• Fundraiser Checklist
• Sample Plan
• How to get your company involved
• How to get more email addresses
• Frequently Asked Questions

Customize and personalize your page

Your personal webpage is a chance to customize your fundraising message to your family, friends, and other donors. Generally speaking, people contribute to your cause based on the personal message you convey. It is important to spend time customizing your Active Network, Giving, page and send the right message.

• Include a message
• Upload images
• Pick a template to best match your logo
• Use colors to personalize your page
• Remember, a more compelling site leads to better results!

Promote your donation page

Make sure people realize how easy it is to donate online. Your webpage and emails give people an immediate link to take action. They won't have to fill out a form, buy a stamp, or write a check. They also automatically receive a confirmation email with tax deduction information.

Tip: Once you've logged in to your Active Network, Giving account, click the 'Invite others to donate' link to send emails to your contacts

Have a plan and stick to it

The most effective way to achieve your fundraising goal is to create a detailed plan outlining the steps you'll need to complete to meet your objectives.

• Set a goal
• Start early to give people ample time to donate
• Educate your donors about your cause
• Stress the benefits of contributing
• Follow through by sending emails
• Send Thank You notes
• Ask BIG before going small
• Stay positive and remember the reason you're fundraising
• Never feel guilty about asking for donations
• Ask, ask, ask

Doing something simple can make a big difference! Place your fundraising link in the signature line of your email. With no extra effort, every email you send is another opportunity to fundraise and spread the word about your cause.

Or, post your fundraising link on a tear-away flyer and hang it in the break room at work with a picture connected to the cause. Your co-workers can tear off your web address and go back to their desks to check out your efforts and donate to your cause.