Fundraising Tips
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Here are 5 fundraising essentials to help get you started and on a path to achieve your fundraising goals.
#1 Customize Your Personal Fundraising Page
The most inspiring fundraising pages include a personal story about why participating in the Do-A-Thon and fundraising for Autism New Jersey is important to you. Remember to include a photo of yourself, a person you are honoring, or anything else that will motivate visitors to make a donation. Update your page with your progress and any challenges you have along the way.
Log in to your headquarters.
#2 Set a Goal
It is important to set a fundraising goal. This informs donors what you would like to raise and in most cases, people will give a little extra to help you get there. When setting your goal, do not be conservative, aim high! It will inspire not only you but the people you are asking, too.
#3 Put Together a Donor Outreach List
Use our Donor Outreach (downloadable) tool to explore your network and reach out to as many people as possible. Include people you don’t think will donate and friends you haven’t seen in years. You will be surprised how many people will support a cause important to you.
#4 The ASK and THE FOLLOW UP
Set up an email schedule and stick to it. Set a date for your initial email informing people that you are participating in the Autism Awareness Do-A-Thon and ask for their support. The follow up is even more important! 2 weeks later, send out another email thanking those who donated and a reminder to people who have not. Continue to send an email every week or so updating people with your progress. Don’t be afraid to keep asking, a lack of response is not a no! Our headquarters has tools to help.
Customize our email template with your story, goals and anything that your donors will connect to.
Get creative with how you reach people. In addition to email, use a donate by mail form for less tech savvy folks. Be sure to post on social media. You will be surprised how many people donate to your page after seeing it on social media.
Thank everyone who donates.
#5 Start or Join a Team
Teams aren’t for everyone, but there is something to be said about “power in numbers.” Teams provide healthy competition, camaraderie and will motivate you to stay focused with preparing for your chosen activity and fundraising.
PRIZES FOR FUNDRAISERS
$500 to $999
Lunch Tote
$1,000 to $2,499
Embossed Scarf
$2,500+
Plaid Fleece Sherpa Blanket
NEED HELP?
Contact us if you need assistance with setting up your fundraising page or have any questions.
