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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4 Steps for a Grand Slam Softball Fundraiser 

For many families, spring marks the start of softball. Ringing bats, cheering crowds and ... Read On
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The Perks of Pairing a Queen of Hearts Raffle with a Mega Raffle

Fundraising teams strive for consistent participation, engagement and revenue. They turn ... Read On
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7 Do’s and Don’ts for an Online Raffle Fundraiser

Raffles can be an exciting way to give back to your community — but they come with uniq... Read On
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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