Fundraising Tips

Lead by example & 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 a larger contribution. In the end, donors will give what they’re comfortable with, but you 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 (X), LinkedIn, Snapchat, and other social platforms are passive ways to get the word out about your fundraiser.
  • You can share it with 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. We also know that it takes a minimum of three - yes, THREE - touchpoints for someone to respond to your request. 

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 to do some research.
  • Have a few talking points ready when making your asks
  • Reach out to Chelsea 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 in the Sioux Empire 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 3rd, but let’s start early through our FUN-draising!