MoneyDolly

We just started using this app to help my daughter raise money for travel ball and we have been doing well. It is pretty easy to manage around the app and figure out what you need to do. We did hit a couple situations where we had some hiccups. The app doesn’t really explain to you what or why you are doing the daily challenges to make it worth it. What are the coins for that you are awarded with. Do you get to use them at all. Then we have 2 parents helping the player but the accounts don’t sync up to each other. When adding contacts you can only add 50 then need to delete some before you can add more. Then when trying to share on social media all of us using the app in our group had issues. Not receiving coins when we added to a platform. The app not connecting to the platform so we could post it. So we had to find other ways to add it. Those are just the ones I have come across in the first couple days.

MoneyDolly is a solid and modern solution for fundraising, especially for youth groups, schools, and community organizations that want to move beyond old-fashioned sale-of-items or door-to-door collections. Its strengths lie in automation, transparency, gamification, and reducing friction for both organizers and donors. However, it’s not perfect. Privacy and messaging practices need careful oversight, and users should understand fee structures. For some, the app’s automated actions may feel intrusive or opaque unless well managed. Also, some UI quirks and performance issues remain, particularly on certain devices. If I were giving it a score (out of 5), based on aggregate user reviews and tradeoffs, I’d give it about 4.2 to 4.4 / 5 in real-world usability (versus the “ideal” 5/5).

I recently used the MoneyDolly app for a cheer fundraiser, and it was an absolute game-changer. The app is super easy to use. Setting up my campaign took just a few minutes, and sharing it with family and friends was easy as well thanks to the built-in social sharing tools. What I love most is how organized everything is-real-time tracking of donations, team progress, and personalized pages for each participant made it way more efficient than traditional fundraising. It also helps eliminate the awkwardness of going door-to-door or dealing with cash. Our group raised more than we expected, and everyone-from students to parents-had a smooth experience. Highly recommend MoneyDolly for any team, club, or organization looking to fundraise smarter, not harder!