DISQUS

ryanstephens · 1 month ago

I feel bad because I totally had this starred in my gmail and intended on donating a little. You forgot to remind me again! :) I think #6 is very important. Every little bit helps and people feel good about giving, but often I think they tell themselves that $5 isn't even worth it so they don't contribute at all -- or they fear they'll look cheap by only giving $5 so it's easier to just say your forgot - that's not what I did!

sameve · 1 month ago

Ryan: You're in luck because they are still accepting donations for a few more days! Let me know if you need me to send the link again, and thanks in advance for your support!

I totally agree about the importance of #6. That's why I included it on the list! Seriously though, part of being a successful fundraiser is understanding how to communicate and, in a sense, market your cause to perspective supporters. You have to think about what might prevent you from giving if you were in their shoes. Since most of my friends are just starting out in the workforce, I found creative ways to remind them that a little goes a long way. The fact that I got more than $200 from so-called "small" donations, just goes to show how important it was to use this approach. Thanks for commenting!

ryanstephens · 1 month ago

I feel bad because I totally had this starred in my gmail and intended on donating a little. You forgot to remind me again! :) I think #6 is very important. Every little bit helps and people feel good about giving, but often I think they tell themselves that $5 isn't even worth it so they don't contribute at all -- or they fear they'll look cheap by only giving $5 so it's easier to just say your forgot - that's not what I did!

sameve · 1 month ago

Ryan: You're in luck because they are still accepting donations for a few more days! Let me know if you need me to send the link again, and thanks in advance for your support!

I totally agree about the importance of #6. That's why I included it on the list! Seriously though, part of being a successful fundraiser is understanding how to communicate and, in a sense, market your cause to perspective supporters. You have to think about what might prevent you from giving if you were in their shoes. Since most of my friends are just starting out in the workforce, I found creative ways to remind them that a little goes a long way. The fact that I got more than $200 from so-called "small" donations, just goes to show how important it was to use this approach. Thanks for commenting!

Akhila · 1 month ago

That's totally true. I have been fundraising for the organization I worked with this summer as well, but I've still been relying on traditional networks to do the trick. Maybe I should branch out more into social media, and I'll be looking at these tips for more ideas :) Thanks!

sameve · 1 month ago

Definitely give it a try. It opens up so many more opportunities! Good luck :)

Akhila · 1 month ago

That's totally true. I have been fundraising for the organization I worked with this summer as well, but I've still been relying on traditional networks to do the trick. Maybe I should branch out more into social media, and I'll be looking at these tips for more ideas :) Thanks!

sameve · 1 month ago

Definitely give it a try. It opens up so many more opportunities! Good luck :)