We started Achieve Our Goals because we were tired of watching our grandkids’ teams sell candy bars for pennies on the dollar. But it didn’t take long to realize that sports teams aren’t the only ones who need a little help.
People come together for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes it’s a championship run. Sometimes it’s a family facing the hardest days of their lives. And sometimes it’s a neighborhood that simply wants to do something good.
Here are some of the ways communities use online fundraising, and why it works so well.
Memorials and final arrangements
Losing someone you love is overwhelming, and the cost of a funeral or memorial often arrives at the worst possible time. Friends and family want to help, but they don’t always know how.
A fundraising page gives them a simple, respectful way to support the family. And through shout-outs, they can share memories, prayers and words of comfort that the family can read and keep.
When the community came together to honor Sylvia, the outpouring of support went beyond the goal, and so did the kind words left for her family.
Medical bills and recovery
An accident, an illness or a long hospital stay can turn a family’s world upside down. Even with insurance, the bills add up quickly, along with lost work, travel and everyday expenses.
A fundraiser lets friends, co-workers and church families help carry the load. It also lets the family share one link instead of answering the same questions over and over during an exhausting time.
Schools, bands and clubs
Marching bands traveling to a parade. Classrooms raising money for supplies or a field trip. Robotics teams, theater groups and debate clubs heading to competition.
These groups often have big goals and small budgets. Online fundraising lets parents, alumni and the whole community pitch in, without another round of cookie dough.
Church and community causes
Mission trips, youth group retreats, community events, a family who lost their home to a fire, or a neighbor who needs a helping hand. When a community wants to rally around someone, a single shareable link makes it easy for everyone to take part.
Life’s big moments
Not every fundraiser comes from hardship. Some celebrate something wonderful: a student’s chance to compete nationally, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, or a milestone worth sharing. Whatever the reason, the people who care about you want to be part of it.
Why it works
No matter the cause, the same things make online fundraising the right fit:
- 100% of what you raise goes to your cause. A small amount (under 5%) is added at checkout and covered by your donors.
- We build your page for you, usually the same day, so you can focus on what matters.
- Supporters give from anywhere, whether they live down the street or across the country.
- Messages of support appear right on your page, a lasting reminder that you’re not alone.
- No minimums and no pressure. You receive everything you raise, whether or not you reach your goal.
Whatever your cause, we’re here to help
Whether you’re raising money for a team, a family, a memorial or a community project, we’d be honored to help you reach your goal.
Tell us about your cause, and we’ll take care of the rest.