Case Study: Special Olympics Alaska achieves record-breaking fundraising with OneCause

How Special Olympics Alaska Surpassed $300K & Sold Out Their Medal Wall with OneCause

Special Olympics Alaska wanted to reimagine its gala donor experience and move beyond outdated tech and spreadsheets. With new leadership, the organization needed a mobile-friendly, seamless way for guests to bid and give, reduce friction, and create a more mission-driven, engaging event experience, and it chose OneCause to help make that happen.

OneCause provided the fundraising platform and tools Special Olympics Alaska used to elevate the event, including mobile bidding, real-time text messaging, and a fund-a-need thermometer. The results were strong: the organization surpassed $300K, its “Buy Your Medal” wall sold out in 30 minutes, and the silent auction achieved record-breaking performance, showing how OneCause helped drive both generosity and donor engagement.

Special Olympics Alaska

Jessica Bjornstad

Vice President of Development & Communications