Fundraising Support

​New to fundraising or looking for a refresher? We've got you covered! This page contains some great ideas to help you be successful as you raise funds for the Cedar Lake Stroll!

​Tips & Tricks

Make it personal
Once you have registered as a team or individual, be sure to take the time to personalize your fundraising page. 
  • ​Share why you are fundraising and what Cedar Lake means to you
  • Upload your own videos or images
  • Set up or change your fundraising goal
Talk the Talk
Once you have your personal fundraising page all set up, it's time to let the people in your life know all about it!
  • ​Send an email through the Participant Center - the link to your fundraising page is automatically included in every email you send. You can even choose your email template to customize your message!
  • Connect your social media accounts to your fundraising page to post outreach messages on your social channels.
  • Copy and paste your fundraising page link into personal emails or into your email signature.
Walk the Walk
Get ready for Cedar Lake Stroll by reviewing Day of Information.
  • ​Bring any cash or check donations you've received to the event to turn it in at event registration.
  • If you have raised more than $25, don't forget to pick up your event t-shirt and/or other incentives you've earned.

​More Fun Ideas

​Host an Event
Hosting a party at your home or a local bar/restaurant can be a fun way to engage your friends and family, let them know why you are fundraising, and make it easy for them to support the cause!
Match Days
Keep an eye out for specific days on which local companies and organizations are matching donations so you can let your supporters know that their donations will go twice as far!