What is a fundraising page?
A fundraising page is a special webpage with a URL that you can use to support a charity; an online collection tin.
Ask your team or colleagues to sponsor you by simply sharing the link to your fundraising page.
Anyone who makes a donation to your fundraising page can also leave a message of support.
You can support or start a fundraiser for any charity on yes4good who are registered to receive donations.
What can I fundraise for?
The fundraising pages allow you to get support from your team or colleagues for specific charities or events . The charity must be registered on yes4Good and then you can set-up a fundraiser and ask your colleagues to sponsor you with a pre-tax donation.
You could also participate and fundraise for events like the Melbourne Marathon, Movember or the Sun Herald City2Surf. Please contact community@optus.com.au to set up an event page.
What is a fundraising event?
A fundraising event enables you to collectively fundraise towards a team total (ie set up a Fundraising event) if you require multiple fundraising pages which will all contribute towards the Fundraising Event tally.
You can set up a Fundraising Event for any charity(s) on yes4good who are registered to receive donations.
What can I fundraise for?
Fundraising pages allow you to raise funds for a charity via support from your colleagues and family and friends. For example, you could participate and fundraise for events like the Melbourne Marathon, Movember or the Sun Herald City2Surf or you may choose to set a personal challenge unrelated to a specific charity event.
How do I set up a fundraiser?
To set up a fundraiser, follow these simple steps:
Click on Fundraise from the top left menu
Click on “Create Fundraising Page/ Event”
Then choose if you would like to set up either a Fundraising Page or a Fundraising Event. You also have the option to join an existing team or event.
To create your own Fundraising Page :
- Click on Create Fundraising Page
- Select who you are fundraising for and click continue
- Select your target amount and click continue
- Click slide bar if you would like to show a countdown clock. If you opt for a countdown clock, enter the start and end details of the clock
- Enter the end date of the fundraiser (ensure this date is after the countdown clock end date then click continue
- Enter the details of your fundraiser, including the title page, why you are fundraising and upload an image
- Go Live
- Share : view your page and invite members (adding a personalised message or utlise the default) via email
To create your own Fundraising Event :
- Click on Create a Fundraising Event
- Select who you are fundraising for and click continue
- Select your target amount and click continue
- Click slide bar if you would like to show a countdown clock. If you opt for a countdown clock, enter the start and end details of the clock
- Enter the end date of the fundraiser (ensure this date is after the countdown clock end date then click continue
- Enter the details of your fundraiser event, including the title page, why you are fundraising and upload an image
- Go Live
- Share : view your event and invite members (adding a personalised message or utlise the default) via email
How do I join an existing Fundraising Event?
- Click on Create/Join a Fundraising Page or Event
- Choose Join
- Pick Charity
- Pick Target
- Pick Reason and Image
- Launch
How do I donate to a fundraiser?
- Select ‘fundraise’ from in the top left hand navigation
- Use the filters on the left menu panel to select your ‘key charity partners’ and/or ‘date range’
- Select the fundraising page and click ‘donate’
- Enter the amount you would like to donate
- Select payment type
Payroll Giving
Your donation pledge will now be set up in your Donation basket awaiting the date of your next pay-cycle.
- Select if you want to remain anonymous
- Add a message
- Click “Confirm Add to Payroll”
- Select if you would like to donate at every pay cycle
Gift Voucher
Please enter the voucher code and click ‘apply’
- Select if you want to remain anonymous
- Add a message
- Click “Redeem Gift Voucher”
Credit Card
Please enter your credit card details and click ‘add card to complete payment’
- Select if you want to remain anonymous
- Add a message
- Click ‘add card to complete payment’
Select if you would like to save your credit
card details securely for future donations or opt to use an already saved
credit card
Can I use my charity gift voucher towards a fundraiser?
Yes
you can and if you’re feeling extra generous you can also top up the value of
the voucher with your credit card.
Are donations to fundraisers tax deductible?
Yes.
This is because all fundraising pages on yes4good are connected to a registered
GoodCompany charity partner.
I want to Fundraise for a charity but I don’t see them on the website. What is the process for adding them?
Charities must meet certain criteria to join the program including Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1. You can check to see if a charity is DGR item 1 by searching the Australian Business Register here.
If a charity you’re passionate about is not registered with GoodCompany and they meet the criteria, please let us know if you are willing to champion their cause via advocacy, donations, volunteering or fundraising. Details of the charity can be emailed through to support@GoodCompany.org
There is an annual fee to register with GoodCompany. Details can be found here www.GoodCompany.org
Can people outside of Optus donate to my fundraising page?
Yes. Simply set up your fundraising page and then SHARE the link with your friends and family. Family and friends will be directed to the website where they will be able to contribute via credit card payment.