Everything you need to know about your student's fundraiser.
This fundraiser unites the entire group to engage with hundreds, even thousands, of potential donors. We leverage technology, student networks, and exciting incentives to channel funds directly into the booster club's bank account. Students make personal connections and are motivated by fun individual and team incentives to meet their fundraising goals.
Students seek support from family and friends, both near and far, by using their personal fundraising link and reaching out via phone, text, and email.
The Blitz Process, from a parent's seat:
Each student will fill out their contacts on the contact worksheet, enter those contacts into the fundraising system (BackStage), and then turn in the contact list. The goal is at least 25 contacts.
Start with your inner circle (for calls)
Close friends and family who know your student well — grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, close personal friends. This is who your student will call directly.
Then expand your network (for texts & emails)
Co-workers, casual acquaintances, distant relatives, and former classmates. This is the group to send text messages or emails to.
Following a meal, students will contact individuals from their pre-approved list via call and text to secure pledges. They will receive detailed, step-by-step instructions for contacting their contacts. Upon receiving a commitment, students will text the donor a link to their personal campaign page. Students will be divided into groups for a friendly competition, earning individual and team rewards based on their fundraising impact.
60–90 minutes.
That's great! All types of payments are accepted. Specific directions for where to mail the check will be provided via email after the donation is made.
Donations are tax-deductible when the receiving organization is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit in good standing — most booster clubs are, but check with your organization if you're unsure. Per the IRS, organizations are not required to provide a receipt for gifts of $250 or less; the email receipt may be used as evidence of the donation. For gifts of $250 or more, ask the booster club for a written acknowledgement.
Contact information is used only for this fundraiser — invitations, reminders, and thank-yous for your program's campaign. It is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing. Donors can opt out of messages at any time, and if you'd like contact information removed after the campaign, ask your organizer or email info@rapidfundraising.com.
The most effective way to support your student is to assist them in compiling an extensive contact list. Then, inform those contacts of the exact date and time your student will be reaching out.
After Blitz Night, share your student's campaign on social media to reach even more potential donors.