Raising funds for the ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day helps support our autism community.

 

How to Raise $1,000 in a Week

Day 1: Love Yourself – Kickstart your fundraising and donate to your own campaign! People are more likely to give if they see that you’ve already donated!

Day 2: Make It a Family Affair – Ask five family members to donate at least $50 each. You’re $250 closer to your $1,000 goal!

Day 3: With a Little Help from My Friends – Ask ten friends and neighbors to make a $25 donation. That’s $250, a quarter of your goal!

Day 4: Workin’ Hard for the Money – Ask your boss for a company contribution or see if they offer a matching gift program. Don’t forget to ask your co-workers to support you and submit the appropriate paperwork for their matching gifts. If you’re a student, ask classmates and teachers to contribute.

Day 5: Get Social – Share your fundraising page on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and ask for contributions. If 20 connections donate $10, that’s $200!

Day 6: Sponsor Me Please – Ask your favorite local business to sponsor your campaign with a $100 donation.

Day 7: Find Your Community – Are you part of a book club, religious community, meet-up group, running club, or yoga class? Whatever you are into, ask 20 fellow attendees or members to donate $5.

 

Who to Ask When Fundraising

Individuals

• Immediate family
• Distant family
• Work acquaintances
• Friends
• Classmates
• Professors and instructors
• Neighbors

Groups

• Your religious and spiritual groups
• Alumni networks
• Clubs and organizations you belong to
• Social media followers

Businesses & Corporations

Talk to people you know at businesses you frequent. Many are willing to support community-based efforts. Many corporations offer matching gift programs; don’t forget to ask your donors if their companies match donations. An added bonus: Gifts of $1,000 or more from a business receive sponsorship visibility benefits. This is a great incentive when asking for large gifts! If you have questions about sponsorship, please reach out to adira.knopf@ascv.org.

 

Tips to Help You Jumpstart and Keep Fundraising!

Start early. The sooner you start, the sooner you will see the wonderful response.

Set an ambitious (but reachable) goal and tell everyone. You’ll be amazed how easy it is to recruit supporters if you give people the opportunity to support you. If you meet your goal, raise it!

Have an elevator pitch. Develop a personalized concise response to “Why is the ASCV important to you?” Most of your network wants to support you first and the non-profit second.

Write a letter or email. A meaningful letter about your participation is an easy way to tell your story. Include a link to your online fundraising page. Check out the templates that we have provided to help you start this process!

Know the facts. We have provided facts and stats about the ASCV and autism that you can use when talking to people about the importance of the work of the Autism Society.

Educate people about where their gift goes, and don’t apologize for asking. People are eager to support you and are often just waiting to be asked :).  Every dollar raised for the 5K & Family Fun Day supports the work of the ASCV to provide: 

• Social & Recreational Activities from Pre-K to Adulthood 
• Family Outings & Events 
• Camps for Kids & Adults 
• Support Groups
• Scholarships & Financial Assistance Advocacy Initiatives ... & Much More!