Fundraising tips for runners
Useful fundraising tips to help you convince as many people as possible to sponsor you!
Helpful fundraising tips for users of Justgiving.com
The suggestions are aimed primarily at users of Justgiving however the principles also apply to other forms or raising sponsorship (paper forms etc).
Start now, if you haven't already. You are much more likely to raise funds during the months leading up to the event rather than during or after the event.
- Think about your personal message – turn it into a story.
- Put a video and extra photos on your page. Keep it up to date so people come back and send it to their friends.
- Find out how your money will help Brathay’s work with young people so you can tell your supporters.
- Email people in groups and personalise your message. You can download a letter template at the bottom of this page. Get generous donations on your page first. Send the email around pay day!
- Put your page address in your email signature. Use a donate badge.
- Promote your page with social media tools like Facebook, Flickr and Twitter.
- Give out your page address on cards - eg Moo minicards.
- Get your page featured in the local press. Send a press release to your local paper and radio station - include your page address.
- Send fun reminder emails asking people to donate. Update your page and keep fundraising after the event.
- Last but not least - thank people! On your page, in an email, with a card, on your blog, Facebook or Twitter – make them feel good for supporting you!
Also check out justgiving’s Meet the experts presentation
Thank you for everything you’re doing to support Brathay and the UK’s most disadvantaged children and young people. If you need any further support with sponsorship/fundraising please call our fundraising office on: 015394 39749
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