Check out our fundraising Tool Kit for fundraising tips, social media posts, and more! You can also download graphics for social media by clicking HERE.
Tell people why you're passionate about fundraising for the youth and families served by Carolina Youth Development Center.
Your Participant Center is filled with email templates you can use to let your friends, family and colleagues know you're participating in the Give Me Shelter Color 5K and ask for their support!
If you prefer to send messages directly from your email account instead, remember to include a link to your personal fundraising page - just copy and paste the URL right into your email!
There is also the option to text out your fundraising link to friends and family of your choosing.
Facebook is a great way to share your page on social media. Just copy and paste your URL and customize what you would like to say to all your Facebook friends.
The easiest way to jump start your fundraising efforts is to be the first one to donate! It's easier to ask for a donation if you can speak from experience, and it shows a dedication to your cause. Collect your loose change or skip buying coffee for a few weeks. Simply visit your personal page and click the "Donate Now" button at the top.
Make a list of everyone you'd like to ask to donate, such as:
Keep in mind, the #1 reason people give for not making a donation: they were never asked!
Whether you do it through a handwritten card, via email, or by tagging someone on a social media post, don't forget to say thank you! You can find thank you email templates in your Participant Center, which makes this part quick and easy. Don't forget a personal note to make your donors feel special.