Fundraising without the hassle
Less Hassle. More Funds.
More support for your mission. A lot less work for your people.
People want to help, but they do not always want another box of cookies, candy, or a fundraiser item they have to remember to pick up later.
Joe’s Fundraising gives organizations a simpler way to raise money without managing inventory, sorting orders, collecting customer payments, or organizing delivery and pickup.
Fundraising should help — not create another job
The fundraiser ends. The hassle doesn’t always.
Traditional fundraisers often start with the best intentions. Friends, family members, coworkers, and neighbors want to help, so they buy something — even when they do not really want another box of cookies, candy, or whatever happens to be on the order form.
Then the products arrive. Someone has to sort the orders, contact buyers, arrange pickup times, make deliveries, and sometimes track down people who simply say, “Give it to someone else.”
Raising money for your organization should not create that much extra work.
People want to support what matters
Give People a Choice
You are not asking people to buy one specific fundraiser item just to help. Supporters can choose from available products online and have their orders shipped directly to them.
More choices
Supporters can choose what makes sense for them instead of being limited to one traditional fundraiser product.
Direct ordering
Customers place and pay for their own orders online. Your organization does not collect customer payments.
Direct shipping
Your organization does not store, sort, deliver, or coordinate pickup of customer orders.
Your organization receives its own fundraising link, and participants can receive personalized links to share with family, friends, coworkers, and others. Participants may take part individually or as teams.
No Pickup Day Required
Customers place their own orders online and receive them directly. Your volunteers do not have to organize products, arrange pickup times, or make deliveries.
That means less work for everyone.
Ongoing Support
Your organization receives 20% of referred customers’ initial orders and 10% of future reorders for as long as those customers continue ordering.
You can promote continuously, seasonally, annually, or whenever additional funding is needed. Between active campaigns, existing customer reorders can continue providing support.
Fundraising that fits your organization
Less hassle can mean more time for the work your organization was created to do.
Churches
Ministries, missions, youth programs, outreach, community assistance, and building needs.
Schools
Classrooms, student activities, clubs, athletics, educational programs, and supplies.
Fire Departments
Equipment, training, public education, volunteer department needs, and community programs.
Lodges & Civic Groups
Scholarships, charitable projects, community assistance, lodge programs, and local service projects.
A real person to help
Hi, I’m Joe.
I’m Joe Jepsen, a Local Fundraising Coordinator in Sevierville, Tennessee. I created JoesFundraising.com to give organizations a straightforward place to learn about the program and a real person to contact when questions come up.
I can help you understand how the fundraiser works, decide how it fits your organization, get started, and answer questions along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it cost anything to join?
No. Organizations and participants join for free. There are no participation fees, required inventory purchases, or program renewals.
Do we handle inventory?
No. Your organization does not purchase, store, sort, deliver, or manage customer inventory.
Do participants have to purchase products?
No. Participants are not required to purchase products.
Who receives the fundraising proceeds?
The organization receives the fundraising proceeds. Individual participants do not receive the fundraising money.
Can we promote the fundraiser year-round?
Yes. Your organization may promote continuously, seasonally, annually, or whenever additional funding is needed.
Can we use Joe’s Fundraising alongside another fundraiser?
Absolutely. You don’t have to replace a fundraiser you already have planned. Joe’s Fundraising can run alongside bake sales, car washes, dinners, product sales, events, and other fundraising activities.
For example, you can display a QR code at your event, hand out flyers, or invite people who are already supporting your group to also visit your online fundraiser. It gives people another easy way to help, including those who may want to support your organization but don’t necessarily want to buy the product you’re selling.
Your existing fundraiser keeps doing its job, while Joe’s Fundraising gives you another way to reach supporters and raise more.
What if we are not ready to start yet?
You can download our free Fundraising Without the Hassle PDF guide for practical ideas to make fundraising simpler before you decide what comes next.
Ready for a fundraiser with less hassle?
Watch the explainer video to learn more about the program and see how your organization can get started for free.