Case Study: St. Francis DeSales High School raises $15K in 24-hour Giving Tuesday campaign with OneCause

How DeSales High School Sparked Online Giving in 24 Hours

St. Francis DeSales High School faced the sudden loss of in-person fundraising due to COVID-19 and needed a way to keep donors engaged and sustain revenue for operations. The school turned to OneCause fundraising software (OneCause Online Giving Solution) to power virtual events and campaigns—most notably their 2020 Giving Tuesday effort.

Using OneCause’s tools—impact statements, a matching-gift feature, an automated donor wall, and integrated social sharing with #DeSalesGives20—DeSales ran a focused 24-hour campaign that raised $15K, executed four campaigns in 2020 with six-plus more planned, and ultimately raised 100% more than if events had been canceled. OneCause’s platform streamlined donor communication and recognition, amplifying reach and measurable fundraising impact.

St. Francis DeSales High School

Misty Scurlock

Director