; each dollar raised brings us closer to reaching our goal!!
    Other Suggestions:
    Add your page link to your Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, or other social networking sites where family and friends can click to your page. Also attach your page link to all outgoing post and work emails. Good chance to reach others around the country. Note: Because this fundraising is online, the sky is the limit to whom you can ask for money. Don’t be afraid to email people that aren’t necessarily in your neighborhood or live nearby. With SimpleWayToFundraise.com you can reach anyone.


  4. How often should I update my page?
    Keeping potential supporters updated on your progress and goals is what makes SimpleWayToFundraise.com work. We suggest you update your page as much as possible and send follow up and reminder emails to allow supporters to follow progress and track events.

  5. How and when will we get paid?
    SimpleWayToFundraise.com will pay you bi-monthly using PayPal’s mass payment solution. We will send the money to the email you enter during registration and creation of your page. Your fundraising dollars will be deposited electronically into your PayPal account with safety and security. If you don’t have a PayPal account it’s free and takes just 5 minutes to set up. All transactions are monitored, recorded, and tracked by PayPal.

  6. What is the cost of your fundraising platform?
    It is absolutely free!! We provide you the platform to raise money. Just create your page, share your story, and send out as many emails as you can. Raising money couldn’t be easier.

  7. Where does the other 15% go?
    The other 15% goes to providing you the fundraiser the most secure, successful, and simple platform for raising money. To do this we have dedicated servers to ensure safety and security as well as www.authorize.net which secures every transaction that requires processing fees. Other administration costs include processing fees of credit card transactions, PayPal fees for bi-monthly payouts, hosting of all webpages, bandwidth to operate all the webpages quickly so potential sponsors can check out quickly. We also maintain a professional staff of web developers, designers, and a customer service staff who work diligently to provide the best platform to help you raise money.

  8. Can we keep track of money earned on a daily basis?
    Yes. Your fundraising dollars raised can be tracked by simply clicking the “Money Raised” button once you create your page.

  9. Are donations tax-deductible?
    All donations to a 501c3 are tax deductible.

  10. Where can I give feedback?
    Feedback is always appreciated. It allows us to take your ideas and suggestions and make SimpleWayToFundraise.com that much better. Please click the contact us link at the bottom of the page and let us know your thoughts.