Footrace Against Time

Fundraisers are private companies that work alongside charitable organizations to help them in finding funds through different programs. By working with several charities, fundraisers are able to organize publicity and other products that would be prohibitively expensive for individual charities to provide for themselves.

Fundraisers are key events when it comes to auto donation programs. They provide pickup services, vehicle auctions and clerical support for the charities who work with them. Individual charities could not use car donation programs without their know-how, as the cost of providing the necessary equipment and staff would exceed the proceeds of sales.

Also, fundraisers provide publicity through the press, television, radio and the Internet to provide notiofication of the charities' programs. When you give a used auto to a charity, the fundraiser manages the details of the collection and sale, and the charity receives the sale price, less the cost of title transfer and the fundraiser's fee. Most often, 40% to 60% of the cash from the sale are received by the charity.

The simplicity of having your car picked up within 24 to 48 hours after you call your charity program to make the donation is possible due to fundraisers. They are aware of the tax laws and will provide you with the correct forms for your deductible contribution. Since fundraisers support several charities, you can give your car to a particular charity or you can arrange for each of the charities teamed with the fundraiser to have part of the proceeds.

The gift of your donated used car is important to charities today. Several receive between one fifth and four fifths of their funding through this source. With the economy in a notable downturn, cash offerings are less available while the need for charitable assistance is rising. If you have a car that you are not using, whether it is running or not, consider using it as a donation to a charity that supplies important services for your community.

Fundraisers manage essential help to charities by allowing them to benefit from vehicle donation programs no matter what the size of their organization. Many worthwhile charities could not continue to function without their services.