FEARLESS FUNDRAISING IDEAS

Since joy is heart-healthy, we believe everyone should join Rock The Ride for a night of fun, laughter, and community! Fundraising is simple: start with a $25 donation and set a goal for yourself (and your team). Goals are just that—goals! We believe every dollar counts, and every participant makes an impact. So, start today, simply do your best, and use this toolkit for creative, easy fundraising ideas!

EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP OR MATCH

Many employers are eager to donate to your fundraising efforts and may even support your entire team. This not only helps you reach your goal faster but also shows your employer’s commitment to charitable causes. Employers appreciate employees who engage in community events, as it reflects teamwork, responsibility, and social consciousness. Here’s an example of how you could ask:

Subject: Support Our Rock the Ride Team!

Dear [Employer's Name],

I’m excited to share that I’m participating in the 8th Annual Rock the Ride event on Saturday, March 8th. This event raises funds for the new pilot Heart Strong Future Grant, which supports local organizations addressing stroke and cardiac issues. It also funds a Microgrant offering financial assistance to stroke or cardiac patients with medical expenses.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting millions of people each year. Your support can help provide critical resources for those battling heart disease and support organizations focused on awareness, prevention, treatment, and recovery.

As part of my team, we are working hard to make a difference, and I would be incredibly grateful if [Company Name] would consider supporting us with a donation. Your contribution will directly impact those in need and help us reach our fundraising goals.

Thank you for considering supporting this important cause. Please let me know if you need any additional information.

Best regards,
[Your Name]

HOW TO RAISE $300 IN A WEEK:

Day 1: Kickstart your fundraising by making a self-donation of $25. It will inspire others to give!
Day 2: Call three of your extended family members – aunts & uncles, grandparents, cousins – and ask them to each match your $25 donation. Now, you’re up to $100!
Day 3: Post on social media, along with the link to your fundraising page, explaining why you are fundraising. If three people give $25 each, you’re up to $175!
Day 4: Send an email to family and friends with your fundraising link. Ask them to help you hit your fundraising goal. If three of them give $10 each, you’re already at $205 – just $45 more to go to meet your personal goal!
Day 5: Text the link to your 5 best friends to ask them to each make a $10 donation. Now you’re up to $255 – You've passed your goal!
Day 6: Check out @rock.on.society's social media for content that stands out to you, then share it on your social pages along with your fundraising link. If two more people give $15 each, now you’re up to $285!
Day 7: Reach out to your favorite family member or friend and ask for one final $15 donation. Then, they can help you celebrate when you hit $300!

HOST YOUR OWN EVENT:

• Host a cookie baking, vision board, or dinner/cocktail party of any kind and ask your guests to donate.
• Bowling night
• Bingo night
• Karaoke night
• Trivia or game night—ask for donations to participate

Easily create a custom event from your page: go to MANAGE MY PAGE (top right) > HOST YOUR OWN FUNDRAISING EVENT (left-hand navigation)

GIVE-A-WAY:

Have your own business or make your own goods? Incentivize your donors by offering a prize for reaching a certain donation amount! For example: a scarf, a bundle of cookies, a gift certificate, etc.