Frequently Asked Questions...

Why should I have a gold fundraiser instead of a more traditional fundraiser?

It's a fundraising solution that requires little effort or out-of-pocket expense for your group, and at the same time benefits both the membership and the organization.

This is the ultimate win-win. The process for testing and assessing gold is fascinating, one which your members are sure to enjoy. Participants are often shocked at how much their unwanted gold items are worth.


What's special about Goldfundraising.com ?

Goldfundraising.com is a service provided by E & D gold buyers. We are a family run business that has been purchasing gold items from the public since 1980. We are fair, trustworthy, reputable and professional. The gold buying services we offer have received independent media coverage and have been featured in several newspapers and television outlets. Please view our independent coverage here.


Exactly how much money will my organization receive?

Your organization will receive 20% of our gross payout at the end of the fundraiser. The dollar amount generated will be based on what your members sell and what type of turnout we achieve. Typically a fundraiser will generate $20,000 in payouts resulting in a $4,000 donation for your cause. Many generate larger payouts, some smaller payouts.


How much will the participants be paid for their items and how will they be paid?

All attendees will be paid in cash at the current market value for their gold items. The payout will be based on the price of gold on the day of the event.


What do you purchase?

Full details of what we purchase can be found on our about us page.

Is the donation goldfundraising.com will be making deducted from the attendees payout?

No. All attendees will receive 100% of the value for their items. Goldfundraising.com will make its 20% donation from the full gross proceeds.


We are not a registered charity / non-profit. Can we still have an event?

Absolutely. We are happy to serve any organization with a financial need. We've done many events with homeowner associations, schools and public businesses just to name a few.


Where can our event be held?

Your event can be held in virtually any space that can accommodate your members. Our setup is simple and requires little space.


How much lead time do we need to book an event?

Typical lead time is 2-3 weeks. It will depend on scheduling availability and the manner in which you would like to promote the event.


Is a gold fundraiser a stand-alone event or can it be combined with other fundraising?

Our events are great stand alone fundraisers but can also serve as a wonderful complement to more traditional fundraising. For example, if you also had a silent auction your members/attendees could use their new found cash to fund silent auction purchases.


How do we put the event together?

Please call us at 800-535-5168 to speak with an event coordinator or click here to send us an email.

Some things to think about will be how many people will attend, where it will be held and the date and time of the event.


Can goldfundraising.com help us with promoting our event?

Our event coordinator would be happy to assist. We will provide you with a list of items we purchase so it can be given to the attendees. We can also provide you with materials including invitations, sample emails or flyers.