How to Get Started
Watch the quick walkthrough below — it covers everything you need to know before launching.
Best Ways to Get Cards Out
The more hands your cards reach, the more your organization raises. Here's what works.
Social Media + Branding Kits
Share your fundraiser across your social channels using our provided branding kits and templates. Post regularly, tag supporters, and make it easy to spread the word.
Pass Them All Out
The simplest rule — don't hold onto cards. Put every card into someone's hands. Family, friends, neighbors, coworkers. Make it a team effort: everyone should be actively distributing.
Use Incentives & Prizes
Motivate your team with rewards for selling. Healthy competition makes fundraising fun and drives real results. Get creative with whatever fits your group!
Frequently Asked Questions
Click any question to watch a short answer video.
Tailgate cards give cardholders access to exclusive discounts at local businesses in their area. Each card is sold by your organization's members and supporters — every sale goes directly toward your fundraising goal. Cardholders simply present the card at participating businesses to redeem their deals. It's a win for your organization, a win for local businesses, and a win for anyone who loves saving money.
Assigning distributors is quick and straightforward through your Tailgate dashboard. The interface is clean and easy to navigate — simply add your team members and assign cards to them in just a few clicks. The full step-by-step process is detailed in the video above, but most organizations are up and running in minutes.
Absolutely — social media is one of the best ways to get cards into your community fast. Use our ready-made branding kits and caption templates to keep everything looking sharp and consistent. Make sure to tag @Tailgate in your posts so we can reshare your campaign and get it in front of an even bigger audience.
At the end of each month, our team will reach out to check in on the health of your organization and confirm your payment details. Once confirmed, your earnings are sent straight to your bank account via direct deposit — no checks, no waiting around.
Yes! You can view your leaderboard from both the organization level — seeing a full picture of how every member and team is performing — and the individual team level, where each team can track their own progress through their dedicated page. It's a great way to keep everyone motivated, recognize top sellers, and build healthy competition throughout your campaign.
New businesses and discounts are added to the card on a regular basis — and the card is constantly being updated. Cardholders can always see the latest offers and newly added businesses through the Tailgate app, so the value of the card only increases over time.