Easy and Simple way To Fundraise

No Cost Donations offers an easy and simple way to fundraise for your non profit registered organization. Use it 24/7, 365 days a year at no cost to you!

As An Example – Fundraise With Guided tours

This is just one way you can use this to fundraise. For example if your group going on a trip, and looking to take tours while you are away, you could offer guided and self guided tours worldwide. Over 300,000 tours to choose from, no matter where in the world you travel to. You can use this to raise money for your organization. As of now we have two sites you could be earning donations from. NoCostDonations.com and ChoiceCanadianTours.ca

• First register your organization with us below
• Receive your unique tracking link, looks like (https://nocostdonations.com/supports/your-organization-name/), this link will contain your unique tracking link.
• Give this link to your members where they can book tours, purchase business to business services, and retail products and services.
• Once the purchase is made, and there are no refunds, we receive a commission.
• We donate 50% of that commission to your organization. (We hope to increase that in the future)
• Consumers deal directly with the retailer, no matter which retailer they choose
• They get the same deals, sales, etc. as anyone else.
• We do not take any personal or credit information. The only personal information we would have would be if someone opts into our mailing list.
• Tell as many people as you want, the more sales, the more in donations you make.
• Our two donations sites NoCostDonations.com and ChoiceCanadianTours.ca are connected. If a consumer lands on one site and chooses an organization to support and then decides to go to the other site, the tracking code will follow so that organization will still get credit.
• Please note we do not accept any use of spam in the promotion of this service. Abuse of this will result in closer of the account and no donations will be paid.

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Your organization can use it as many times as you wish, and it’s free! Register below to get your tracking code.

Raising funds for non profit organizations has never been more essential. Whether your organization supports families in need, operating a homeless shelter, running a youth program, or providing community services, sustainable funding helps to be able to make a difference. Depending on membership, volunteer base, etc., non-profit organizations have more options than ever.

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1. Use Our Free Fundraising option

All you have to do it register to use our free service

• Receive your unique tracking link, looks like (https://nocostdonations.com/supports/your-organization-name/), this link will contain your unique tracking link.
• Give this link to your members to book tours
• Once the tour is taken and paid for, we receive a commission
• We donate 50% of that commission to your organization
• You deal directly with the retailer, no matter which retailer you choose
• You get the same deals, sales, etc. as anyone else
• All you do is book the tour, that’s it, just like you normally would
• Tell as many people as you want, the more sales, the more in donations you make.

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2. Person to Person Fundraising

People can create their own mini-fundraising pages and share them with friends and family. Word of mouth is powerful because it comes from someone you know and trust. This type of fundraising is really good for:

• Walk-a-thons
• Run/bike challenges
• Birthday or holiday fundraisers
• Memorial fundraisers

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3. Use Social media

Create a community friendly social media challenge. This works great if someone is part of a large social group and can raise awareness for a group by providing an online fundraising challenge through hashtags, short videos, and shareable posts. Ideas include:

• A “$5 Friday” challenge
• A themed photo challenge
• A 7-day giving challenge
• Matching-gift challenges sponsored by local businesses

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4. Community Events

Just about every community has organizations that offer community fundraising events including:

• Charity dinners
• Pancake breakfasts
• Trivia nights
• Silent auctions
• Craft fairs
• Art shows
• Car washes
• Community BBQs

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5. Online Auctions or Raffles

Organizations use this method to sell tickets or gather donations for their cause through their website or social media pages. There are many payment options for organizations including PayPal, eTransfers etc. Ideas include:

• Gift baskets
• Restaurant gift cards
• Local experiences
• Handmade items
• Merchandise donated by businesses

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6. Corporate Sponsorships

Businesses like to partner with non profit organizations to raise money. You will want to have a person on your fundraising committee that is good at talking to business to show them the impact they can have on the community. Opportunities include:

• Event sponsorships
• Logo placement on promotional materials
• Naming rights for rooms, events, or programs
• Employee volunteer programs
• Matching gift programs

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7. Merch Sales

This may be an outlay of cash but you could sell branded merchandise to raise money. This can also boost awareness of your organization. Popular items include:

• T-shirts and hoodies
• Mugs
• Stickers
• Water bottles
• Tote bags

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8. Popular Crowdfunding Campaigns

Crowdfunding is a very popular way that lets you raise money for a specific program or urgent need. To do this tell a compelling story, use strong visuals, and update donors regularly to keep momentum going. These can used to raise money for:

• Emergency repairs
• New equipment
• Seasonal drives
• Major expansions
• Help for a specific family or community member (if appropriate)

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9. Specific Donation Drives

Specific donation drives work well for organizations supporting such things as shelters, families in need, or community centers. People and organizations that help with this are schools, churches, and local businesses for greater reach. You can use this to raise money or items for:

• Food drives
• Winter clothing drives
• School supply drives
• Toy drives
• Hygiene kit drives

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10. Educational Workshops or Classes

Another popular method is to offer paid workshops or classes taught by staff, volunteers, or local experts. Many people like these and love learning new skills, and the bonus is that proceeds go back into your programs. These could include:

• Art or music classes
• Cooking lessons
• Fitness or yoga sessions
• Financial literacy workshops
• DIY/home repair sessions

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11. Planned Giving

Some supporters would love to leave a lasting impact by including your organization in their:

• Wills
• Trusts
• Life insurance policies
• Endowments

Your website should include a simple section explaining how planned giving works.

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12. Join Forces With Local Media

Local radio stations, newspapers, and community TV often support local fundraising which boosts visibility and encourages more donations.by:

• Sharing stories
• Promoting events
• Hosting charity days

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Summing Up

Fundraising today is more of a challenge than it has ever been. But doesn’t have to be complicated. What matters most is the passion for what you are doing. Be consist and creative, and endeavour to communicate your goals and objectives. Depending on where you live traditional fundraising methods may work best. You can combine the traditional methods with modern digital strategies. The goal is for non-profit organizations to build long-term support, attract new donors, and expand their impact within the community.