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Community backing is a crucial pillar in a charitable organization's structure. When people see that an organization is supported by its community members, it lends credibility and trustworthiness to the cause. Fortunately, community members are willing to lend assistance, especially when they have the proper tools at their disposal for them to do so fluidly. This is where FundScrip comes into play, providing an easy, unique and effective way to rally community support and donations to your cause.

With FundScrip, supporters of a cause purchase gift cards for their favorite retailers, restaurants and online shops through the platform. A percentage of the gift card value is then donated to the campaign they're supporting. In other words, supporters can contribute to a cause they care about by purchasing FundScrip gift cards for everyday expenses like groceries, gas or dining without any extra cost or significant effort. This is why gift card fundraising makes raising money incredibly easy.

FundScrip Fundraisers Foster a Sense of Community

One of FundScrip's key elements is its ability to unify participants’ efforts. With FundScrip, organizations can create campaign pages where supporters can monitor the campaign's progress in real time. This transparency not only builds trust but also allows individuals to see the impact of their contributions. Supporters can easily share the campaign page on social media or via email, extending the fundraiser's reach and encouraging others to participate. This sense of collective action brings community members closer together as they work towards a common goal.

FundScrip offers tools that go beyond traditional fundraising. Donation tracking ensures that contributions are accounted for, and administrators can send supporters visual updates on the progress they've helped achieve. Furthermore, supporters can use the FundScrip Message Centre to contact the fundraiser's administrator. The FundScrip platform's ability to enable transparency and feedback reinforces the sense of community and commitment to the cause.

FundScrip is Great for Online and In-Person Communities

Whether you're building an online or an in-person community, FundScrip is adaptable to both settings, allowing you to harness the benefits of each. Through the FundScrip platform, fundraiser administrators can invite their supporters to in-person meetings to discuss the campaign's progress and how it has helped the cause. These meetings are great opportunities for those who have transitioned to using gift cards for their routine shopping to share their tips and experiences, thus inspiring other community members to follow suit. Furthermore, inviting people who've been positively impacted by the campaign contributions to regularly scheduled meetings gives supporters visceral motivation to continue helping the cause.

The Potential for Ongoing, Passive Fundraising

FundScrip's sustainable model is perfect for garnering continuous support from your community if that is your organization's goal. Once community members have become accustomed to purchasing gift cards for everyday needs, the organization can receive ongoing, passive income for its cause. Fundraising is not just about raising funds; it's about bringing communities together. FundScrip excels in this regard, seamlessly blending convenience, transparency and unity to create a powerful force for charitable organizations.

Ready to strengthen your charitable organization's community support? Discover how to start a FundScrip campaign today and unite your community for a common cause. Join us in making a difference, one gift card at a time.