Fundraising Point(ers)!
Check out our Fundraising Guide!
Take a look at our comprehensive guide to help you fundraise and reach your goal! It is filled with fun ideas and helpful tips. Click here to check it out and feel free to share with others.
Check out Tips & Strategies for Company Teams
Companies and their employees can participate in the Walk for the Animals! Take a look at Corporate Team Building and Fundraising Tips here.
Use our Hashtag
Share your photos with us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Don't forget to tag NHS and use #NHSWalk to show your support.
Customize your Personal Fundraising Page
Tell people why you're passionate about raising money for the animals at the Nebraska Humane Society. You can even post a photo or video of you and your furry friends!
Send Emails
Your Participant Center is filled with email templates you can use to let your friends, family and colleagues know you're participating in the Walk for the Animals 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!
Start a Facebook Fundraiser
Fundraise with social media by creating a Facebook fundraiser your entire network can see! Any donations you receive show up automatically on your fundraising page. Facebook makes it super easy, and we highly recommend you give it a try!
- Log into your Participant Center and click on the box "Fundraise on Facebook" on the right-hand side of the homepage.
- Once your fundraiser is created, you can update the photos and content! Remember to share why you are participating in the Walk for the Animals, and how their support can make a difference!
Donate to Yourself
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, skip buying coffee for a few weeks! What you might consider small, the animals consider lifesaving! Simply visit your personal page and click the "Donate Now" button at the top.
Set a Fundraising Goal
Share your goal with friends, family and coworkers so they can help you achieve it.
Don't Be Afraid to Ask
Make a list of everyone you'd like to ask to donate. Don't forget, it takes up to 3 asks to get a response! To get started, make a list of people to ask for support, such as:
- Family
- Friends
- Neighbors
- Coworkers
- Member of groups you're apart of
- Businesses you frequent
Keep in mind, the #1 reason people give for not making a donation: they were never asked!
Write a Letter
Pick up a pen and personalize your letter with details about yourself and the reasons you're walking - you might even want to include pictures of your pets! Remember your audience when you are crafting your letter - tailor it to fit friends, family, business owners, coworkers, etc. Consider enclosing a self-addressed, stamped envelope to make it easier for them to contribute (you'll find your response rate is much better).
Matching Gifts
Many companies offer matching gifts to employees who fundraise for an amazing cause. This is a great way to double your impact! Reach out to your HR department and check with your friends and family to see if their companies do this as well.
Say Thank You!
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. Saving 24,000 animals this year is only possible because of generous donors and -YOU!
For questions, information or more fundraising ideas, email gkrentz@nehumanesociety.org!