- Be passionate and persistent and never lose site of your final goal with your fundraiser.
- When you are creating your personalized site tell the whole story, but make sure to be brief (400 words or less).
- Upload pictures that are meaningful to your cause.
- Email your potential supporters. This is the most important tip. To have a successful fundraiser you will have to consistently email your personalized link to potential supporters weekly (sending out one large email will probably not produce the results you are looking for).
- Add your URL to your email signature.
- Do not be afraid to ask for donations from friends, family, and colleagues via email. You will be surprised with what kinds of positive responses you will get.
- Use social networking sites to your advantage. Post your personalized link on your Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, LinkedIn, and your own personalized site. You will have the whole world at your fingertips.
- Pick up the phone. A lot of people now a days forget about using the phone. Give potential supporters a quick call and let them know what you are doing.
- Make sure to create urgency for your fundraiser.
- HAVE FUN!!!
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