Lack of funds is often the most significant barrier students face when it comes to travel, meaning that a strong fundraising approach is of the utmost importance to make a memorable trip a reality. If you’re curious about some of the platforms out there that can help you accomplish your fundraising goals, keep reading.
Designed and built for high school coaches, educators, administrators, boosters and athletic directors, Snap! Raise is a popular platform that has helped over 150,000 groups collectively raise more than $1 billion.
Start by building your own custom digital fundraising campaign—complete with a branded campaign page—usually within 10 minutes. From there, participants then join the campaign, upload contact information for supporters, and use the platform to send personalized donation requests via email, text, and social media that are optimized to drive engagement. Throughout the typical 28-day fundraising period, leaders and participants can monitor progress in real time via dashboards, including tracking donations, outreach activity, top performer recognition, and a fan “Cheer Wall” feature.
At campaign’s end, funds are disbursed securely—by check or direct deposit—after the payment processor collects donations. As an additional option, you can even continue raising year-round through the platform’s spirit-wear store.
With a goal of turning your fundraising frowns upside down, Simple Raise seeks to make fundraising less time consuming and complicated for educators.
Simple Raise takes the stress out of fundraising by giving schools and programs a simple, fee-free way to rally support. Instead of juggling order forms, collecting cash, or managing complicated platforms, educators can launch a branded campaign in minutes—whether it’s a straight donation drive, spirit wear store, or ticket sales for an upcoming event. Students and families can easily share the campaign with their networks, while supporters enjoy a seamless online giving experience.
Behind the scenes, you’ll have real-time visibility into progress, participation, and payouts, with funds deposited directly into your account in just a few days. The result? A fundraiser that feels less like a burden and more like a boost—freeing you to spend your energy where it matters most: your students.
Fundly turns fundraising into storytelling that spreads like wildfire. Educators can start by creating a custom campaign page—complete with photos, videos, and narrative updates—that emotionally connects with potential donors right from the first click. As gifts come in, Fundly’s deep Facebook OpenGraph integration ensures every donation gets shared automatically by your trip supporters, extending your reach beyond your immediate network. Everything is easily managed via a mobile-friendly dashboard, where you can also thank donors, post updates, and track progress wherever you are.
Donations are securely processed by Stripe and typically appear in your bank account within 2-7 business days, depending on your payout settings.
Of course, before moving forward with any fundraising platform, ensure you’re aware of any fees or percentages (if any) that may be deducted from the total amount raised so there are no surprises down the line.
Now, get to fundraising!
TOP EDUCATOR FUNDRAISING TIPS & IDEAS
- Run a digital fundraiser by selling e-coupons or discount cards for local shops.
- Host a student-run trivia night! Charge a small entry fee and offer donated prizes.
- Leverage social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.
- Share emails or flyers with your local community to broaden your potential donor reach.
- Host a raffle of donated items or a bake sale.
Courtesy of ETI.
