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Fun Run Donations

Make giving so easy that supporters can't say no — and keep almost all of it. Here's how modern Fun Run donations work.

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$200M+Raised for schools since 2007
10,000+Events powered nationwide
95–97%Of funds kept by your school
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The most effective way to collect Fun Run donations is online, through individual student pages that accept cards, PayPal, Venmo and Apple/Google Wallet. Online giving reaches distant family, removes cash handling, and lets schools keep 95–97% of every dollar with funds transferred by ACH after the event.

Make giving easyWhat lifts donations

  • One-tap sharing. Pages share via text, email and social to reach everyone, everywhere.
  • Multiple payment options. Cards, PayPal, Venmo, Apple/Google Wallet — plus cash/check tracking.
  • Matching gifts. Remind parents to check employer matching.
  • Progress meters. Watching the meter rise drives more giving.
$23,765Avg. raised online per school
1,300+5-Star Google Reviews
$140Avg. raised per student page
5 minTo set up a parent on a phone

Donations work alongside donations and sponsorships. Track everything in one place with Fun Run software, and set your number with goal-setting.

Collect donations the easy way

Accept cards, PayPal, Venmo and more, with funds transferred by ACH after your event. See it free.

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Got questions?Fun Run FAQs

How do schools collect Fun Run donations?
The most effective method is online student pages that accept cards, PayPal, Venmo and digital wallets, while still tracking cash and checks. Funds transfer by ACH after the event.
How much of the donations does the school keep?
With Get Movin's online platform, schools keep 95–97% of donations — far more than the ~40–50% typical of product-based fundraisers.
Can out-of-town family donate?
Yes. That's a major advantage of online pages — grandparents and relatives anywhere can give in seconds via a shared link.

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