FUNDRAISING AND RAFFLES
Run every fundraiser from one workspace.
Raffles, 50/50 drawings, Queen of Hearts and donations, with ticket packages, goals, posted rules and drawings that can be re-checked. Agencies are responsible for their own gaming licenses and local rules.
AT A GLANCE
Campaigns, gifts and drawings together.
Public pages for supporters and one workspace for your team, with the money going straight to your agency.
Raffles, 50/50 and Queen of Hearts
Ticket packages, a fundraising goal, posted rules and a minimum age on each.
Drawings you can re-check
Each draw is recorded with everything needed to re-check the result, and the record can’t be edited afterwards.
Donations
Embed Qgiv, add a PayPal donate button, or take donations online.
Money goes to you
Every payment goes to your agency’s own payment processor account, such as Stripe, Authorize.net or PayPal.
RAFFLES AND TICKET SALES
Easy to understand, easy to join.
Every campaign carries its goal, rules and minimum age, so supporters know what they are joining.
- Raffles, 50/50 and Queen of HeartsEach has ticket packages, a fundraising goal, posted rules and a minimum age.
- Online sales locked until a license is recordedOnline ticket sales stay locked until your agency records an active gaming license. Responder MAX does not verify the license.
- Unique ticket numbersEvery ticket gets its own number.
- Offline salesStaff can record offline ticket sales.
- Online ticket salesSell tickets online once your agency records an active gaming license.
- Void tickets when neededVoid a ticket and keep the record of why.
DRAWINGS YOU CAN RE-CHECK
Draws that hold up to a second look.
Your agency is responsible for its own licenses and for following local rules on games of chance. Responder MAX does not guarantee that any raffle, 50/50 or Queen of Hearts is legal in any state.
Verifiable 50/50 and Queen of Hearts draws
Each draw is recorded with everything needed to independently re-check the result, and the record can’t be edited afterwards.
In-person raffle drawings
Traditional raffles can be drawn in person, with the winner recorded in the system.
Draw reminders
Ticket holders get automatic reminder emails before a draw, at up to three times your agency sets.
Optional notification emails
Choose which fundraising emails go out, such as a new donation or ticket sale alert to staff, a winner notice, or a receipt.
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DONATIONS AND MONEY
Record gifts and take donations online.
Payments processed through Responder MAX go directly to your agency’s own payment processor account, such as Stripe, Authorize.net or PayPal. Embedded forms, such as Qgiv, use their configured processor. Responder MAX never holds or routes agency funds.
Donations your way
Embed your existing Qgiv giving form or add a PayPal donate button.
Offline and check gifts
Staff can record offline and check gifts.
Your own receipt wording
Each agency writes its own donation-receipt wording.
Money goes to you
Payments processed through Responder MAX go directly to your agency’s own payment processor account, such as Stripe, Authorize.net or PayPal.
QUESTIONS
Common questions
What kinds of fundraisers can an agency run on Responder MAX?
Raffles, 50/50 drawings, Queen of Hearts and donation campaigns. Each raffle, 50/50 and Queen of Hearts has ticket packages, a fundraising goal, posted rules and a minimum age.
Does Responder MAX make sure our raffle or 50/50 is legal?
No. Your agency is responsible for its own gaming licenses and local rules. Responder MAX does not verify licenses and does not guarantee that a raffle, 50/50 or Queen of Hearts is legal in any state.
Can we sell raffle tickets online?
Yes, once your agency records an active gaming license. Online ticket sales stay locked until then, and then open. The system does not check the license itself.
Can people verify a 50/50 or Queen of Hearts drawing?
Yes. Each draw is recorded with everything needed to independently re-check the result, and the record can’t be edited afterwards.
Can we draw a traditional raffle in person?
Yes. Traditional raffles can be drawn in person, with the winner recorded in the system.
Where do ticket and donation payments go?
Payments through Responder MAX go directly to your agency’s own payment processor account, such as Stripe, Authorize.net or PayPal, and Responder MAX never holds or routes agency funds. Embedded forms, such as Qgiv, use their configured processor.
Can we keep our existing donation form?
Yes. Embed your existing Qgiv giving form or add a PayPal donate button. You can also take donations online through Responder MAX.
Can staff record cash and check gifts or paper ticket sales?
Yes. Staff can record offline and check gifts, record offline ticket sales and void tickets when needed.
Do ticket holders get reminders before a draw?
Yes. Ticket holders get automatic reminder emails before the draw, at up to three reminder times your agency sets.
Can we send donors a receipt with our own wording?
Yes. Each agency writes its own donation-receipt wording.
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