How to Raise $1,000 in Four Days

Four days. One goal. $1,000. No problem! A short, focused fundraiser creates urgency, keeps energy buzzing, and gets results fast.  With the right preparation, outreach, and momentum, raising $1,000 is absolutely achievable. From preparing to running your fundraiser, here’s how to raise $1,000 in four days. 

1. Launch With a Plan

Timing is everything when it comes to fundraising. Our research shows that starting your fundraiser on a Monday or Tuesday leads to the best results. Be sure to avoid breaks, major events, or holidays when planning your kick off.

Pro Tip: Schedule your fundraiser 10 days in advance. Early preparations can raise up to 109% more than those who launch at the last minute. Use this time to:

• Remind sellers to set up their Pop-Up Stores.

• Set up incentives for your sellers! Think a pizza party for everyone who sets up a store, a gift card for your top seller, or even breaking up competition by grade level or classrooms.

2. Think Beyond Your Neighborhood 

Your Double Good Pop-Up Store is open to everyone, everywhere. That means a cousin in California or Grandma in Florida can participate just as easily as your next-door neighbor.

Start by reaching out to your five biggest supporters, the ones you know will say “yes” right away. Their early orders help build momentum. With Double Good’s in-app tools, you can connect with your entire phone book, send personalized messages, and share your link to social with one click. From there, spread the word on social media, in group chats, at work, and in hobby groups. The more you share, the more you sell.Make sharing effortless with our premade social media templates designed to help your team promote with confidence. 

Mini Success Story:  A Chicago-based school had a top seller record a fun robocall reminding parents there was limited time left in their fundraiser. The result? They raised over $56,000! Now that’s the power of creativity.

3. Keep the Energy Poppin’

Four days fly by, so keep the hype high from start to finish! Set a big goal and check the leaderboard every day to spin up some friendly competition. Share daily updates in the Live Chat feature and chat with your teammates throughout the fundraiser. And even collect achievement badges along the way to help you sell more effectively, ultimately boosting your fundraising success.

Be the ultimate cheerleader. Costumes, funny videos, shoutouts, whatever makes people smile! One organizer even made daily popcorn videos in wacky outfits, and it kept their fundraiser buzzing all week.

4. Make It Effortless to Join 

The easier it is to join, the more people will take part. Host a quick “set-up party” where everyone downloads the Double Good app, opens their store, opens their pop-up store, and gets their event code. Walk them through the process so they feel confident when the fundraiser starts.

To make things even easier, check out our toolkits page. It’s packed with resources to set your team up for success, including how-to videos, customizable flyers and handouts, and social media templates. These tools give your team everything they need to confidently promote their fundraiser and start selling right away.

Once you’ve got your fundraiser rolling, check in with anyone who hasn’t joined or sold yet. Sometimes all they need is a friendly nudge and a reminder of why you’re raising funds in the first place. At your kickoff, be clear about your purpose and the impact this fundraiser will have — when people feel purpose they’re ready to take action.

Bonus Opportunity: Win an Extra $1,000 in September!

Give your back-to-school fundraiser a serious upgrade with Do More with Double Good. 

Double Good is giving away $1,000 bonuses to FOUR fundraisers across the country. 

To be one of them, run your Double Good fundraiser by September 30th to be automatically entered. 

Imagine what an extra $1,000 could do:

• Fund uniforms

• New equipment 

• Make that field trip happen

• Something unique to your organization

Take your four-day total from great to unforgettable!

No purchase necessary to enter or win. Purchase will not increase chances of winning. Open to U.S. residents, 18+. Ends 9/30/25. Alt entry: mail a postcard with name, address, email, and designated beneficiary to Double Good. See Official Rules.