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What type of fundraising tools do you offer?
What type of fundraising tools do you offer?
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Written by Whit Hunter
Updated over a week ago

BetterWorld offers a variety of easy-to-use, beautifully designed fundraising tools. Below you will find information on each tool and resources including examples, guides, and video tutorials to help you get started! If you have any questions on how to best use our tools let us know! You can reach out using the chat bubble in the bottom left corner of the page. Here is a video from one of our co-founders Whit Hunter giving you an overview of all that BetterWorld has to offer.

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Auctions (Online & Live Bidding)

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Giveaways

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Ticketed Events

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Standard Donations

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Impact-Giving

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Crowdfunding

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Peer-to-Peer

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Paddle Raise

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Donation Forms


1) Auctions -

Here is an overview of the online silent auction and our live auction tool.

Online Bidding: BetterWorld's Silent Auction tool can be used online and in person! Our site will help you collect items to auction off (we even have some Instant Items built in for you to use) and seamlessly run the auction from start to finish. You can see an example on our Demo site here. We also have step-by-step video tutorials to show you how easy it is to start and manage your auction, check them out here! Lastly, click here to check out a guide on how to end the auction.

Live Bidding: BetterWorld's live auction tool makes hosting an in-person live auction super easy! You can create your auction quickly and easily with our guided set-up. Live bidding allows you to enter winning bids and bidders for each item at the end of your auction! Check out this helpful guide that shows you how to end your live auction.


2) Giveaways - Our Giveaway tool can help you run a raffle, sweepstakes, or contests. Here is an overview video of the tool. You can choose between three entry options, free, sliding scale, and fixed ticket prices for donors to donate for a chance to win! You can view examples of each Giveaway type here (free), here (sliding scale), and here (fixed ticket). Giveaways are quick and easy to set up and manage. We take all the work out of selecting a winner! All you need to do is click a button to randomly pick a winner. Click here for a comprehensive guide on creating and managing your Giveaway. We also have step-by-step video tutorials to guide you through each step, check them out here!


3) Ticketed Events - BetterWorld's Ticketed Event tool is a great way to sell tickets and manage all types of events! Here is an overview video that shows you all of the great features this tool has to offer. Check out an example here on our Demo site. The ticketing page includes all the information purchase needs and we make it easy for your event attendees to make purchases. From your dashboard, you can easily manage table assignments, offer discount codes, manage check-in, and more. We have step-by-step video tutorials to show you how easy it is to start and manage your Ticketed Event, check them out here!


4) Standard Donations - Our Standard Donation campaign couldn't be easier! Check out an example here. You actually have one set up and ready to use as soon as you create an account. You can find and edit your "Make a Donation" page in the Donation section of your dashboard. Standard Donation pages are made to be a quick and easy way for donors to support your organization. We have step-by-step video tutorials to guide you through each step, check them out here!


5) Impact-Giving - BetterWorld's Impact-Giving tool is super versatile! It is a great way to run a fund-a-need-style campaign and help your donors visualize the impact of their donation. Impact-Giving can also be used as a shop and a way to sell sponsorships and memberships! Check out an example here! Want to add items for a fixed price to an auction campaign? No problem! You can import an Impact-Giving campaign into your auction, learn more here. Setting up a new Impact-Giving campaign is quick and easy! Click here to check out tutorial videos on how to set up and manage the campaign.


6) Crowdfunding - Our Crowdfunding tool is a great way to collect donations and engage your donors! Set a goal, set up perks, and watch the donations roll in. Here is an overview video that shows all the great features BetterWorld's Crowdfunding tool has to offer. Click here to see an example. We have step-by-step video tutorials to show you how easy it is to start and manage your campaign, check them out here!


7) Peer-to-Peer - BetterWorld's Peer-to-Peer tool is an amazing tool that allows your participants to raise money on your behalf! Check out an example here. Participants can be anyone who wants to raise funds, students, parents, members, or volunteers. Participants will have their own fundraising page with their own message, photo, and fundraising goal that links back to your main page. You can even spark friendly competition by putting participants on fundraising teams. We have step-by-step video tutorials to show you how easy it is to start and manage your campaign, check them out here!


8) Paddle Raise - Our Paddle Raise tool makes accepting pledges easy and automated! Donors can pledge right from their phones and invoices will be sent immediately via email. Check out an example of what your donor will see on their phone here. Donors will use their device to pledge and pledge amounts will update automatically on their screen! We also provide you with a display view so your donors can be recognized at your event and work towards a common goal. We also have step-by-step video tutorials to show you how easy it is to start and manage your campaign, check them out here!


9) Donation Forms - Make evergreen giving easy and elegant with BetterWorlds embeddable, pop-up, and linked donation forms. These forms are added directly to your website so donors don't have to leave your site to donate. You can customize the look and feel of your form. Make your fundraising all-in-one by managing all of your donations and fundraisers from the BetterWorld dashboard. Here is a helpful video on donation management.

Check out these examples:

Embedded - Add the form directly into a webpage. BetterWorld provides easy-to-follow instructions to make embedding quick and easy.

Pop-up - Scroll down and click "Sponsor Adoption Fee" or "Sponsor Training Scholarship" to see the beautiful pop-up design.

Linked - You can use linked as a button on your website or just send the link out via email, text, etc.

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