Giving people something to vote on is one of the most fun – and easiest – virtual fundraising ideas for crowdfunding campaigns. By encouraging people to take an action and vote you can boost engagement, drive donations, and see greater overall success. Here’s what we mean:
Get people to the QSite
Supporting a worthy cause is compelling but being asked for your opinion is almost impossible to refuse! When you include a voting component to your QSite, you can add those questions to your publicity, further incentivizing people to click. And, once they’re on your page, they are much more likely to make a donation.
Of course, the vote itself is also a donation, as participants buy the option to cast their vote. When they encourage others to join them so their “side” wins, these donations add up! Ask donors, supporters, and friends of your organization to share the vote on their social media channels to boost participation and raise more money!
Remind people that they have influence
When you ask for people to vote on a topic or question–even if it’s for fun–you remind them that their opinion matters. Influence can be a powerful motivator for generosity, especially when your QSite makes a strong case for support. You can stage a vote for almost anything, but here are a few fun ideas we’ve seen lately:
The key to a great voting experience is to choose a question people can get invested in. That’s why ideas like bands and sports teams work so well! The friendly competition keeps people coming back to the page and staying active with your event.
Motivate people to take action
Once they land on your QSite to vote, people are much more likely to take additional action. Whether that’s to click over to your website, sign up for your mailing list or–ideally–make an additional donation, you’ll see a much higher rate of engagement with your campaign.
Keep people engaged with the page
Once a person has taken a position by casting a vote, they are much more likely to keep checking back to find out how their side is doing! Of course, each time the person checks your page, the likelihood of connecting with your message and purchasing another vote or making a donation increases.
It may seem like a small thing but adding a voting feature to your QSite could be one of the best virtual fundraising ideas you’ve ever had!
Ready to get started? We’re always here to help! Let us know about your virtual fundraising ideas, and we’ll help you put the right technology, tools, and features in place to boost your success.
