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2026 Kickstarter

Fundraising Challenge

Every sale counts January 14th through January 16th. Take the lead, raise more, and win cash prizes for your organization.

β˜…TOTAL PRIZE: $2,830β˜…

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Top 20 Organizations

The top 20 organizations to earn the most points during the challenge counts toward the leaderboard.

πŸ† 1st Place: $500 πŸ†

2nd place: $200 | 3rd place: $100 | 4th-20th place: $20

Rank Organization City Campaign Page Points

Leaderboard results refresh every 5 minutes. Please keep in mind that the final results displayed may be slightly delayed.

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Top 20 Team Members

Top 20 team members with the most points will receive bonus donations for their organization.

πŸ† 1st Place: $200 πŸ†

2nd place: $100 | 3rd place: $50 | 4th-20th place: $20

Rank Team Member Organization City Points Campaign Page

Leaderboard results refresh every 5 minutes. Please keep in mind that the final results displayed may be slightly delayed.

PARTICIPATING BRANDS

πŸ”΄ Live Updates

Jan 16 -- 11:59 PM
πŸŽ‰ That's a wrap! Huge thanks to everyone who participated and massive congrats to our winners. Incredible work all around. 300 organizations, 368 team members, and 1,400 supporters!
Jan 16 -- 3:20 PM
⏳ 7 hours left! Every support counts. Keep rallying!
Jan 16 -- 6:30 PM
πŸ” Eyes on the prize! Raa Middle School PTO and ChampionπŸ† Lodge 2 are only a few points away from making the leaderboard prize section.
Jan 16 -- 2:20 PM
⚑ Afternoon boost time! Use the promo tools we shared via email to spread the word and rally supporters!!
Jan 16 -- 12:20 PM
🏁 3rd place is up for grabs! Southside Girls Athletics and ARIII 7v7 Traveling Tour are head to head at 180 points.
Jan 16 -- 11:27 AM
⚑ What a surge! KSA AYSF jumps into the lead with 472 points.
Jan 16 -- 10:00 AM
🎯 So close! The 10th to 20th place race is tight and every sale can change the leaderboard.
Jan 16 -- 8:58 AM
πŸ“Š Close race for 3rd place! Hertford County High School Beta Club and National Student Nurses' Association at Los Angeles Harbor College are tied at 150 points.
Jan 16 -- 8:00 AM
🏁 Last day kickoff! The final push starts now. Let's rally support and finish strong.
Jan 15 -- 8:30 PM
πŸ”₯ Day 2 recap! 240 organizations, 257 team members, 1,714 units sold, and 900 supporters. Amazing work. Let's keep it going.
Jan 15 -- 6:23 PM
πŸ‘ 201 organizations participating! Amazing energy. Let's keep it going.
Jan 15 -- 5:20 PM
🧩 Teamwork at its best! Bruno Kalonji and Matthew Shafer are leading the way for KSA AYSF with 216 combined points.
Jan 15 -- 3:26 PM
🌟 Org shoutout! Dominguez Park Volunteer Association is making big moves on the leaderboard.
Jan 15 -- 12:40 PM
πŸ”₯ Big jump! KSA AYSF takes the lead with 296 points.
Jan 15 -- 11:30 AM
🚨 Tight competition for 8th place as GB Baseball 10U Spring and Model UN are locked at 78 points.
Jan 15 -- 10:00 AM
πŸ™Œ Shoutout to some amazing team members climbing the leaderboard: Kaden Dewberry, Lakari Williams, Ms Yessenia Feliciano, Jordan Capron, and so many more. Keep it up!
Jan 15 -- 8:50 AM
βš”οΈ Anyone can win! KSA AYSF and St Sylvester School are going head to head for the top spot, both at 132 points ✨
Jan 15 -- 8:00 AM
⚑ Day 2 is off to a strong start with new organizations joining the challenge and nonstop movement across the leaderboard. Stay tuned for all the exciting updates coming today!
Jan 14 -- 9:44 PM
πŸ”₯ Quick Day 1 Recap: 665 units sold, 135 organizations participating, and 352 supporters already involved. What a day and it is not even over yet πŸ‘€ Keep pushing tonight, with even more to come tomorrow πŸš€
Jan 14 -- 9:44 PM
πŸ‘€ ARIII 7v7 Traveling Tour just climbed into 3rd place! The leaderboard is changing fast and anything can happen…
Jan 14 -- 6:57 PM
πŸ”₯ The competition is heating up St Sylvester School and KSA AYSF are battling for the top spots, both sitting at 120 points!
Jan 14 -- 5:21 PM
πŸŽ‰ Shoutout to Ashley Waters, Logan Jeffries, Jayden Quiroga, and Bristol Pruitt for making the Top 20 team members, all tied at 12 points!
Jan 14 -- 4:19 PM
πŸš€ Wow! St Sylvester School skyrocketed to 1st place with 96 points.
Jan 14 -- 4:15 PM
πŸ”₯ Tight race! Orchard Elementary School, Southside Girls Athletics, and Sand Volleyball Club at UAH are locked in a three way tie at 27 points.
Jan 14 -- 2:35 PM
πŸ“Š A close race for 20th place as Stadium Powerlifting and Fitness and Sand Volleyball Club at UAH are tied at 15 points.
Jan 14 -- 2:35 PM
πŸ™Œ Team member shoutout! Jordan Capron from GB Baseball 10U Spring is leading the ranks with 36 points.
Jan 14 -- 1:43 PM
πŸ“ˆ Update! GB Baseball 10U Spring skyrockets to 1st place with 72 points, with KSA AYSF close behind at 56 points.
Jan 14 -- 11:05 AM
πŸ”₯ Up to 24 points! Griffith Thomas Elementary and National Student Nurses' Association at Los Angeles Harbor College are now tied for the lead.
Jan 14 -- 11:05 AM
πŸš€ Watch out! Andrea Believes Foundation is now tied in the fight for the top spot at 21 points.
Jan 14 -- 10:16 AM
πŸ† It's a 1st place showdown! Dream Film Academy and Griffith Thomas Elementary are neck and neck with 21 points each.
Jan 14 -- 9:36 AM
🀝 National Student Nurses' Association: Los Angeles Harbor College and Griffith Thomas Elementary are locked in a tie for 2nd place with 18 points.
Jan 14 -- 9:34 AM
πŸ”₯ Leaderboard shake up! Dream Film Academy moved into 1st place with 21 points.
Jan 14 -- 8:24 AM
Florence Bowser Elementary School PTA climbed to 2nd place with 12 points πŸ”₯
Jan 14 -- 7:50 AM
National Student Nurses' Association at Los Angeles Harbor College took the lead and claimed 1st place with 18 points 🚨
Jan 14 -- 4:11 AM
The 2026 Kickstarter Fundraising Challenge Starts Today! πŸŽ‰

FAQ

How can I participate and win the GroupRaise 2026 Kickstarter Fundraising Challenge?

  • Most Points: All sales made on an organizer campaign page or a team member personal fundraising page from Wednesday, January 14 2026, 12:00 AM PST to Friday, January 16 2026, 11:59 PM PST will count toward the Fundraising Challenge. Each $5 in sales = 1 Point.
  • The top 20 organizations with the most points wins $500 | 2nd place: $200 | 3rd place: $100 | 4th - 20th place: $20 each.
  • The top 20 team members with the most points wins bonus donations for their organization: 1st place: $200 | 2nd place: $100 | 3rd place: $50 | 4th - 20th place: $20 each.
  • Marketplace Incentive: Valid for the first 50 organizations that sell three (3) or more popcorn vouchers OR snack packs on January 16, 2026. Each qualifying organization will receive $20.
  • Eligibility: Organizations must have an active GroupRaise Fundraising Campaign on January 14th-16th 2026. All GroupRaise offers are eligible for this challenge.

    *In the event of a tie for any prize or leaderboard position, the ranking will be determined based on which participant achieved their final result first.