Give donors easy access to your fundraisers with QR codes.
QR codes give donors a direct link to your fundraising pages and Activity items simply by scanning the codes with the cameras on their mobile devices. This makes it easier for donors to find your fundraisers and gives you more promotion opportunities.
How can I use QR codes?
- Promote your fundraisers
- Add the QR code to flyers, videos, or other promotional materials to increase your fundraiser’s reach.
- Add the QR code to your organization’s website so donors can access your fundraisers right away.
- Create hybrid fundraisers that combine in-person events with online functionality
- Display QR codes at your in-person event so people can buy raffle tickets, sale items, and more.
- Take payments online to simplify the donation process.
- Enhance your Auctions
- Use QR codes instead of bid sheets during in-person silent Auctions to reduce administrative work for event organizers.
- Promote specific Auction items that have a low number of bids, are only available for a limited time, or are specialty items.
- For more information, see this Knowledge Base article: How-to: Create Unique Links for Auction Items.
- Get creative when marketing multi-Activity Campaigns
- Create a unique QR code for each Activity and promote them individually.
- Make it easy for donors to find the Activities they’re most interested in.
- Market specific Activities to specific donors (e.g., promote an Auction with high-end items to donors who tend to donate in larger amounts or promote a new Raffle to donors who participated in last year’s Raffle).
How do I create QR codes for my fundraiser?
You can use RallyUp’s built-in QR code generator to create QR codes for the following:
The links will take you to other Knowledge Base articles with further instructions.
If you’d like to create QR codes for anything else, such as (but not limited to):
- Individual Campaign Activities
- Store, Sweepstakes, or Raffle items
- Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Pages
you can still do so by using a QR generator on another site. Qr-code-generator.com is easy to use, although you can use any site you like.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a QR code and how does it work for fundraising?
A QR code is a scannable barcode that donors can scan with their smartphone cameras to instantly access your fundraising page or specific Campaign items. This eliminates the need for donors to manually type in URLs, making it faster and easier for them to donate or participate in your fundraiser.
Can I create separate QR codes for different parts of my Campaign?
Yes, you can create unique QR codes for individual Components, Auction items, Raffle entry levels, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Pages, and more. This allows you to promote specific elements of your Campaign to targeted audiences and track which promotional materials are most effective.
Do I need special software to generate QR codes for RallyUp campaigns?
RallyUp has a built-in QR code generator for Campaign Pages, Donation Pages, and Auction items. For other elements like individual Raffle entry levels or Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Pages, you can use free external QR code generators like qr-code-generator.com with your RallyUp links.
Where should I display QR codes to maximize donations?
Display QR codes on printed materials like flyers and posters, at in-person events on signage and table displays, in video content and presentations, on your organization’s website, and in email campaigns. The key is placing them where your target audience will see them and have their phones readily available.
Can QR codes replace bid sheets at silent auctions?
Yes, QR codes can completely replace traditional paper bid sheets at silent auctions. Attendees scan the code next to each item to view details and place bids directly from their phones, which reduces paperwork, prevents bid sheet errors, and allows real-time bid tracking.