Every once in a while, something comes along that makes you think, Wow, how did I ever function without this? Whether you’re leading a fundraising campaign or just joined a fundraising team, what’s coming next is for you.

 

Say hello to our latest features for fundraising teams–profile photos and custom messages! Team members can now elevate their fundraising power with a face, a story, and a spark of personality, all on their personal fundraising page.

 

Why does this matter? 

 

When someone clicks on a fundraising link and sees a familiar face, there’s an instant connection. That connection can be the difference between “I’ll think about it…” and “How can I help?”

 

Read on to discover how our powerful Fundraising Teams tool can help you raise more with less effort, plus the latest updates that make teams even more effective.

 

What are Fundraising Teams?

 

Fundraising Teams turn your campaign into a shared effort that’s bigger than any one person. Instead of relying solely on your own outreach, you can recruit friends, family, and supporters to join in–each with their own unique link, network, and story to tell. Every new team member expands your campaign’s reach and brings in more donors, increasing your chances of hitting (and exceeding) your goal.

 

When you invite someone to be a part of your Fundraising Team for a GroupRaise digital campaign, they benefit from the following features:

 

• Unique link to share with their community
• Profile photo to put their face to the cause
• Custom message to tell their story
• Goal tracker to set a personal fundraising target
• Over 20 custom promo tools 

 

Did You Know: Fundraising groups on average see $30 more in sales for every team member they add to their campaign!

 

I’m a Team Member — Now What?

 

As a team member, your role is simply to support the campaign organizer in their promotion efforts, and we’ve made this easy!

 

Once you’ve accepted your email invitation, you’ll get your own personal fundraising link to use in your promotion. This link tracks all purchases attributed to your outreach, so the organizer can see exactly how much impact you’re making.

 

To help you with promotion, you’ll get:

 

• • Personalized fundraising page to share with your community
  • Promo tools custom-made for the campaign
  • Email notifications prompting you to post in specific channels at key moments
  • A dashboard to manage your fundraising efforts and track progress

• And more!

 

Quick-Start Plan for New Team Members:

 

1. Personalize your page: Upload a friendly profile photo, add a short custom message, and confirm your personal goal.
2. Share your link, then share again: Text, email, post on social media, there are many ways to spread the word. 
3. Lead by example: Make your first purchase through your own link to show commitment.
4. Track your impact: Use the dashboard to see your contributions and celebrate milestones.

 

The more active you are, the stronger the entire fundraising campaign becomes.

 

A Complete Guide to Team Member Features

 

Personal Fundraising Link

 

 

Each team member gets their own personal fundraising link. Purchases made through that link are credited to that team member and contribute towards the campaign, making it easy for organizers to see exactly how each person’s efforts are paying off.

 

Share the link in emails, drop them into community groups, or DM them to people you know will want to help. Each team member’s page is uniquely theirs, so every share carries a personal connection, and in fundraising, connection is what drives action.

 

Fundraising Management Dashboard

 

 

Think of the dashboard as each team member’s campaign control room. Everything you need to manage your fundraising efforts is in one place, from here, you can:

 

• Access your personal fundraising referral link
• Upload a profile photo
• Add a custom message
• Set a personal fundraising goal
• Email your network

 

[New!] Upload a Profile Photo

 

Adding a profile photo isn’t about vanity, it’s about visibility. A friendly face makes each team member’s fundraising page feel human and trustworthy. In a world of endless scrolling, a real image stands out.

 

Think about it: when you’re deciding whether to click on something, do you respond more to a generic logo… or a friend’s face? 

 

Tips to Make Your Page Pop

 

While there’s no “perfect” way to do it, there are a few things that can make your profile shine:

 

• Choose a clear, friendly photo, one where your face is easy to see.
• Keep your custom message short but heartfelt.
• Share your updated link right away so people see the change.

 

[New!] Add a Custom Message

 

Words matter. A short message about why each team member is personally fundraising for this cause adds context, heart, and urgency to the overall fundraising goal. Whether it’s “Hi! I’m doing a fundraiser for the SLAM volleyball team. To buy gear and extras that we need. It would be amazing, if you guys would like to buy some donuts! It will really help benefit us!” or “Our class is raising money to buy our NPTE board prep books! Please consider helping us out!,” that little sentence can be the difference between a quick glance and a quick donation.

 

And if your mind goes totally blank when you sit down to write it? Don’t stress, we’ve got you.

 

Option 1: Use AI as a guide.: Copy and paste this into any AI tool and let it do the brainstorming for you.

 

“Write a short, friendly, and heartfelt fundraising message (1–5 sentences) for my personal fundraiser to support [ORGANIZATION NAME]. Make the message inspire people to feel connected and excited to contribute.

 

My Personal Connection To This Cause: [ADD 1 SENTENCE DESCRIPTION HERE]”

 

Example output using this prompt:

 

I’m raising funds for Placer SPCA, the amazing place where I adopted my dog Max a few years ago. Supporting them means giving more animals a chance to find loving homes like Max did. Please join me in making a difference—every dollar helps save lives!

 

You can then tweak the message to sound even more like you.

 

Option 2: Use this template and make it your own:

 

“Hi friends! I’m raising money for [CAUSE] and every purchase you make through my link helps me get closer to my personal fundraising goal. Your support means the world to me, thank you for being part of this!”

 

Get inspired:

 

 

 

 

Set Unique Fundraising Goal

 

This feature allows you to define what success looks like for you. Whether it’s $100 or $500, having a target gives a clear benchmark to work toward and makes tracking progress more satisfying.

 

When the goal is visible on the fundraising page, it also encourages supporters to help you reach it.

 

Tips for setting a goal:

 

• Make it realistic but motivating
• Tie it to something specific, like “$150 to fund three new uniforms”
• Update your supporters when you’re close to reaching it.

 

Share, Share, Share

 

Once your page is updated, it’s time to spread the word. Use your email invite tool in the dashboard to send your referral link directly to friends and family.

 

Follow the Marketing Rule of 7: people need to see your message multiple times before they act. Share your link in:

 

• Email invites
• Text messages
• Social media posts
• Direct messages

 

Lead by example, make your first purchase through your own link. It shows commitment and kick-starts your campaign.

 

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

 

Would it surprise you to learn that fundraising campaigns with teams see double the sales when compared to campaigns where organizers are promoting alone?

 

It’s not hard to see why. Each team member brings their own network, their own voice, and their own ability to share the fundraiser, giving you far more reach than you could manage alone. Instead of one person carrying the promotion, you now have multiple people working in parallel, each with a personalized page that makes their outreach more compelling. More people means more conversations, more shares, and ultimately, more supporters saying “yes.”

 

That’s why GroupRaise gives team members tools designed to make them want to participate, and make them more effective when they do. With their own page to showcase their photo, goal, and story, team members can take real ownership of their role in the campaign.

 

People love joining things they can make personal. And you, as the organizer, now get to hand them a ready-made stage to stand on. It’s like saying, “Here’s your microphone, go tell your story.”

 

And here’s the best part: when they feel more connected, they sell more. And when they sell more? Your whole fundraiser wins.

 

Why Profile Photos Matter for Team Members (Spoiler: It’s All About Connection)

 

With these latest platform updates, each team member’s personal fundraising page transforms into a compelling and unique invitation for the community. Your personal fundraising page is not just a name on a list. It’s your face. Your reason for doing this. Your goal. Your personal fundraising link is a direct invitation for your community to support you.

 

When your aunt sees your page with your smiling photo and reads, “I’m raising funds for my team’s new uniforms,” she’s not just buying because she likes pizza, or doughnuts, or power cards. She’s buying because she wants to help you.

 

And you don’t have to overthink it. Just pick a clear, friendly photo (bonus points if you’re smiling), add a short message about why this matters to you, and hit save. That’s it. You’ve just made your fundraiser personal and powerful.

 

 

Here’s the thing: people don’t support fundraisers in a vacuum. They support people.

 

Your old high school friend isn’t clicking your link because she’s craving dessert, she’s clicking because she remembers you from the soccer team and wants to help you reach your goal.

 

When you make your page personal, you’re giving people a reason to care, and once they care, they’re way more likely to act.

 

Your Face, Your Story, Your Fundraiser

 

This isn’t just an update, it’s an upgrade. The new team member features put your personality front and center, making it easier than ever for your supporters to connect with you, trust you, and say yes to helping your cause.

 

For organizers, it means a stronger, more personal campaign. For team members, it’s a chance to shine, to take ownership, and to make your outreach genuinely yours.

 

So why wait? Your fundraising page has had its glow-up, it’s time to add yours. Head to your management page now, upload your photo, add your message, and watch how quickly your community rallies behind you.