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The best way to raise more funds
Drive accessibility
A free, simple way to raise money — with fast payouts
Easy-to-manage and mobile-optimized fundraising pages
No logins, passwords, or friction for donors
Designed for districts and schools
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Fire up your whole community
Drive excitement
Engaging activity-based fundraisers and team competitions
Built-in social sharing tools, message walls, and leaderboards
Automated messaging campaigns, and 1-click SMS sharing
Hassle-free giving, maximum impact
Drive generosity
Safe, secure, and flexible payment options for donors
Automatic donor receipts sent on your behalf
Dedicated fundraising expert to help at every step
Fundraising Features
Simplify fundraising with Schoolfundr
Customizable fundraiser campaign templates
Launch fundraisers quickly with customizable templates. Tailor messaging, branding, and goals to match your school’s unique voice.
User-friendly donation experience
Make giving fast and frictionless with a streamlined donation process that works beautifully on any device — no app or login needed.
1-click sharing to social media and SMS
Easily share fundraisers across social media, email, and text with one click to boost visibility, engagement, and donations instantly.
Activity-based donations (A-thons)
Design fun and effective A-thons with activity-based pledges that encourage student involvement and help raise more for your school.
Dedicated participant pages
Empower students with individual donation pages they can customize and share, helping boost ownership, outreach, and total funds raised.
Real-time performance tracking
Easily monitor fundraising progress in real time with detailed dashboards, CSV exports, and automated updates that help optimize your campaigns.
Empowering everyone to raise more
Whether you’re a school leader, coach, teacher, or parent, Schoolfundr helps schools
and students raise the funds they need for their growing programs.
Athletics
Fuel your team’s success with hassle-free fundraising that keeps athletes focused and programs thriving.
Performing Arts
Support your performers with creative fundraising that brings your productions and events to life.
Teachers
Easily raise money for classroom needs, field trips, and supplies — so you can focus on teaching.
Schools & Districts
Empower every campus with a streamlined platform for managing and scaling school-wide fundraisers.
Clubs & Organizations
Give students the tools to fund their passions, from robotics to yearbook to student council.
PTOs & PTAs
Boost parent involvement and community support with flexible fundraising for every school initiative.
Benefits of Schoolfundr
Keep your donations where they belong — with you
The average Schoolfundr fundraiser saves $2,000 in fees compared to other fundraising platforms. Keep 100% of the funds you raise, less any standard credit card processing fees. You’ll also get:
Always-free pricing model
Quick and simple donation experience
Customizable donation and pledge amounts
Log and track cash and check donations toward your goal
Schoolfundr+
Manage and track fundraising across multiple schools
Schoolfundr+ is a premium offering for athletic directors and organizational leaders that enables them to optimize and have visibility over the fundraising activities of their entire organization.
Features include:
Real time visibility and reporting
Payout controls to ensure safety and security
Personalized support and white glove service
No cost or fees to enroll
Pricing
Schoolfundr is free forever
No subscription cost. No contract. No hidden fees.
Unlike other fundraising platforms that charge a platform fee on top of asking for donor tips, Schoolfundr doesn’t take a cut from your campaign. If a donor chooses not to tip, you pay nothing extra — period.
FAQ
Explore frequently asked questions about Schoolfundr
What is Schoolfundr, Hometown’s fundraising solution?
Schoolfundr is a free and simple way to raise money. It’s built for teachers, coaches, and parents — so you can spend time on students, not on fundraising. We believe all students should have the resources they need to reach their full potential. We make it easy for friends and family to easily support teams, clubs, groups and programs.
How does it work?
With Schoolfundr, we enable you to raise more funds with less work. It's simple:
- Create your page: Create your campaign in a personalized way, no superhuman skills are required. Tell your story and start raising money in no time, without hassle.
- Get the word out: Easily share your campaign with friends and family on social media to grow your funding.
- Exceed your goal: Raise your money safely and securely without any paltform fees. Receive your money when your campaign ends.
Who is Schoolfundr for? What can I raise money for?
This solution is ideal for activity directors, coaches, and teachers who need to raise money without sacrificing a large percent of the funds raised to fees. Fundraising for band and choir competitions, theatre productions, and team equipment, meals, and trips are the most popular, but there are no restrictions — raise money for what your community needs most!
Is it really free to use?
Yes! Schoolfundr is 100% free, with no contracts, no subscription plan, and no surprise fees — thanks to the generosity of optional tips from your donors.
The only fees deducted from the funds you raise are to cover the payment processing fees of our payment processor Stripe (2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction). These fees allow your donations to be securely processed, and your funds to be securely deposited into your account at the end of your fundraiser.
How quickly can I access my funds?
We will hold your funds safely until your fundraiser has ended and you are ready to withdraw it. You can transfer your funds directly to your bank account or a debit card via Stripe, or we can mail you a physical check.
How do you keep fundraised money safe?
The Schoolfundr platform features the very best in secure payment encryption technology. Your donors’ online payments are safe, and your money is stored securely until your fundraiser is over and you are ready to request a withdrawal via electronic bank transfer or check. Read more about our data safety and security features.
Do I need to sign up or create an account to donate?
No. When you share the fundraising link with your community they’re able to donate directly in just a few clicks, with no need to sign up or log in.
Can I add participants to my campaign?
Yes! We've made it easy to add your students or participants to your fundraisers and give them each a dedicated fundraiser page. It is easy to invite them to join via email, link, or manually. It’s easy for your students to join our fundraisers- right from their phone- and start adding potential donors
Do I get dedicated support or do I have to pay extra?
No. All of our campaigns come with a dedicated fundraising expert to help you maximize the amount of money you are able to raise, and it's all included at no extra charge.
How can I get additional help?
Still have questions? We are here to help every step of the way. Check out our Blog or get in touch with our support team.
Can I track cash/check payments?
Yes, you can add an offline donation (cash or check) to your fundraiser and we will include it in your fundraiser's progress towards reaching your goal.
What fees are my donors charged at checkout?
None! That is the beauty of Schoolfundr. Not only are there no fees for participating schools and organizations, there are no fees for the donor. All we ask is for an optional tip from each donor to help keep Schoolfundr free to use.
How do I get started?
Setting up a fundraiser is easy. Schedule a demo with a Hometown expert to get started today!
Transform your fundraisers with Schoolfundr!
Hometown’s fundraising solution allows your students and school programs to raise more money than ever before — no platform fees, ever!
