New fundraising platform launched
We are super excited to announce that we’ve launched our very own fundraising platform!
Designed to take the place of fundraising pages on websites like JustGiving, Virgin Money Giving and GoFundMe, the new Devon Mind Fundraising Portal (catchy name, right!) features a wide range of features and resources to make fundraising for Devon Mind simple, fun and rewarding.
The new platform was designed over the past few months using Raisely, a service we have previously adopted for our donation page. It features a wide range of features for fundraisers, with much more content including video guides, challenges and competitions planned for the future.
But why have we gone to the effort of creating a whole new platform of our own, you might ask? Well, here are just some of the reasons:
The new platform is completely customisable, so we can design it however we like and add new pages and features in the future
We can provide a central portal for all our fundraisers, so it’s easier for donors to find their friends’ campaigns and create their own
The central portal can also serve as a platform for collaboration and competition, with several challenge ideas in the pipeline…
The platform can host a range of resources, which we can provide to everyone and update on a single page with minimal effort
Fundraisers will have a range of features to enjoy, including a blog of their own, a customisable campaign page, and achievements
Raisely charges no mandatory fees, so your donations go further (payment processing fees from Stripe and PayPal still remain)
We can give you, our valued fundraisers, input into how the platform looks and operates — what features would you love to see?
We’ve answered a few potential questions below, but we recommend signing up and having a look around for yourself to get to grips with the new platform. Thank you so much for all your support — we hope you enjoy the new platform and look forward to hearing your feedback!
How does the new fundraising platform work?
We’ve included a basic step-by-step guide to getting started on the Devon Mind Fundraising Platform, complete with screenshots, on the new website’s “How it works” page. We’re also planning on producing a simple video to explain the platform very soon. Any questions? Just email fundraise@devonmind.com.
Do I have to use the new fundraising platform?
No, of course not! We understand that new systems and processes can be difficult to adjust to, so of course we will keep our JustGiving and other external fundraising platform pages open. However, with so many cool features, we think you’ll absolutely love it if you have a look around and set up your campaign!
What if I’ve started raising money on another platform?
If you’ve already started a fundraising page for Devon Mind on another platform and want to move over to the new site, just email fundraise@devonmind.com and we’ll get your running total added to your new campaign page. We won’t be adding old campaigns to the new site, unfortunately.
Did you spend any money on this?
Raisely is a completely free-to-use platform, so we did not spend a penny in actual money on the new fundraising platform. Of course there is the consideration of ‘man hours' spent on its development, but we’re committed to providing our fundraisers with a great experience, so we think it’s worth it!
I don’t get it/I have questions/I have concerns…
No problem! Just email fundraise@devonmind.com and our Fundraising Officer will happily explain anything you’re unsure of!