Fundraising Tips
Donate to your own fundraiser
- Set an example and make the first donation to your page. It’s fair to expect most donors to match your initial donation, so if you’re hoping people donate $100, lead by example.
Ask for BIG DONATIONS
- Remember, you’re raising money for an incredibly worthy cause, so don’t just ask for $10, ask for their wallet. In the end, donors will give what they’re comfortable with, but might as well aim for the stars!
Get your company to sponsor you
- Talk to your supervisor about donating a large amount towards your fundraising. In turn, represent them by wearing their logo at the event
- Matching gifts can play a huge role in reaching your goal – utilize them!
Stay consistent
- Set a goal to ask at least one new person for a donation every day.
- You’ll have better results if you stick with it on a regular basis
Post about it
- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat, and other social platforms are passive ways to get the word out about your fundraiser
- You can share it to the masses or get personal by sliding into someone’s DM with your donation link
Keep your head up – stay positive!
- Not everyone is going to donate – or even acknowledge your request. That’s okay. Everyone has their own thing going on, but the more people you ask, the more donations you will receive. Simple.
The JA Mission
- Many of your donors may not know what Junior Achievement is. Check out the Fundraising Tool Kit on QGiv and the jasd.org website and do some research.
- Have a few talking points ready when making your asks
- Reach out to Rachel for suggestions if needed
Do not feel bad asking for money
- Friends, family, co-workers – ask everyone!
- You are not asking for yourself, but on behalf of over 36,000 incredible students who need JA programs.
- The worst thing that can happen is they say “no”. No biggie.
Be polite
- Thank everyone for their donation and kindly request them to share your donation page with their networks!
Have fun! (this is most important)
- We will have a BLAST on June 1st, but let’s start early through our FUN-draising!