Getting Started

• Set up your personal fundraising page
• Set a goal, share a personal story, upload a photo or video
• Kick-start your fundraising by making a personal donation
• Form a team and invite your friends and family to join the cause
• Remember your inspiration! Share why Sojourner Center & #StartByBelieving is important to you

Get Social

• Share your fundraising page link on your social media channels
• Ask your friends and family to support your efforts
• Post frequently! Share a personal story, video, or photos
• Always thank your donors! Their support is key to your fundraising success
• Don’t forget to hashtags #StartByBelieving and #SojournerCenter

Use Email

• We’ve made it easy to send a quick email to friends and family.
• On your fundraising page, click ‘Invite Friends to Join You’
• Use our email template or customize your own message
• Personalize the email. Share your inspiration and why you support the cause
• Hit send! Now you’re one step closer to reaching your goal

Go Mobile

• From your page choose ‘Click here to go mobile’.
• View your dashboard to track your progress and activity
• Manage your page and grow your fundraising network
• Invite friends to join you in one easy click
• Send messages through email, text, and social media

Communication is Key!

• Take the opportunity to share why this issue is important to you
• Focus on these key points when asking for support:
• WHO you are advocating for 
• WHY you are fundraising
• WHAT your fundraising goal is
• WHEN your fundraising ends
• HOW your fundraising impacts our community & survivors of sexual and domestic violence