Frequently Asked Questions for schools

Toko is an online platform where schools can sell their products and services to successfully raise funds for their projects through an innovative and engaging auction and ecommerce platform. With Toko, you can sell, auction, organise raffles or simply ask for some donations.

Toko is a New Zealand owned company based in Auckland. All our staff are located in New Zealand.

Register with us for free and create one, two or more fundraising projects.

Then add your products or services donated to you to achieve your projects through our innovated tools such as auctions, Buy now, raffles or donations.

Once it is live, users from all around the country can bid, buy, play raffles or just donate to help your school achieve your fundraising projects.

100% of the money collected is yours

Toko is proud to be New Zealand's only platform dedicated to school fundraising.

Our team has a deep connection with schools across the country—as parents, PTFA members, board members, and teachers. We understand firsthand the challenges schools face when raising funds for activities, special projects, furniture, and more. We've been there, we’re still there, and we continue to support our own children, cousins, and friends in their school fundraising efforts.

That’s why we created a platform that’s easy to use, highly effective, and the most affordable option available.

But that's not all,
No Fees for Schools – Schools receive 100% of the funds from purchases, services, and donations.

Expanded Reach – Most schools rely on their immediate community for fundraising. With Toko, they can connect with supporters nationwide or worldwide. For exemple, students can sell their artwork, pottery, or request donations for school camps from family members in a different region or even abroad .

Support from Anywhere – Buyers and donors across New Zealand can easily browse projects and choose which schools or projects to support.

Maximise your reward – PTFAs work 110% to secure high-quality products or services. These are then sold to the community to raise funds. By extending your reach, your are also extending the amount some people are willing to pay for a service or a product.

Toko is the only fundraising platform that lets you sell, auction, run raffles, or request donations—all in one place.

Best of all, it's completely FREE for schools, with no commission fees and no subscription required.

We’re constantly adding new features to help schools reach their fundraising goals.

There are many benefits for using toko for your fundraising:

No Fees for Schools – Schools receive 100% of the funds from purchases, services, and donations.

Expanded Reach – Most schools rely on their immediate community for fundraising. With Toko, you can connect with supporters nationwide or worldwide. For exemple, students can sell their artwork, pottery, or request donations for school camps from family members in a different region or even abroad .

Support from Anywhere – Buyers and donors across New Zealand can easily browse projects and choose which schools or projects to support. Your projects, auctions or any products that you are selling on Toko are visible by anyone.

Maximise your reward – PTFAs work 110% to secure high-quality products or services. These are then sold to the community to raise funds. By extending your reach, your are also extending the amount some people are willing to pay for a service or a product.

Online Fundraising: A free, weather-proof, and time-flexible alternative to traditional fundraising, making it easier to raise funds anytime, anywhere.

Traditional fundraising is a great complement to online fundraising with Toko, and we encourage schools to use both for the best results.

While events like sausage sizzles, ice cream sales, Agricultural Days, and runathons can be successful, they often depend on factors like weather, time, and volunteer availability. For example, if an ice cream sale takes place on a rainy day or is staffed for only an hour, the funds raised may be limited.

Online fundraising removes these restrictions—it's not affected by weather, time constraints, or high costs. By combining both approaches, schools can maximize their fundraising potential and reach a wider audience.

Toko is completely free for schools! There are no subscription fees or commissions on the amount raised.

The only cost is the standard card transaction fee, ranging from 1.5% to 2%, which is charged by our payment processing service.

Toko is unique and different from fundraising platforms like Givealittle and online marketplaces like Trade Me.

1. **Completely Free** – We don’t charge buyers any winning fees or take commissions from schools.

2. **100% Focused on School Fundraising** – Unlike other platforms that host personal fundraisers or business investments, Toko is dedicated solely to helping schools reach their fundraising goals.

3. **Multiple Fundraising Options** – Schools can raise funds through auctions, Buy Now products, donations, and raffles. And we’re continually adding new ways to engage with communities and supporters nationwide.

You can still create an account and request some donations. Donors might be interested to contribute to your special projects and help your schools.

Your school can also ask parents or community members to donate quality items they don't need anymore. The school can then sell or auctions these products and keep the profit. Think of it as a kind of trademe for schools without listing and winning fees.

Yes any schools in New Zealand can register. It is free and 100% of the money you collect goes to you.

Navigate to the "List your school" page and click on the green tab on the right hand side of the screen called "Register your school". Enter your details and register. You can now start creating project and uploading auctions, buy now, raffles, ... .

Alternatively you can fill up the form on the page and one of our team member will get in touch with you.

One of our account managers will contact you to confirm that your registration is correct and finalised. We will discuss about auctions and instant bookings and might give you a quick demo if needed.
We will also answer any questions you might have.

Yes you will be able to change anything on your account except your email address. We recommend using the email address which is use to receive bookings and customer messages. You can update anything else except this.