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Introducing First Step: the best way to opt-in students
Stop chasing donors and volunteers all year—FutureFund's First Step program helps you sign them up for multiple fundraisers at once and strike while the iron's hot.
Your school’s success story starts with parents
Get them on board early—and get ahead of your fundraising goals
Chasing parents to donate or volunteer throughout the year is exhausting for everyone. Schools that secure these commitments at the start of the year raise way more than schools that don’t—and you can do it all at once with FutureFund FastTrack.
Image: FutureFund Co-Founder Erin Shimy and a parent volunteer at a 2024 Fun Run in Alameda County, California
Image: FutureFund Co-Founder Erin Shimy and a parent volunteer at a 2024 Fun Run in Alameda County, California
Smash school fundraising goals before fall arrives
Everyone wants to help out during back-to-school season. Strike while the iron is hot and collect donations for multiple fundraisers at once.
A one-stop shop for donors
- Show parents the causes you want them to support when they’re excited—instead of asking them later when they’re exhausted
Easy online forms
- Collect everything from essential contact info to permission slips and student allergy forms.
Multi-language support
- FutureFund natively supports 8 languages, and uses AI translations to reach dozens more.
- Communicate with your community in their preferred languages and show them why their support matters.
Trusted by thousands of schools and organizations
Everything you need in one place
Fly past your fundraising goals before the school year even starts
First Step lets you sign up parents early to support multiple fundraisers at once, reducing friction and increasing how much you raise.
Keep parent information safe and secure
Collect and securely store donor and volunteer data with user-friendly forms and waivers, all stored in a secure, compliant, and searchable database with customizable access permissions.
Make your school community more accessible for everyone
Make giving easy with AI translation for your website and donation pages, flexible payment options, installment plans, and corporate matching support.
And so much more...
Mobile optimized
ADA compliant
Multi-language support
Built-in messaging system
Secure parent directory
Participant dashboards
Easy corporate matching
Instalment payments available
Automatic tax receipts
Clean and accurate financial reports
Free online store
Custom school branding
Attach custom forms and waivers
Manage volunteer positions
Resolve disputed transactions
Ready-to-go templates for other campaigns
Join over the 2,000 schools using FutureFund
Schools that sign up get full access to all of FutureFund's features—it's always free and it always will be.
Frequently asked questions
How does the First Step process work?
When you register for First Step, we work with you to prepare for next year’s school fundraising efforts—so you can hit the ground running and hit key financial targets in advance.
Together, we’ll plan a single event for the start of the year where parents can:
Together, we’ll plan a single event for the start of the year where parents can:
- Sign up students for programs
- Purchase spirit wear
- Join your PTA
- Donate to multiple school fundraisers
Why should I start planning next year’s school fundraiser sign-ups so early?
Back-to-school season is when people are most excited about supporting your school. Once the year gets busy and the holidays approach, families have less time and money to go around.
Working with us now means you can sign up volunteers and secure donations as soon as the next school year starts. That means you:
Working with us now means you can sign up volunteers and secure donations as soon as the next school year starts. That means you:
- Spend less time chasing them down throughout the year
- Make supporting your school easier and more convenient
- Raise more money by asking when people want to give
I’m already behind schedule—how long does this take?
Working with us to streamline your sign-ups for next year is easy. Just get in touch with us and we’ll walk you through the process one-on-one. That helps you and your volunteers save time now—and save even more next fall.
How many spots are available for First Step?
We work with as many school groups as we can each year—but our calendar fills up quickly. Most schools we work with start planning next year’s sign-ups in the spring so that they can count on our help and wrap everything up before school’s out for summer.
How does FutureFund keep member data and other information secure?
At FutureFund, we respect your privacy and never share your data with anyone. We offer the same level of privacy and security as your financial institution. Our platform is also built to comply with education-focused legislation across the country, including child protection laws.
How does FutureFund stay ADA compliant?
FutureFund is designed for compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Our platform is built with user-friendliness and accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities, as core priorities.
We also adhere to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, which covers a wide range of recommendations for making web content more accessible, including:
We also adhere to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, which covers a wide range of recommendations for making web content more accessible, including:
- Visual elements such as color contrast for those with vision impairments.
- Support for assistive technology like screen readers for the blind or visually impaired.
- Navigability by keyboard for those who may be unable to use a mouse.
FutureFund's commitment to ADA compliance helps us not only serve a wider community but also offer a seamless experience for all users—enabling PTAs, schools, and other groups to engage more effectively with all parents and volunteers.