Give kids the world fund raiser

[mvbuch]

I went to omaze and before I entered I looked for how they handle my information.

What I found under how it works is that only 80% net funds goes to the charity the rest goes to Omaze.

 

[NeuroCindy]

That's pretty standard on a lot of these sites. They cost money to run.

 

[HeyIt'sMe]

I’m very familiar with Omaze; my company used to work with them. The charity gets the net donations after credit card processing fees, marketing expenses, donor experience costs, Omaze administration fees, etc.

 

[Allison]

They have to cover their costs.

 

[disneyland_is_magic]

That's good to know, isn't GoFundme about 10% in comparison?!
I was planning on donating a comparably small amount. Since my chance at the castle would be lottery, pie in the sky, odds, I may just donate directly to GKTW so more goes to the kids. I will think it over.

Thanks OP!!!

 

[disneysteve]

That's pretty standard on a lot of these sites. They cost money to run.

Yep, which is why I almost never donate through sites like this. I give directly to the charity. GKTW is top-rated for how much actually goes to the cause. The only reason I made an exception in this case was to enter the raffle.

 

[Elizakapeka]

I went on to enter today and it said 14 days left, I could have sworn that yesterday there was only 3 days left in the campaign?

 

[HHMcG]

I went on to enter today and it said 14 days left, I could have sworn that yesterday there was only 3 days left in the campaign?

I noticed that yesterday. Looks like the drawing was extended but it isn't mentioned anywhere. The rules were just updated to:

Sweepstakes Start Date:
September 16, 2017

Deadline to Enter:
October 27, 2017 at 11:59pm PST

Winner Announced:
On or around November 3, 2017

I find it annoying that it wasn't announced or stated or something.

 

[MeeskaMooska13]

I noticed that yesterday. Looks like the drawing was extended but it isn't mentioned anywhere. The rules were just updated to:

Sweepstakes Start Date:
September 16, 2017

Deadline to Enter:
October 27, 2017 at 11:59pm PST

Winner Announced:
On or around November 3, 2017

I find it annoying that it wasn't announced or stated or something.

Because I had “entered” already, I did get an email today from Omaze saying they were extending it. As a “thank you”, Omaze was offering 100 free entries if you made another donation.

Does this extension mean there has been a small response or a large response?

 

[Alicenwonderment]

Does this extension mean there has been a small response or a large response?[/QUOTE]
I was curious what it means too. I was planning to donate (still will) I just have a bit longer to get my money in. I do have one question. If we donate does it count towards the Disunplugged money amount (Isn't Pete trying to raise 1 million dollars for GKTW?)and is there someplace to add we heard about it on the DIS. I know the team has offered lunch for big donations but are you all keeping track of all DIS people and amounts donated?

 

[HHMcG]

Because I had “entered” already, I did get an email today from Omaze saying they were extending it. As a “thank you”, Omaze was offering 100 free entries if you made another donation.

Does this extension mean there has been a small response or a large response?

I had entered previously too. I got the email on the evening of Oct 13, about 6 hours after I made my post. I felt like they listened to me.

I don't know if it means a small or large response. But it does mean more entries. It also means I'll probably do more donations/entries. I've been doing a little bit every so often.

 

[eagleoneoh]

Made my donation today what a great organization