How Local Businesses Can Boost Fundraisers With Digital Vouchers

Every school, club and community group in New Zealand is looking for the same thing: a fundraiser that sells. And there's a product they can't create themselves — your goods and services.

Here's the short version: when a local business offers a digital voucher through a fundraising platform, everyone wins. The fundraiser gets something valuable to sell, the supporter gets a deal they'd buy anyway, and you get new customers — often from a part of the community that had never walked through your door.

Why vouchers are perfect for fundraisers

Vouchers don't require stock, storage or delivery. A fundraiser can sell hundreds of them without handling a single product. That's why they've become the go-to for schools and sports clubs — and why businesses that offer them become local heroes almost overnight. Our digital voucher guide explains the model from the fundraiser's side.

What's in it for your business

• New customers. Every voucher sold is a person who has committed to visit you. Many will come back.
• Free marketing. Your business is promoted to the fundraiser's whole community — parents, players, supporters.
• Genuine community support. Helping a school trip or a club's new kit is visible, authentic goodwill.
• No sales, no cost. You're not paying listing fees or subscriptions. You only pay a small platform fee on sales that actually happen — with your first $1,000 in sales fee-free.

How it works

You set the wholesale price of your voucher and choose how much of each sale goes to the fundraiser — a minimum of 10%, or more if you're feeling generous. The fundraiser does the selling; you do what you do best. Payments are processed securely, and you're invoiced automatically for the platform fee. The pricing guide shows how to get the numbers right.

What sells well

Coffee, meals, haircuts, gym passes, car washes, massage, family activities — anything people buy regularly and would happily buy in advance. A $100 voucher that sends $20 to the local school is an easy yes for most supporters. The top 20 voucher ideas has the full menu.

A small commitment, a lasting impression

You don't need to offer hundreds of vouchers to make a difference. Even a limited run can give a fundraiser real momentum — and the goodwill it generates tends to last long after the campaign ends.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to offer vouchers?

Nothing upfront — no listing fees, no subscriptions. You pay a small platform fee only on sales that happen, with your first $1,000 in sales free.

What share do I give the fundraiser?

At least 10% of each sale — you choose. The share guide helps you pick the right number.

Do voucher customers become regulars?

Often, yes — a committed first visit with a good experience turns into repeat custom. The regular-customer playbook shows how.

How many vouchers should I offer?

As many as you can serve well — a limited run is fine and keeps quality high.

Where do I start?

List your first voucher on the business page in a couple of minutes — free to join, nothing to pay until sales happen.