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What does it take to “stand out” on Amplify Austin Day? |
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One of the top questions we hear is how to “stand out” from the crowd on Amplify Austin Day. With over 700 nonprofits participating, how can you ensure that people see your profile?
The answer is found in your own community of people who already know and love you!
To stand out on Amplify Austin Day, you need to enlist as many people as possible to help you spread the word about your goal for this event. These people can serve as official “Fundraising Champions” for your campaign, or they can simply share your AmplifyATX.org profile along with a personalized message. The magic of Amplify Austin Day is found through the mobilization of community supporters.
Why is this so powerful? Because people give when people they already know and trust ask them. You reach new audiences when your current audience shares your message.
So, ask your board members, staff members, volunteers, program participants, and current donors to help you spread the word by either signing up as a Fundraising Champion or by sharing the link to your AmplifyATX.org profile with their friends and family. It’s simple but very impactful!
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What to say when your donor asks about the fees |
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Amplify Austin Day, like any fundraising event, has costs associated with the production, and a portion of the fees collected during each transaction are dedicated to the operating expenses for the event.
Donors can opt to cover these fees when making payment. Typically, about 85% of Amplify Austin Day donors choose to do so. The full amount will be included in their tax receipt. If they do not cover the fees, that amount will be deducted from the donation payout.
Here is some language you can use if donors want to know why there are fees.
All donations made on AmplifyATX.org have a transaction fee applied at checkout. The charge includes standard credit card fees, a platform technology fee, and a percentage dedicated to Amplify Austin Day operating expenses.
Amplify Austin Day is organized by the local nonprofit, I Live Here I Give Here. Their team of seven works year-round on producing Amplify Austin Day and other programs for our Central Texas nonprofit community. When you generously accept the fees, 100% of your donation will be gifted to our organization. You are also ensuring I Live Here I Give Here can continue to host Amplify Austin Day and other programs in support of nonprofits like ours each year. |
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A Few Frequently Asked Questions |
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Why are my changes not showing up on my AmplifyATX.org profile?
Make sure you are editing the correct profile! Your Giving Day profile that is currently visible on AmplifyATX.org is found under the “Giving Day” section on GiveGab. It is not the profile accessible under the menu option “Amplify Austin Day.” Once you’ve made changes, you must hit save and then wait a couple of minutes before refreshing your profile.
How can I add an offline donation to my profile?
The short answer - you cannot. Any offline donations you want counted towards your total need to be submitted through our offline donation process by 1 pm on March 3.
When will I receive funds raised?
Funds raised online at AmplifyATX.org will be deposited directly to your nonprofit's bank account within 5 business days. All offline donations, Amplify Fund prizes, and match incentives will be distributed to your organization in late April or early May.
More questions?
Please refer to our Nonprofit FAQ. You can also contact CustomerSuccess@GiveGab.com or Charli@ilivehereigivehere.org for help.
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