FUNDRAISING TIPS


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STEP 1: SET-UP A PERSONAL FUNDRAISING PAGE

Click here to create your personal fundraising page to help you raise more funds and change more lives!  Your page will help you:

  • Conveniently send pre-written emails or personal messages asking friends and family to donate.  Encourage them to forward the opportunity to others so they can help transform lives as well.
  • Enable online giving so donors can receive automated confirmation of their gifts for tax purposes.
  • Link your fundraising page to Facebook and share it on Twitter and YouTube so you can ask your friends and family to help you raise money that will help people find freedom from addiction.
  • Tell your story and customize your page with a picture or video.


STEP 2: MAKE A LIST

Did you know that teams raise 3 times more than individuals?  Work with your teammate to create a list of everyone you know.  For example: friends, family, neighbors; as well as networking groups, church and business associates.  Now you have a list of people you can tell about this vital ministry and ask them to participate or donate on your behalf!


STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR PAGE TO FACEBOK

Your personal fundraising page can connect directly to Facebook to help you easily raise more funds.  Follow these simple steps to get started:

1. Once you have registered, click the blue "Fundraise on Facebook" icon.

2. Follow the prompts to login to Facebook and connect your page. Click OK to connect to the TeamRaiser App.

3. Click the blue "Invite" button on your Facebook friends to give to your goal.

4. Click the Share icon to share about your Fishing Challenge fundraiser on your personal Facebook newsfeed.

You must follow the above steps in this order to receive credit for your donations raised on Facebook.  You must also create a new Facebook Fundraiser every year you participate in the Golf Challenge.  All funds raised via Facebook will count towards your team's overall goal!


STEP 4: GET FUNDRAISING!

Asking for donations is easier than you think.  Just tell everyone WHY you are golfing to raise funds for the important work done at MnTC.  Your story, passion, and commitment will inspire others to give as well.  Remember, you're giving them the opportunity to make a difference in transforming lives instead of asking them to give YOU a donation.

Every dollar raised provides the resources needed to give hope and transform lives.  Following are tips that can help you increase your impact on this ministry.  The sooner you start, the more funds you will be able to raise!

SPONSORS

  • Ask your employer to sponsor you.
  • Ask businesses you frequent, and company vendors, to sponsor you.
  • Form a team and collect tributes on behalf of a loved one.
  • Form a team with your boy/girl scouts, athletic teams, Awana, or any other social group. 

WORK - Get approval from your supervisor for the following fun ideas:

  • Check with your HR department to see if they will match your contributions.
  • Chili Cook-Off - Invite employees to participate and charge $5 per person to eat.  Award a vacation day to the best chef!
  • Piggy Bank - Keep an empty jar at your desk and ask for loose change.
  • Candy Sales - Keep a bowl of candy on your desk and ask for donations.

CHURCH - Discuss these great ideas with your pastor or church leader:

  • Bake Sale - Organize a bake sale at church and ask everyone to contribute treats.
  • Rummage Sale - Invite everyone to donate items and hold a garage sale.
  • Potluck Dinner - Ask people to provide potluck items and charge a minimal fee for others to attend.
  • Pancake Breakfast - Host a breakfast before or after servics and charge a minimal fee to attend.