ANNUAL SUPPORT-A-WALK ~ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2023
Tips for Online Fundraisers
As the Walk gets closer, it’s time to be direct. Send out reminders and spread the word!
Even when people really want to help, it’s easy for them to forget. They may need a reminder! Here are some tips:
The power of twenty.
Ask 20 people to donate $20 each, and you’ll quickly raise $400!
Let everyone know their donation makes a difference. Tell them why this is important to you, what drives you to raise funds.
Send emails to everyone in your address book.
Email everyone on your contact list. In your email, tell people why you’re fundraising.
Include the URL of your fundraising page in your email. When people receive your email, they’ll click the link, see your page, and donate.
Not sure what to say? Take a look at our sample email.
Make the most of social media.
Share your fundraising page with your friends on social media. It’s simple:
- View your fundraising page.
- On the left, you’ll see icons for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Click these icons to share your page.
Add a signature to all of your emails
In your outgoing emails, under your name, add a “signature” line asking for donations. Example: “I’m raising funds for breast and ovarian cancer support – please donate!” Include the URL to your fundraising page.
Now, every time you send an email for any reason, the recipient will see your message. One fundraiser exceeded her goal with this simple step!
Frequently Asked Questions
I started a fundraising page but now I can’t find it.
Login in to your Network For Good account here. Once you’re logged in, click “My Account” at the top of the page. Your fundraising page will be displayed in your account.
Or, you can go to our 2023 Walk fundraising home page then scroll down to the bottom to view all the people raising funds for our Walk. Names will be listed alphabetically.
I don’t know what a “URL” is.
The URL is the address at the top of your fundraising page. (It starts with https://supportconnection.networkforgood.com/projects…) Include this URL in your emails. When the recipient clicks on it, your page will open up for them.
What can I do to increase my contribution?
Take advantage of Matching Gifts. Many companies will match contributions made by their employees. This can double or even triple your donation! Ask your employer if they have a Matching Gift program. Support Connection is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit.
I’d like to learn more about the Support-A-Walk.
It’s all here in our Support-A-Walk Overview.
I still have some questions.
Check out our Donate and Fundraise FAQ’s. Or, contact us and we’ll be happy to help! walk@supportconnection.org, 914-962-6402.
Read all of our Support-A-Walk fundraising blog posts here.