Let your passion shine through
People will respond to your energy and enthusiasm. If you tell them about your passion and why you are fundraising, people will get behind you.
Don't be afraid to ask
It feels good to help someone else and you are giving people the opportunity to become involved in your cause by making a donation. So don’t be afraid to ask - you’ll be surprised at how often people say yes.
Plan it out
Once your campaign is up and running, plan to send out updates through your social networks to your friends and family - they want to hear how your campaign is going and will send you encouragement! Also make sure you update them on how much you raised at the end of your campaign.
Make a donation to yourself
Lead by example. The first donation is one of the most important drivers to your cause, as it will show your determination and demonstrate to your supporters how much they can donate.
Raise 46% more by SMSing your closest friends!
Fundraisers who share their page by SMS raise 46% more than those who don’t! Share your page with your closest friends (and people who you think will donate) first to help boost donations.
Share your page on socials
Encourage your friends to share your page. For the best results, include a photo of yourself training or participating in the fun run. Click here to find out more about how to share your page.
Email everyone you know
This will boost your total right away! Don’t forget to send a reminder email as well - often the reminder will raise even more than the first email!
Connect apps
Connect to Fitbit, Strava and Facebook to help share your fundraising journey with your friends!
Donations and receipts
Donors will receive a tax-deductible receipt upon donating. A tax-deductible donation is often a strong incentive to give, especially around tax time.
