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Site Review: Card Raising

Site URL: CardRaising.com

Content:  This is a fundraising site that leverages the sale of greeting cards to generate dollars for schools.

Design:  The entire site looks clean and light—users will not be distracted by flashing design elements or over-the-top advertising. Several explanatory elements help first-timers understand exactly how the site works and what they can expect from the process and the product. The people behind CardRaising go above and beyond to make sure that everything is as transparent and user-friendly as possible.

card raisingReview:  It’s no secret that greeting cards are big business. CardRaising provides a convenient, online method of creating and purchasing greeting cards for any occasion, with the added bonus that 30 percent of each sale is gifted to a school in need.

Schools cannot receive funds from CardRaising without first registering. Administrators can get their school on the list of possible fund recipients in a matter of minutes by filling out a few online forms. Once approved, it is simply a matter of spreading the word about CardRaising and encouraging faculty, staff, parents and the community to use the service for all their greeting-card needs. The more people who purchase their greeting cards from the site, the more opportunities the school has to receive money.

The process of creating and purchasing cards is simple and intuitive. The online tools are easy to use, and the digital proofs are an accurate representation of the actual product.

Bottom Line:  Amid a trend of philanthropic sales sites, CardRaising stands out from the crowd.

 

Article by Jason Tomaszewski, EducationWorld Associate Editor
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