DoAFundraiser guide

Church Fundraising

An overview for church and faith-community organizers planning a printed discount-card fundraiser with local businesses and clear supporter communication.

Start with a clear purpose

A church or faith-community group can use a printed local-offer card to organize a community fundraiser. Identify the group responsible for the campaign, the purpose it has chosen, and the volunteers who will coordinate business outreach and card distribution.

Work with participating businesses

Invite local businesses to contribute offers and review each submission with the business before approval. The organization should keep restrictions readable, confirm that offer details are current, and include only businesses that have agreed to participate.

Share details with supporters

Explain the card price, how cards will be distributed, and how the organization plans to use proceeds. Keep participation voluntary and communicate the offer terms so cardholders know what to expect at each business.

Use the platform for the card workflow

DoAFundraiser supports campaign setup, advertiser submissions, review, and printed-card production. The organization remains responsible for its campaign decisions and supporter communications. The platform does not promise a specific fundraising outcome.