What is Fee Assistance?

What Is Fee Assistance?

  • RaffleLink's 5.5% platform fee is normally charged to raffle organizers, not ticket buyers

  • This option allows ticket buyers to voluntarily help cover this fee if they'd like to

  • 100% of all contributions go directly to your organization

  • Completely voluntary for ticket buyers

  • Easy way to increase your fundraising proceeds

How It Works

For Organizations

  • Simply check the "Offer Fee Assistance" box during raffle setup

  • Adds an optional contribution step during checkout

  • No risk - if buyers decline, you pay the standard fee as usual

For Ticket Buyers

They see four options at checkout:

  1. "No Thanks" - Buyer pays ticket price only

  2. "Half" - Buyer covers half the service fee

  3. "All" - Buyer covers full service fee

  4. "Extra" - Buyer contributes double the service fee

Real Numbers Example

On a $20 ticket purchase: Standard fee = $1.10 (5.5% charged to organizer) Buyer contribution options: - No Thanks: $0 - Half: $0.55 - All: $1.10 - Extra: $2.20

Why Enable This Option?

  • 1/3 to 1/2 of buyers typically choose to contribute

  • All contributions go directly to your organization

  • Reduces your platform costs

  • Many supporters appreciate the option to help more

  • No downside - buyers can always choose "No Thanks"

Important Notes

  • Completely optional for both organizer and buyer

  • Transparent process showing exact contribution amounts

  • No pressure on buyers - clear "No Thanks" option

  • Simple way to increase net proceeds

  • Popular with supporters who want to maximize their help

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