Here’s a simple template that breaks down how easy fundraising can be! The ideas below are just suggestions, so feel free to add or change depending on your network contacts.
Day 1: Put in your own $50 contribution - Kick start your fundraising and lead by example! Make a self donation. Your network will be more likely to give if they see that you have.
Day 2: Get Social - Post a link of your Participant Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. and let people know that no donation is too small. If ten of your connections each donate $10, that’s $100!
Day 3: Ask your employer for a company contribution of $50 or more. Better yet, find out if your company will match what you raise!
Day 4: Ask ten close friends to donate $25 each to raise an additonal $250.
Day 5: Ask your company if you can accept donations in exchange for a “dress-down” day (or auction off a
private parking spot) at work. Charge five of your co-workers $5 each and add $25 to your fundraising!
Day 6: Reach out to five family members and ask them to donate $25 each, getting you $125 closer to your
goal!
Day 7: Ask four neighbors to each make a $25 donation to raise an additional $100.
Day 8: Ask ten running group members, your yoga class, or attendees of your place of worship if they’ll
each contribute $10 to your efforts.
Day 9: Ask five coworkers for $20 each for an additional $100.
Day 10: Ask 4 businesses you frequent (favourite sushi place, hair salon, dentist, health club, etc.) to
contribute $25 to raise that final $100 for a grand total of $1000! That’s even MORE than you need to participate in the event and more that goes towards supporting persons with diverse abilities in BC!
If you need a pledge sheet for offline donations (cash and cheques) download one here.
Other network ask suggestions.... Ask your business partners, business sponsors, clients, family friends, in-laws, significant other, and team mates.