Overview
Canine Therapy Corps, Inc. empowers individuals recovering from physical and psychological trauma by harnessing the healing power of the human-animal bond. Their volunteers and certified therapy dogs provide goal-directed, interactive therapy, always free of charge.
For their holiday fundraiser, they wanted something fresh, interactive, and fun. They turned to GivingBlox and used the Perfect Poll fundraising game to launch a friendly "vote for your favorite therapy dog" competition.
The result: 93 donors, $3,500 raised, and hundreds of supporters cheering on their favorite pups.
The Challenge
Canine Therapy Corps wanted a year-end campaign that would:
- Celebrate their therapy dogs
- Engage supporters in a fun, lighthearted way
- Be easy to share on social media
- Raise unrestricted funds to support their therapy programs
- Require no custom tech or development
The key goal was to make giving enjoyable while showcasing the dogs who make their programs possible.
The Solution: GivingBlox Perfect Poll
GivingBlox Perfect Poll provided the ideal fit.
Perfect Poll allows nonprofits to run a "vote with your donation" contest. Donors select their favorite option—in this case one of twelve therapy dogs—and each $25 donation counts as one vote. A live leaderboard updates instantly, creating excitement and friendly competition.
Campaign Setup
- Game: Perfect Poll
- Theme: "12 Dogs of Christmas"
- Donation per Vote: $25
- Donor Incentive: Raffle entry for a luxury Chicago staycation
- Winning Dog Prize: One-month BarkBox subscription
- Contestants: Twelve certified therapy dogs with photos and short bios
The game page was bright, fun, mobile-friendly, and easy for supporters to share.
The Results
Fundraising Impact
- Total Raised: $3,500
- Total Donors: 93
- Average Donation: About $40
Many donors returned to cast multiple votes, which helped build momentum and keep the competition lively.
Supporter Engagement
- Donors enjoyed supporting "their" dog
- Social sharing helped attract new donors
- The real-time leaderboard encouraged repeat voting
- Photos and bios gave supporters an emotional connection
Operational Wins
- Fast and simple setup
- No custom development required
- Polished, interactive visual design
- Smooth donation flow that reduced friction and increased participation
Why It Worked
Emotional Connection
People care deeply about dogs and love supporting the ones that inspire them.
Interactive Giving
The competitive element encouraged supporters to continue voting.
Clear and Simple Structure
Twenty-five dollars equals one vote, which made participation easy to understand.
Compelling Incentives
The staycation raffle motivated donors, and the BarkBox reward added fun for the winning dog.
Campaign Snapshot
| Nonprofit | Canine Therapy Corps |
| Game Type | GivingBlox Perfect Poll |
| Therapy Dogs Featured | 12 |
| Donors | 93 |
| Total Raised | $3,500 |
| Vote Cost | $25 per vote |
| Donor Prize | Luxury Chicago staycation |
| Dog Prize | One-month BarkBox subscription |
"GivingBlox turned our holiday fundraiser into a memorable event. Supporters loved the friendly competition, and the donation process was smooth and simple. It was one of the easiest and most engaging campaigns we ran this year."
Ready to Try Perfect Poll for Your Organization?
Whether you're planning a holiday campaign, annual appeal, or any fundraising initiative where you want to boost engagement and results, Perfect Poll can help you achieve your goals while making giving fun for your donors.
Get Started Free – No Platform Fees
More About Perfect Poll:
- Create unlimited polls for free
- Real-time results and leaderboard
- Works on any device – no app download required
- Secure payment processing via Stripe
- Customizable branding and messaging
- Export donor data for follow-up
- Perfect for holiday campaigns, events, virtual fundraisers, and more
Have questions about how Perfect Poll can work for your organization? Contact us to learn more or schedule a demo.
