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Raise Funds for Your School Easily with iDonate
Are you looking for an effective and hassle-free way to raise funds for your school? iDonate is Ireland’s leading online fundraising platform, supporting schools at all levels—Primary, Secondary, and Third Level institutions. Whether you’re a school principal, staff member, or part of the parents’ council, iDonate offers the perfect solution to help you raise funds for your school projects.
From improving sports facilities and enhancing playgrounds to supporting special needs classes and general school maintenance, iDonate makes it easy to achieve your fundraising goals. With over 5,000 causes already supported across the country, our platform provides all the tools you need for successful school fundraising.
Schools
At iDonate, we understand the unique needs of schools and their communities. We provide flexible fundraising options that are simple to set up, ensuring maximum success with minimum effort. Our platform offers multiple options tailored for school fundraising, including:
•Fundraising pages
•Online raffles
•Larger custom events
All of this comes with low fees, ensuring that more of the funds raised go directly to your school.
Create a customised fundraising page for your school with iDonate. Whether you’re raising funds for a new sports hall, library upgrades, or a school trip, our fundraising pages are the perfect way to engage your community. iDonate allows your school to:
•Set clear fundraising targets and deadlines
•Display donor names, contributions, and personalised messages (optional)
•Share the campaign easily via social media and email to reach more supporters
With iDonate, fundraising for your school has never been easier.
Online raffles are a popular and simple way to raise funds for schools. Eliminate the hassle of paper tickets and cash collection by moving your raffle online. With iDonate’s online raffle creator, you can:
•Describe the raffle purpose and set a fundraising target
•Set ticket prices and display prizes
•Easily manage your raffle with a downloadable spreadsheet for the draw
Raffles are a proven method to generate excitement and engage both parents and the wider community in supporting your school.Â
Looking to raise even more? iDonate supports large custom events like fun runs, Strictly Come Dancing, sports tournaments, and more. With iDonate, participants can create individual fundraising pages, and the total amounts raised are aggregated to display the overall event total on a centralised Event Page. These events are perfect for building community spirit while reaching fundraising goals faster.
Example: In a Strictly Come Dancing event, each couple can have their own page where supporters donate directly, contributing to the overall event total shown on the main event page.
Tailored Fundraising Solutions for Schools
At iDonate, we specialise in school fundraising, offering a platform that caters to the unique needs of schools at all levels—Primary, Secondary, and Third Level. Whether you’re raising funds for a new playground, special needs equipment, or general school improvements, our platform provides flexible and customisable options to meet your school’s goals.Â
Low Fees, More Funds for Your School
Unlike many other fundraising platforms, iDonate charges some of the lowest transaction fees, ensuring more of the funds raised go directly to your school. Whether you’re organising an online raffle or a large-scale event, you can rest assured that our cost-effective solution helps maximise your fundraising impact. No hidden fees, just simple and transparent pricing to make every donation count.
All-in-One Fundraising Platform
With iDonate, you get everything you need in one place. Our platform offers fundraising pages, online raffles, and custom event pages—making it easy to run various types of fundraisers. From simple donation pages to more complex events like Strictly Come Dancing or fun runs, iDonate is designed to support schools through every step of the fundraising process, all from a single platform.
Trusted by Thousands of Schools and Charities
iDonate is trusted by more than 5,000 causes across Ireland, including schools, charities, and sports clubs. Our platform is known for being secure, user-friendly, and highly effective at raising funds. Schools choose iDonate because of our reliability, comprehensive support, and our track record of helping institutions achieve their fundraising targets with ease.
How do I set up a fundraising page for my school?
Setting up a fundraising page is easy. Simply register your school here, and once approved, you’ll be able to create a customised page for your campaign in minutes.
What types of fundraising events can I organise?
iDonate supports a wide range of events including online raffles, fun runs, Strictly Come Dancing, quiz nights, and more. You can also create fundraising pages for specific school projects such as playground improvements or sports equipment.
How do online raffles work?
Online raffles on iDonate are simple to set up. You can create your raffle page, set ticket prices, list prizes, and even track your progress. Our system generates an easy-to-manage spreadsheet to help facilitate the draw.
Is there a fee for using iDonate?
There are no setup fees, and iDonate offers some of the lowest transaction fees in the industry. This ensures that more of the funds raised go directly to your school. Learn more on our fees page.
Can parents and students create their own fundraising pages?
Yes, for larger events, individual participants such as parents and students can create their own fundraising pages. All contributions are then automatically added to the overall event total.
Can we receive help setting up our campaign?
Absolutely. iDonate offers full support and advice to guide you through the entire process, from setting up your page to managing donations and running a successful fundraiser. You can email us at [email protected] or call us on 093 52467
