Ascend provides online 50/50 and lottery‑style fundraising programs that help charities, foundations, and not‑for‑profits expand their donor base and generate recurring revenue. ” announcements to keep participants engaged.
Funding
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Founders
Product
Problem
Charities and non‑profits often rely on one‑off events or limited‑reach fundraising methods, making it difficult to continuously attract new donors and generate predictable, recurring revenue.
Solution
Ascend offers a fully online, gaming‑based fundraising platform that runs 24/7/365, enabling organizations to host 50/50 raffles, “Catch the Ace” lotteries, and sweepstakes. Participants purchase digital tickets, with a portion of proceeds awarded as cash prizes while the remainder supports the charity, creating a “prize appeal” that draws new donors across entire states or provinces. The platform handles ticket sales, payment processing, winner selection, and prize distribution automatically, delivering regular “Winner!” announcements that keep participants engaged. Results and donor data are captured in real time and can be shared via email, social media, or press, helping organizations grow their donor database and maintain ongoing relationships. By integrating a dedicated website and seamless multi‑device support, Ascend provides a scalable, end‑to‑end online experience that turns occasional contributors into recurring supporters.
Target Audience
Primary customers are registered charities, foundations, and other non‑profit organizations seeking to expand their donor base and secure recurring online fundraising revenue.
Features
- 24/7/365 online raffle, 50/50, Catch the Ace, and sweepstakes programs with digital ticket sales
- Integrated payment processing and automated winner selection compliant with charitable gaming regulations
- Real‑time “Winner!” announcements and email ticket delivery to sustain donor engagement
- Dedicated, mobile‑responsive campaign websites that handle millions of simultaneous transactions
- Built‑in analytics for tracking donor acquisition, revenue growth, and recurring donation trends
- Multi‑channel sharing tools for email, social media, and press to amplify campaign visibility