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For Donors
How do I enter a charity prize draw?
Visit any active campaign page and choose your entry method. You can enter by making a charitable donation, spending Deed Bucks, or using the free alternative method of entry. All methods give you equal odds of winning.
Is it really free to enter?
Yes. Every draw on The Daily Deed offers a genuinely free entry method. No purchase is necessary to enter or win any prize. Free entries have the exact same odds as entries earned through donations or Deed Bucks.
How many times can I enter a single draw?
You can earn multiple entries into a single draw through different methods. Each donation earns entries based on the amount, and you can use Deed Bucks for additional entries. The free entry method provides one entry per campaign per eligibility period.
When are winners announced?
Winners are drawn when a campaign reaches its end date. The winner is contacted directly via email and has a set window to verify their identity and claim their prize. Verified winners are posted on the Winners page.
How do I know the draws are fair?
Every draw uses a certified random number generator that treats all entries equally. The entire drawing process is logged in an immutable audit trail that records the total entries, random seed, and selected winner. This record cannot be altered after the fact.
Do I have to pay taxes on a prize?
Prize winnings may be subject to federal and state income tax. For prizes valued at $600 or more, The Daily Deed will issue an IRS Form 1099-MISC. Winners are responsible for reporting prize income on their tax returns. We recommend consulting a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Can I enter if I live outside the United States?
Currently, The Daily Deed is available to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. Some draws may have additional state-level restrictions, which are disclosed in the official rules for each campaign.
Are my donations tax-deductible?
Donations made through The Daily Deed go to verified 501(c)(3) nonprofits and may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. However, the portion of a donation that represents the fair market value of a prize entry may not be deductible. Consult your tax advisor for details specific to your situation.
How do I know which charities are legitimate?
Every nonprofit on The Daily Deed is a verified 501(c)(3) organization that has been vetted by our partnerships team. We verify tax-exempt status, review financial transparency ratings, and confirm organizational legitimacy before any charity is approved on the platform.
What happens if a campaign does not reach its funding goal?
Campaigns may still complete and draw a winner even if the funding goal is not fully reached. The funds raised up to that point are still delivered to the charity. If a campaign is cancelled before completion, all donors are notified and any applicable refund policy is communicated through the campaign page.
For Charities
How can my nonprofit run a prize draw on The Daily Deed?
Visit the Charities page and submit an application. Our partnerships team reviews applications within three business days. We look for verified 501(c)(3) status, organizational legitimacy, and mission alignment. Once approved, we work with you to design and launch your first campaign.
What does it cost for a charity to use The Daily Deed?
The Daily Deed handles all platform costs, prize procurement, and fulfillment. The platform retains a percentage of funds raised to cover operational costs including technology, compliance, payment processing, and prize sourcing. Charities receive the remaining funds with full transparency on the split.
Does The Daily Deed handle legal compliance?
Yes, fully. The Daily Deed manages all promotion compliance including official rules drafting, state-by-state eligibility analysis, void-where-prohibited disclosures, age verification, winner eligibility verification, and tax reporting. Charities do not need to engage separate legal counsel for the promotion.
How are prizes sourced and fulfilled?
The Daily Deed sources and fulfills all prizes directly. Charities do not need to procure, store, or ship any prizes. The platform maintains relationships with suppliers for luxury goods, travel experiences, vehicles, electronics, and cash prizes to ensure reliable fulfillment.
What kind of results can charities expect?
Charity prize draw campaigns typically generate significantly higher engagement than traditional donation pages. Partners have seen up to three times more donor engagement, higher average donation amounts, and acquisition of new donors who had no prior relationship with the organization.
How quickly do charities receive their funds?
Funds are disbursed to charity partners on a regular settlement cycle after the campaign concludes and winner verification is complete. The exact timing depends on the campaign structure, but most charities receive their funds within 30 days of campaign completion.
Can a charity run multiple campaigns at once?
Yes. Many of our charity partners run multiple concurrent campaigns with different prizes and donor audiences. The platform supports any number of active campaigns per charity, and our partnerships team can help optimize campaign strategy and timing.
What reporting and analytics do charities receive?
Charity partners receive detailed campaign analytics including total funds raised, number of entries, donor demographics, conversion rates, and engagement metrics. This data helps charities understand their new donor audiences and plan future campaigns.
About the Draw Process
What is a certified random number generator?
A certified random number generator (RNG) is a system that produces numbers with verified statistical randomness. The Daily Deed uses an RNG that ensures each entry has a mathematically equal probability of being selected. This is the same standard used by state lottery systems and regulated gaming platforms.
What is an immutable audit trail?
An immutable audit trail is a tamper-proof record of every action taken during the draw process. It logs the total number of entries, the random number generation, and the winner selection in a way that cannot be modified, deleted, or reversed after the fact. This provides complete transparency and accountability.
Can Daily Deed staff enter draws?
No. Employees, contractors, and immediate family members of The Daily Deed and its charity partners are not eligible to enter draws. This policy is clearly stated in the official rules for every campaign and is strictly enforced.
What if the selected winner is ineligible?
If the initial winner is found to be ineligible during the verification process or fails to respond within the claim period, an alternate winner is drawn using the same certified RNG process. The alternate winner selection follows the same verification procedures.
How long do winners have to claim their prize?
Winners are notified via email and typically have 14 days to respond and begin the verification process. The specific claim window is detailed in the official rules for each campaign. If a winner does not respond within the claim period, an alternate winner is selected.
Are draw results published publicly?
Yes. Verified winners are listed on The Daily Deed's Winners page with their first name, last initial, state, prize description, and campaign details. Full audit trail documentation is maintained on file and available for regulatory review.
About Deed Bucks
What are Deed Bucks?
Deed Bucks are The Daily Deed's loyalty and engagement currency. You earn them through platform activities like creating an account, referring friends, daily check-ins, and engaging with campaigns. Deed Bucks can be spent on entries into any active prize draw.
How do I earn Deed Bucks?
You can earn Deed Bucks in several ways: completing your profile, referring new users to the platform, daily app engagement, sharing campaigns on social media, and other activities as they are introduced. Each action awards a specific number of Deed Bucks.
Can I buy Deed Bucks?
No. Deed Bucks cannot be purchased with money. They are earned exclusively through platform engagement and activity. This design ensures that Deed Bucks function as a loyalty reward rather than a secondary currency for buying draw entries.
Do Deed Bucks entries have the same odds as other entries?
Yes. Entries earned through Deed Bucks have exactly the same odds as entries earned through donations or the free entry method. The certified random number generator treats every entry identically regardless of how it was obtained.
Do Deed Bucks expire?
Deed Bucks remain in your account as long as your account is active. Specific expiration policies, if any, are detailed in the platform terms of service. We recommend spending your Deed Bucks on campaigns you are interested in rather than accumulating them indefinitely.
Can I transfer Deed Bucks to another user?
No. Deed Bucks are non-transferable and tied to your individual account. They cannot be sent, gifted, sold, or traded to other users. This policy prevents manipulation and ensures the integrity of the loyalty system.
Legal and Compliance
Is The Daily Deed a lottery or gambling platform?
No. The Daily Deed is a promotional giveaway platform, not a lottery or gambling service. The key distinction is that no purchase is necessary to enter any draw. Lotteries require payment to participate, while giveaways must offer a free entry method. The Daily Deed provides free entry on every campaign.
How is a charity giveaway different from a raffle?
A raffle requires participants to purchase a ticket to enter, making it a form of lottery that is heavily regulated and, in most states, only permitted for licensed nonprofit organizations. A giveaway offers a free entry method, removing the purchase requirement. The Daily Deed operates as a promotional giveaway, which provides broader legal compliance across all 50 states.
What states can participate in Daily Deed draws?
The Daily Deed is available in most U.S. states. Some states have additional promotion registration or bonding requirements, and certain campaigns may be void in specific states based on local regulations. State eligibility is clearly disclosed in the official rules for each campaign.
How does The Daily Deed protect my personal information?
The Daily Deed follows industry-standard security practices to protect personal information including encryption, secure payment processing, and limited data retention. The platform's privacy policy details what information is collected, how it is used, and your rights regarding your data.
Where can I find the official rules for a draw?
The official rules for each campaign are linked directly on the campaign page. These rules detail eligibility requirements, entry methods, odds disclosure, prize description, winner selection process, claim procedures, and all legal terms governing the promotion.
Who regulates charity giveaways?
Charity giveaways are subject to federal oversight by the FTC and state-level regulation by attorneys general offices. Some states require registration or bonding for prize promotions above certain prize thresholds. The Daily Deed manages all regulatory compliance on behalf of its charity partners.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchases do not increase odds of winning. See Official Rules for details.
