Why Perpetual Fundraiser Outperforms Traditional Fundraising

See the exact math, the scaling margins, and how we stack up against cookie dough, discount cards, and fun runs.

1. The Math: Flat-Fee Margin Advantage

Traditional product sales take a percentage of every dollar raised — and cost more as sales climb. Our platform charges a flat $9 activation fee per donation, no matter the size. Every dollar donated over $35 goes 100% straight to your group.

Donation Tier	Gross Amount	Platform Fee	Your Net Profit	Your Net Margin
$35 (Baseline)	$35.00	$9.00	$26.00	74.3%
$50	$50.00	$9.00	$41.00	82.0%
$100	$100.00	$9.00	$91.00	91.0%
$250	$250.00	$9.00	$241.00	96.4%

2. Example: A 20-Member Squad or Class

Picture a typical small group — a 20-member cheer squad or a 20-student robotics team.

20

Members

20

Donations each

400

Total donations

$35

Avg donation

Gross funds raised (400 × $35)$14,000.00

Platform fees (400 × $9)−$3,600.00

Your Net Profit$10,400

💡 Every student only needs to find 20 people to donate $35 — and your program walks away with $10,400 in clean, net cash, with zero physical products to manage.

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🧪 Interactive Fundraiser Profit Calculator

Adjust the inputs below to calculate your group's estimated net payout:

Number of Students / Members:

Target Donations per Student:

Average Donation Amount ($): Minimum recommended: $35

Total Donations Collected:400

Gross Revenue Raised:$14,000.00

Flat Platform Fees ($9 / donation):-$3,600.00

Estimated Net Profit to Your Group:$10,400.00

Your Group's Net Margin:74.3%

3. Side-by-Side: How We Stack Up

Feature / Metric	Perpetual Fundraiser	Cookie Dough / Pizza	Discount Coupon Cards	Fun Runs / Walk-a-Thons
Average Margin	74.3% to 96%+	40% – 50%	50%	50% – 60% (after platform fees)
Net Profit on $35	$26.00	~$14.00 – $17.50	~$17.50	~$17.50 – $21.00
Logistics	100% Digital	Heavy boxes, freezer storage, thawing risks, delivery chaos	Physical card inventory, tracking cash/checks	Weeks of daily assemblies, physical event coordination
Donor Value	370+ national brands (cash back year-round)	One tub of dough / one frozen pizza	10–15 local fast-food joints	T-shirt or sticker
Donor Reach	Nationwide (friends & family anywhere in the US)	Local pick-up only	Local zip code only	Local area

4. Why Your Donors Will Love It

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No Overpriced Junk

Donors aren't buying $25 candles or $20 popcorn tins out of obligation.

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Instant Value

Digital access to ~5% cash back at 370+ top national brands — Home Depot, Lowe's, Nike, Starbucks, Delta, and dining.

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Donors Make Money Back

Most donors earn far more than their $35 back in real cash rewards over the year — so they're happy to give again next year.

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