No, at Root Us On there is no cost to start a fundraiser or host your team page. Our service fees only apply to donations. We have a straightforward approach with no minimum participation requirements and no tiered pricing. The minimum fundraiser individual donation is $10.
We suggest $200 – $300 per player as a good starting point for your fundraiser goal. Your fundraiser goal will automatically increase as you reach it to keep your Super Fans invested right up to the end.
Your players will invite their family and friends to become Super Fans directly from their player account. There is no limit on how many they can invite but we recommend 10 – 20 Super Fans per player.
It is the payment Root Us On will send at the end of your fundraiser. You will receive a Funds Distribution statement that clearly outlines the total funds raised, your payment processing charges as well as our service fee. You can receive this payment via Direct Deposit or by check in the mail. The payment will be processed within 10 days of your fundraiser ending. For more information click here
Root Us On will send you a report, with your Funds Distribution statement, at the end of your fundraiser that shows the donation gross total raised for each player.
Root Us On utilizes Stripe to process online payments. The payment processing fees are collected directly by Stripe and their rate is 2.9% + .30 per transaction. These payment processing fees cover credit and debit card transaction fees. For more information click here
Super Fan engagement is what sets RUO apart. Fans love to be a part of your success. With our easy tools, you can send them email updates throughout the season to make them feel like fans not just donors.
No, RUO will generate reminder emails at the halfway point and a few days before your fundraiser ends. A thank you email is also sent to all your Super Fans nearing the end of your fundraiser.
Less than 5 minutes. We know everyone has busy schedules and have made the set up as quick and easy as possible. It is also mobile optimized so you can set up directly on your phone.
Root Us On will provide a standard player bio and a stock photo for your player page. We do highly recommend you personalize your page so your Super Fans know it’s you when they visit to donate.
Yes, this can be done from the “Edit Player Info” page when you’re on your player dashboard.
You can invite your family and friends to become Super Fans directly from your player account. There is no limit on how many you can invite but our recommendation is 10 – 20 Super Fans per player.
Yes, there are easy to use social and email sharing links on your player page. This will significantly help increase your team’s support.
Each year Root Us On donates a portion of our profits to support underprivileged youth sports.
You will receive an email or link to access a player’s page. From the player’s page, you can donate online with a debit or credit card. We do not accept cash donations.
You can donate as many times as you like to the same fundraiser or donate to multiple fundraisers.
Once you are invited by a player, you will receive periodic email updates from the coach throughout the season. As a Super Fan you can visit the team page for updates on their success or leave your support on the team’s message board found on the player’s page.
Each year Root Us On donates a portion of our profits to support underprivileged youth sports.
