Razoo is a crowdfunding platform that has helped raise over $160 million for nonprofits. It provides an easy way for parent teacher organizations (PTOs) to fundraise through online donations. PTOs can claim their page on Razoo for free and start accepting donations immediately. Razoo connects to social media to help spread fundraising campaigns and offers tools like leaderboards and teams to engage donors. It also gives tips for PTOs to tell their story, add photos and videos, introduce friendly competition, and stay connected with donors to help make their fundraising successful.
2. Razoo at a Glance
Razoo is the fastest-growing crowdfunding platform for causes.
We’ve already helped raise over $160 million for
nonprofit organizations across the country.
Over 1.2 million US nonprofit organizations
are listed on Razoo.
Our nonprofit Giving Days have been wildly successful. Last year,
we helped GiveMN raise $16 million in just 24 hours.
5. Fundraising Made Easy
Your PTO is already on Razoo!
Our system is updated directly from the IRS database of 501(c)(3)
nonprofits. Just claim your page and start fundraising.
Anyone can start a fundraiser on Razoo
for his or her favorite causes in minutes. That means teachers,
students, parents, family, friends—you name it.
Razoo provides charitable gift receipts,
electronic payments, no monthly fees or setup costs,
and a low 4.9% transaction fee on a fully PCI-compliant platform.
6. It’s About Connections
Razoo connects directly to your social networks
like Facebook, Twitter, and Email. Activate your supporters and
their social networks instantly to spread the word.
We also provide social tools and features—
leaderboards, teams, timers, and thermometers—
to foster community, friendly competition, and engagement.
Perfect for walk-a-thons, read-a-thons, etc…
Collect donations anywhere, anytime
with Razoo’s mobile-friendly site. Razoo also offers donation
widgets for your Facebook page, website, and blog.
7. We’re Eager to Help
We want to do everything we can to help you
raise the money you need. We’ve even created
a dedicated section of our site just for the PTO.
Visit razoo.com/pto and get started.
8. PTO
Success Stories
PTO groups from all over the country are already
fundraising on Razoo. Here’s just a small sampling
of their success stories.
9. +$20,000 +$3,800 +$700
10 Donations
1 Fundraiser
107 Donations
25 Fundraisers
140 Donations
2 Fundraisers
PTO Success Stories
CICS Irving Park
School PTO
Dowling Urban
Environmental School PTO
Reading Elementary
School PTO
10. So, You’ve
Set Up a
Fundraiser
What next? We’ve got a few tips for making your
fundraiser a success.
11. Tell Your Story
Razoo gives you the tools to tell your PTO’s
unique story through words, images, and videos.
Make your page your own and tell your donors about your goals,
and the personal stories behind your efforts.
Images are Awesome.
CICS Irving Park School PTO CICS Irving Park School PTO
Organizations
with at least
one image raise
almost 2x as much
money than
those without.
Organizations
with at least
one video raise
4.1x more money
than those
without.
Videos are Awesomer.
12. Introduce Some Friendly
Competition
Create fundraising teams and use Razoo’s
leaderboards to promote friendly competition.
You’ll find your
donors more
enthusiastic
and engaged.
13. Stay Connected
Share your fundraiser.
One Facebook share is worth nearly $18 in donations.
Use comments to keep people engaged.
Fundraisers with at least one comment raise 8.3x more money
than those without.
Send “thank you” notes to donors by email.
On Razoo, you can even include custom thank-you videos.
Show supporters the impact of their donations.
Follow up to show the outcomes of your fundraising efforts.
14. thank you
Claim your PTO at razoo.com/pto.
Questions? Contact us directly at pto@razoo.com or through
live customer support at 866.437.1952.