Fundraising Tips
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Raising funds may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s how you can raise $500 in 10 days (keep in mind, these tips are suggestions and can be adjusted to accommodate your own fundraising efforts).
How to Raise $500 in 10 Days
Day 1
Personalize your fundraising page and share your reason for participating. Then, make a donation to yourself to kickstart your fundraising.
Donation per day: $25
Total: $25
Day 2
Ask three family members to match your $25 donation.
Donation per day: $75
Total: $100
Day 3
Ask your best friend to match your $25 donation.
Donation per day: $25
Total: $125
Day 4
Ask your employer for a $50 company contribution. Check if your company has a corporate matching program.
Donation per day: $50
Total: $175
Day 5
Ask five friends to donate $20 each. Use our email templates to let them know about the challenge and share your fundraising link.
Donation per day: $100
Total: $275
Day 6
Post on social media and share your fundraising link. If five people donate $10 each, you have $50! Check out our social media toolkit for more tips.
Donation per day: $50
Total: $325
Day 7
Activate your professional network. Ask five coworkers for $10 each.
Donation per day: $50
Total: $375
Day 8
Reach out to your community (fitness studios, your child’s school, place of worship, etc.) and ask five people to donate $10 each.
Donation per day: $50
Total: $425
Day 9
Ask three businesses you frequent (hair salon, dry cleaner, favourite restaurant, etc.) to donate $10 each.
Donation per day: $30
Total: $455
Day 10
Ask more people within your social circle to make donations ranging from $5 to $20 each. Every dollar counts!
Donation per day: $45
Total: $500
For more helpful suggestions, check out our nine fundraising tips for reaching your goals.