Keep 100% of what your team raises.
Why give up 15% to 20% of every donation? We help you set up your fundraiser, kick it off with your team and send the reminders. You raise just as much, keep all of it and get back to coaching.
Team fundraiserDillon Girls Soccer
$11,860 raised · 164 supportersGoal $20,000
Team
- Ava R.$1,240 of $1,000
- Mia K.$860 of $1,000
- Lena S.$610 of $1,000
- Grace H.$0 of $1,000
Customers
Trusted by finance teams. Loved by schools.
“I absolutely LOVE Omella. It is so user friendly and makes my job 1000 times easier.”
Jennifer OlsonChoir Director / Performing Arts Chair / Service Learning Coordinator, Irvington High School“LOVE Omella!!!!”
Kathie DonovanDirector of Student Life, Resurrection College Prep High School“I love this, it makes life so much easier for us! It's like Christmas.”
Kerry MayStaff Accountant, Niles Township HS District“My goodness, what a game changer!”
Nick SchroderAg & IT Teacher, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210“Omella made ourfundraising successful and extremely easy! Awesome to work with!”
David BarneyPhysical Education Teacher, Minooka Community High School“I really can't thank you and Omella enough for being available to schools.”
Maria CampauASB/Student Activities, Upland Junior High School“I’ve never seen a product that teachers love, and the finance team loves.”
Joshua SchootDirector of finance for district 181, Highland Park High School“I have been coaching for ten years, and Omella is the best I've seen as far as P2P fundraising”
Steven TerwelpHead Coach, Travis High School“The teachers using it are loving it!”
Deborah SwansonAssistant Principal of Activities & Enrichment, Harold L. Richards High School“Omella's customer services to the exceptional and that it is a super easy, user friendly platform.”
Kelly LuzzoDirector of Finance, Lincoln-Way“My school administration loves Omella because it prioritizes student privacy (SOPPA compliant) and offers on-demand e-check payments, along with guardrails to guarantee that only students in good-standing can purchase tickets.”
Jodie SeippEnglish Teacher & Prom Sponsor, O'Fallon Township High School“I was very happy with the support that I received from Omella. This is the first time that I have used a fundraiser company like Omella, (...).Omella's support is first-rate. Thanks!”
Jack CarneyEnglish teacher, Oak Hill High School“Outstanding platform that puts the money where it counts, in the cadets pockets! Great customer service all around! I would highly recommend Omella over other pay to play platforms.”
Bryan ShipmanTeacher JROTC, Mascoutah High School“Omella is the single best fundraiser for youth athletics available at this time. You don't sell anything and you can receive 100% return on supporters donations.”
Ryan UtesPhysical Education, Basic Academy Of International Studies“Simple and easy to use tool made it easy for us to launch our fundraiser. We also loved that we kept 100% of donations. Overall, a great experience and will use again!”
Brooke MillerCompetitive Cheer Head Coach, Rochester Community Schools“I was very happy with using Omella to fundraise for our organization - we were able to keep 100% of the amount from donations, this is a welcomed relief along with great customer service!”
John AspelBusiness teacher, Lemont High School“I think everything you have from your end is awesome!I love all of the features. I have really enjoyed working with you these past 2 prom cycles :)”
Sara FlaniganAthletic/Activities Director, Wauconda High Schoo“I tell EVERYONE about how amazing Omella is. You guys have not only been the best to use, but by FAR the best customer support.”
Craig AllredTournament director, Big Sky VolleyFest“We loved the ease of ordering and how much we could add-in with one form. Also, your Customer Service isn't even in the same universe with the other programs. So good.”
Erin ManheimEnglish Teacher, St. Charles North High School“A great business model that is built on convenience, not fees, not contracts, just good people helping out good people :) Happy to partner with you :)”
JT ZellDistrict Athletics & Activities Coordinator, St. Anthony Village High School“I just want to let you know how amazing your team has been. I can only imagine what they're going through right now with upcoming proms. I've probably sent over 100 emails to them and they've handled everything great.I just want to say thanks for having a good team.”
Jason WardAthletic/Activities Director, Streamwood High School“In this world where customer service has become non-existent, it is nice to know that some companies still rise to the occasion and provide excellent service. I so appreciate all that you have done and how quickly you resolved our problem.”
Michelle MagdenParent of a student, Wauconda High School“The Omella team is AMAZING - they care so much and have the tech expertise to make life so much more efficient and streamlined in the Student Activities world! Their customer service is second to none, you will NOT be disappointed bringing your department out of the old-school approach to events/fundraisers and working with them!”
Caitlin LucciStudent Activities Director, Niles West High School“Over the years my teams have used many differernet ways to raise money. Omella was very user friendly. The support provided from the set up to the end was always one email away! Then to add that we are able to receive 100% of what we raised is unheard of. We are going to use Omella again next year.”
Scott P BaumGirls Flag Coach, Niles West High School“The difference between Omella and our previous vendor was customer support. The whole process was so seamless in a way where our questions were answered and issues were resolved immediately. I have been managing this dance for years and this time around I have zero headaches, it was great”
Kathleen O'ConnellSchool Counselor, Lincoln-Way Central“We met at CADA and were so impressed by your company that I am having the entire ASB program switch to your platform. Right now we are running Senior activities and our Back to School events and soon we will post our Homecoming event as well as our winter formal and Prom (etc..) down the line.”
Sabrina BracciniTeacher, Hillsdale High School“This has been an amazing process and we have not had any issues. I worked with Livia on page setup, and she answered all of my questions, even sent videos on how to make edit that we may need. It has beena very joyful, pain free experience. I love how everything is in real time so we can "see" our ticket sales.”
Lisa WhitkanackMathematics Teacher, Bolingbrook High School“I would like to tell you that we do have several coaches and sponsors using Omella now.I am receiving positive feedback and new teachers asking for invites weekly. I am very pleased with your product and the continual improvements and hands-on training.”
Katie ThoneBusiness Manager, Dunklin School DistrictHow a team fundraiser works
You do very little. We help you set it up, join your team kickoff and send the reminders until your players hit their goals.
For your staff
- We help set up your fundraiserOur team sets up your page with you: your team name, goal, dates, logo and photos. It's quick, and you're never figuring it out alone.
- Kick it off with your teamWe join you for a live kickoff. Players take out their phones, scan a QR code, follow the steps and invite people. That's it. You can also invite players by email.
- We send the remindersPlayers get automatic reminders until they hit their goal. The people they invite get reminders too, and those stop as soon as they donate.
- Watch the Team tabSee who joined, how much each player raised and how close the team is to its goal. Cash and check donations count toward the goal too.
For families
- Share in a few tapsPlayers share their page by email, text, social media or the Remind app.
- Parents can pitch inWhen players sign up, they can add their parents' emails. Parents can then share their player's page too, so a quiet player still reaches their goal.
- Give from any phoneSupporters pick a player, choose an amount and pay by free bank transfer, card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. No account or login needed, and every dollar they give goes to the team.
Families want every dollar to reach the team
Fundraising companies often keep 15% to 20% of what families and friends give. People are frustrated when they find out. With Omella, there's no platform fee while tips are on, so the team keeps 100% of donations.
Your team raises
$10,000
- With a 20% fundraising fee$8,000Your team keeps 80%
- With Omella$10,000Your team keeps all of it
Big sponsor gifts keep every penny
When a local business gives your program $10,000 by bank transfer, all $10,000 reaches the team, because bank transfers are free. Even a standard 2.9% + $0.30 card fee would take $290.30 off a gift that size.
Omella makes money from optional tips that donors can skip. Donors can give by bank transfer for free, and card fees are passed to donors by default.
What the news is saying about fundraising fees
Opinion · December 5, 2024“This is especially disheartening for families that might not have the funds available to send a large donation, but still do to support their child.”
Sasha PagerStudent writerRead it in East Lansing High School Portrait 
Education · November 22, 2023Too much of a good thing? School fundraising practices raise questions
“The big problem is that they take 20% off the top.”
Dan TurnerTrustee, Blaine County School DistrictRead it in Idaho Mountain Express
Coaches who kept every dollar
“I have thoroughly enjoyed using Omella. As a coach for over 25 years, I have always struggled watching 15-20% of the money we raise leave our program. This site allows you to keep 100% of the donations and is as easy to use as any other system I have seen.”
Ryan PohlmannHead Boys Golf Coach, Lincoln-Way Central 
“The Omella team is amazing to work with and we are thankful we get to keep every penny that we raised. Thank you for all of your hard work and time you put into our football fundraiser.”
Jon BeutjerHead Football Coach, Lyons Township High School 
“I loved using Omella for our boys volleyball program. Brett was clear and informative when telling me about Omella, and their support team has been nothing short of amazing. The best part is that we get to keep all funding for the kids - exactly where fundraising should go!”
Matthew NgHead Varsity Coach, Legend Boys Volleyball, Legend High School 
“It is a very clean, easy to follow process and avenue for individuals to donate. The communication and functionality was seamless. I also heard from donators that they liked that we get to keep 100% of the funds raised.”
Mark PappalardoSwimming & Diving, Oak Park River Forest High School
Fundraising money the business office can follow
Every donation is tied to the team page and participant, with a live report you can share with your bookkeeper.
Girls soccer fundraiser donations
ItemAccount codeAmountMethod
Donation · Ava R.6120-SOC$50.00ACH
Donation · Mia K.6120-SOC$100.00Card
Donation · Ava R.6120-SOC$25.00Apple Pay
Donation · Lena S.6120-SOC$35.00ACH
- Live reporting in Google SheetsReal-time tracking, reporting and a participants list, plus a Google Sheet with every donation, fee breakdown and payout date.Learn more
- Payouts matched to account codesTrack payments, payouts and account codes across your schools, so each deposit ties back to the activity it came from.Learn more
- Sign-off before a fundraiser startsCopy the fundraising approval request form so coaches and sponsors get the right approvals before a page goes live.Learn more
- The right access for each staff memberOrganize pages into spaces and give staff the access they need, while the district keeps oversight.Learn more
- Keep 100% of what you raiseOmella makes money from optional tips, and donors can skip the tip. Card fees are passed to donors by default, and you can choose to cover them.Learn more
Founder-led support, on your busiest nights too
You're busy, and nights like prom and homecoming are stressful, with students lined up at the door. Founder-led support means our founders and team help you get set up, then support you through event night. We care how it goes.
- Our founders, Brett and David Kopf, talk with every school and district as they get started.
- Every school and district gets one-on-one onboarding.
- Live chat is on our website and in the Omella app.
“Omella is head and shoulders above with customer service. There are going to be hiccups with any large event, but you're often on your own on other platforms. Omella trouble shoots with you and is available. Our students also find the check out process easy. Our deans found the approval process for Guest Passes easy. Omella basically makes it very easy at every public facing step.”
Erin ManheimAssistant Director of Student Activities, St. Charles North High School 
“The Omella team is AMAZING - they care so much and have the tech expertise to make life so much more efficient and streamlined in the Student Activities world! Their customer service is second to none, you will NOT be disappointed bringing your department out of the old-school approach to events/fundraisers and working with them!”
Caitlin LucciStudent Activities Director, Niles West High School 
“Omella's customer services to the exceptional and that it is a super easy, user friendly platform.”
Kelly LuzzoDirector of Finance, Lincoln-Way
Start from something that already works
Copy a template, read how other schools set it up, or see where this fits with the rest of your collections.
Templates
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Common questions
What is a team fundraiser?
How is Omella different from Snap! Raise or Vertical Raise?
How much does it cost?
How much work is it for coaches?
Can parents help their player raise money?
Who gets reminders?
Can a business sponsor give by bank transfer?
Do donors need an account?
Can cash and check donations count toward our goal?
Do you support a-thons?
Which teams can run a fundraiser?
Can we see who is participating?
Can we change the goal or dates after launch?
Do we get help setting it up?
Team fundraising
Bring your team's goal. We'll help set up your fundraiser, join your kickoff and send the reminders, and your team keeps 100% of donations.
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