Fundraising Stories

At Go Raise Dough, we strive to make online community fundraising smart, simple and effective through our online platform and industry expertise. Explore our blog for the latest success stories, innovative best practices, community fundraising insights and more.

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Fundraising vs. Friendraising: Why You Need Both

Every fundraiser starts with a great community. While raising money is essential to susta... Read On
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Counting Down to GivingTuesday 2025

One of the biggest giving days of the year is just a few weeks away, and there’s still ... Read On
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For the Love of Winning: The Psychology Behind A 50/50 Raffle

It’s the end of the period at the Blues hockey game, and the announcer calls your atten... Read On
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3 Ways Go Raise Dough Collects Fundraising Data 

Understanding the numbers behind your raffle fundraiser doesn’t need to be difficult. W... Read On
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A Queen of Hearts Fundraiser Story: St. Agnes 

Go Raise Dough has served countless schools, parishes and teams over the years. In this b... Read On
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Our Top 3 School Fundraising Ideas for the Fall

Online raffles make fundraising easy and accessible for all. However, they might be a fir... Read On
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3 Benefits of a Database-Driven Platform for Fundraising

Being successful at fundraising requires an efficient blend of constant communication and... Read On
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Go Raise Dough: 2024 Year in Review

As we look back on 2024, our team saw immense success, growth and fundraising opportuniti... Read On
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What Impacts Does Community Fundraising Have On Annual Goals? 

In any fundraising situation, there is power in numbers. Rallying the passion and spirit ... Read On
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5 Raffle Prize Ideas to Draw In More Online Raffle Participants

When it comes to an online raffle, your participants join in to support your cause and fo... Read On