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:
"No Thanks" - Buyer pays ticket price only
"Half" - Buyer covers half the service fee
"All" - Buyer covers full service fee
"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
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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