We are excited to introduce an innovative fundraising opportunity
that combines travel dreams with charitable giving:
Getaway Giveback
A Dream Vacations Fundraising Program
By
Melissa & Michael Nicholson Dream Vacations
The Getaway Giveback fundraising program, created by Melissa and Michael Nicholson with Dream Vacations, is designed to give nonprofit organizations a simple and rewarding way to raise money while offering their supporters something exciting in return. Through this initiative, registered 501(c)(3) charities can partner with Dream Vacations to run a vacation raffle where one lucky participant wins a fully arranged trip, and the organization benefits financially from the ticket sales.
The structure is straightforward: every dollar raised is divided equally, with half going directly to the nonprofit and the other half covering the cost of the vacation package. This 50/50 model makes the program transparent, easy to understand, and risk-free for the charity since the prize cost is taken directly from ticket revenue. Dream Vacations manages all aspects of the trip itself — from booking and reservations to ensuring the winner enjoys a seamless experience — so the organization can focus on promoting the fundraiser and engaging their community.
To make participation even easier, each nonprofit receives a free custom webpage branded with their name and cause. This webpage includes all of the details about the prize, ticket purchasing options, and promotional information, And your custom co-branded webpage will feature all the amazing travel With this tool, the organization can spread the word through social media, email, and local networks, making it simple for supporters to get involved. At the close of the campaign, the nonprofit announces the winner, and Dream Vacations takes care of fulfilling the prize.
The fundraising potential is flexible, depending on the ticket price and number of tickets sold. For example, if an organization sells 500 tickets at $20 each, it raises $10,000 in total: $5,000 goes directly to the charity, and $5,000 covers the vacation prize. Selling 400 tickets at $50 generates $20,000, splitting evenly between $10,000 to the charity and $10,000 to the prize. At a higher tier, selling 300 tickets at $100 raises $30,000, with $15,000 going to the nonprofit and $15,000 covering the vacation. These examples demonstrate how different pricing structures can align with the organization’s goals and the type of trip they wish to offer.
How It Works
Ticket Price | Tickets Sold | Total Raised | 50% To Charity | 50% Trip Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$20.00 | 500 | $10,000.00 | $5000.00 | $5000.00 |
$50.00 | 400 | $20,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00- |
$100.00 | 300 | $30,000.00 | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 |
Prize options can be tailored to fit the audience, ranging from a seven-night Caribbean or Alaskan cruise, to an all-inclusive resort stay in Mexico or the Caribbean, to a family-friendly Disney or Universal Orlando vacation, or even a European getaway with airfare included. By offering high-value travel prizes, organizations can generate more excitement and participation compared to traditional raffles.
The Co-Branded Fundraising Website
✨ Getaway Giveback: Your Next Fundraiser Starts Here
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