Ambassador Step by Step Guide
Step 1: Register
Visit https://p2p.onecause.com/ribbonnofhope and click “Become an Ambassador”.
Step 2: Set a Goal
The average ambassador raises 200.
How many people can you recruit?
Step 3: Go First
Make a donation to your personal fundraising page. The size doesn’t matter, but your willingness to donate confirms for others that you are committed to our mission
Step 4: Personalize Your Personal Fundraising Page
Share your personal story about why the Barnes-Jewish St. Peters & Progress West Foundation is important to you. Or share your Siteman Cancer story and how that impacted you. Don’t forget to include a photo!
Step 5: Recruit
Invite co-workers and your family to join you in this important cause. Use all of the communication methods at your disposal including email, social media, text and conversations.
Step 6: Follow Us on Social Media
Let your friends and family know that you are spreading hope by RSVPing to our Facebook event! Here you will also receive insider Ribbon of Hope information.
Step 7: Ask Family and Friends to Donate
Sending emails is the single most important action you can take to raise money! Send requests for donations to family and friends and enjoy watching how they respond. Don’t forget to follow-up.
Step 8: Encourage and Motivate Your Supporters
Touch base with your supporters regularly to keep them excited about the Ribbon of Hope event. Provide fundraising tips, host contests to create enthusiasm and say thank you often.
How to Raise Funds: The number one reason why people give is simply because they were asked. Don’t be shy - ask everyone you know.
Make it Personal: Share your own story if you have one. Did you or a friend benefit from treatment at the Siteman Cancer Center - St. Peters? Maybe your story is about gratitude for screenings. Whatever your reasons for participating in Ribbon of Hope, share them.
Ask Everyone: There is no such thing as a list that is too big. Close friends and family are the obvious choice, but don’t forget co-workers, church members, your child’s baseball coach and businesses you frequent.
Use Online Tools: The online tools are designed to make fundraising simple for you and for your donors. In addition, it is the most effective way to raise money. Advocates who send emails generally find that they receive a higher positive response rate than those that ask for check or cash donations.
Ask Confidently: You are not asking for money for yourself: you are asking for support of Barnes-Jewish St. Peters & Progress West Foundation because we support cancer patients.