Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start when fundraising. We hope this kit gives you some ideas of how you can maximize your fundraising efforts and inspires you to reach out to more people in the community. Below you’ll find tips to help get the ball rolling on your fundraising goals.
Tip: Create a Facebook fundraiser. Setting up a fundraiser right on the platform allows your friends and family to donate quickly and easily.
I am participating in the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition’s Cleveland Clinic Akron General Towpath 50 Ride! On August 13, I will bicycle 50 miles along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in support of their mission. I’m choosing to take part in this event because [personal reason]. I would greatly appreciate your support. All money raised goes toward future development, maintenance, and activation of the Towpath Trail. #Towpath50
Visit this link to donate: [link]
The Cleveland Clinic Akron General Towpath 50 Ride is a 50-mile bike ride on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, is only [XX] days away! My goal is to raise $[fundraising goal] by [date] in support of the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. Will you help me reach my goal? #Towpath50
Donate here: [link]
Today I am going out for a bike ride at [location] on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Have you ever hiked or biked on the Towpath Trail? If so, you know just how beautiful it is and why the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition works to continue developing it. Help me support their mission by donating to my fundraising link! #Towpath50
Donate here: [link]
This is my [first] year participating in the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Towpath 50 Ride and I am excited because [personal reason]. My fundraising goal is $[fundraising goal]. If you’re able, please consider donating and helping me reach my goal! #Towpath50
Donate here: [link]
Tip: Put your OneCause fundraising link in your Instagram bio. To do this, go to your Instagram profile, tap edit profile, paste your OneCause link in the Website box, and save changes.
Story – Take a photo from a ride/preparing for a ride. Use that for your Instagram Story. Add the Countdown sticker to your story and input the date of the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Towpath 50, August 13. Use the Countdown sticker to keep friends and family updated about your training and ask them to consider supporting you by visiting the link in your bio. Don’t forget to add the #Towpath50 hashtag! You could repeat this multiple times leading up to the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Towpath 50.
Use a photo of you during/preparing for a ride. Caption your photo with this:
Heading out on the #TowpathTrail today to train for the Cleveland Clinic Akron General #Towpath50 where I will ride 50 miles to support the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition (@TowpathTrail). You can help me reach my fundraising goals by visiting the link in my bio!
Use a photo of you during/preparing for a ride. Caption your photo with this:
It's a beautiful day on the #TowpathTrail! This year I am participating in the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition's Cleveland Clinic Akron General #Towpath50 because [personal reason]. Help me support the @TowpathTrail in keeping this resource functional and beautiful for all Ohio bicyclists. Visit the link in my bio to donate!