Understanding Fundraising vs Donations

Overview

ITS YOUR RACE offers two ways to collect charitable contributions:

  • One-time donations during registration
  • Full fundraising campaigns with individual/team goals

Donation Collection

Simple Donations

  • Added during registration process
  • Fixed or custom amounts
  • Immediate processing
  • Automatic tax receipts
  • No ongoing campaign needed

Setup Steps

  1. Enable donations in registration settings
  2. Configure suggested amounts:
    • Fixed donation tiers
    • Custom amount option
    • Minimum/maximum limits
  3. Add charity information:
    • Organization details
    • Tax ID number
    • Custom thank you message

Fundraising Campaigns

Features

  • Individual fundraising pages
  • Team fundraising options
  • Progress tracking
  • Donor recognition
  • Social media integration
  • Email campaign tools

Campaign Setup

  1. Enable fundraising features
  2. Set campaign goals:
    • Overall event target
    • Individual participant goals
    • Team fundraising targets
  3. Configure page options:
    • Customizable content
    • Photo galleries
    • Progress thermometers
    • Donor recognition walls

Payment Processing

  • Secure payment gateway
  • Multiple payment methods
  • Automatic tax receipts
  • Transaction reporting
  • Payout scheduling

Best Practices

  • Clear fundraising purpose
  • Compelling campaign story
  • Regular progress updates
  • Donor acknowledgment
  • Social media promotion
  • Email communication plan

Reporting

Access detailed reports for:

  • Total donations collected
  • Individual fundraiser progress
  • Team performance
  • Donor information
  • Payment reconciliation