Fundraising Tips

The following are 10 fundraising tips to help you raise funds. Remember: if you don’t ask, no one will give...

Tip 1: Start early.  The sooner you start, the more money you will raise. After you create your customized fundraising page, get organized and send out an email asking friends and family for donations. We have pre-written email templates in your participant center page to make this easy for you.

Tip 2: Set a challenging but attainable fundraising goal.  Your goal should be a stretch, but doable. If you are getting close to your goal, then raise it so people continue to donate. You can edit it in your participant center page.

Tip 3: Contact everyone you know. Start with your address book, then your Facebook network and lists from clubs you belong to. Share your custom URL. You’ll be surprised who gives!  

Tip 4: Customize your emails. Make the email template yours! Include a personal story – why you’re raising money, why it’s important to you, and where the money goes.

Tip 5: Create an email schedule and stick to it. Set dates to send a first email announcing your participation, a second email asking for donations, an update email, and a “last chance” email.

Tip 6: Ask, ask, and ask again. People can only make a donation if you give them the opportunity. Don’t be shy about asking more than once. People need to be reminded, whether that be through email, text or calling!

Tip 7: Add social media to the mix. Use updates in Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, SnapChat and other media to update friends on your fundraising and provide a direct link to your fundraising page.

Tip 8: Get creative. Add your personal URL to your email signature. Put out spare change jars on campus, hold a bake sale, throw a dine-in night, etc.  

Tip 9: Stay focused. Remind yourself of why you are participating in the event and how the money you will raise will help others. Turn to other fundraisers for inspiration and ideas.

Tip 10: Send a personalized thank you.

For additional fundraising assistance, call (502) 420-4280 or Jennifer.Metro@nortonhealthcare.org

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