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Watch the short presentation below to learn how you can earn cash back year-round while supporting the causes you care about.

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.

Try It Yourself

Change any number and watch your net profit update instantly.

🧮 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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