The general public is now becoming aware of the amount of money that is taken out of each contribution given to the charity of their choice. In an article in the San Francisco Chronicle, the California attorney general, Jerry Brown, reported that professional fundraising firms on average are keeping more than half of the charitable donations they collect. Less than 44% of the money was given to the non-profit, the rest the firm kept for fees and expenses.
California is not the only state finding out the huge gap between contributions collected and how little goes to the charity. In a Nashua Telegraph article, it was reported that more than two-thirds of the money raised from Vermonters by paid charitable fundraisers went to the fundraising companies, with just a third going to the charities. Live in Vermont? Click here to find out which non-profits in your state use paid fundraisers.
JenSea Solutions feels strongly that the lion’s share of the contribution should go to the charity it was meant to help. That’s why we instituted the gift 2 go™ program, a simple straightforward fundraising solution, where non-profits only pay for the products that are used to thank loyal volunteers and reward donors. Our supporting tools such as marketing and promotion of the fundraising event, training of your volunteers, and complimentary staff support are FREE!
This means that for a $100 donation given to your organization, you will receive no less then 75% of the contribution. There are NO up front or out-of-pocket costs associated with our gift 2 go™ program. Payment of the gifts used to thank volunteers and donors are taken out of the proceeds at the conclusion of the fundraising event. By eliminating the service fees and expenses charged by professional fundraising firms, your organization will increase its overall fundraising efficiency.
Need some more reasons to use JenSea Solutions for your next fundraising event?
- We provide your organization with the largest profit margin when using a fundraising program.
- Between our travel incentives, customized jewelry, and green product line, we create excitement with our unique gifts.
- Complimentary assembly of gift boxes; decreasing time spent at conclusion of fundraising drive.
- We become an extension of your staff that you don’t have to pay a salary to!
Jenny Winchell is Co-Founder and CEO for JenSea Solutions, a strategic fundraising firm. She can be reached at Jenny@JenSeaSolutions.com and for more information visit www.JenSeaSolutions.com
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