Social Media Toolkit
Social media is a great way to tell friends, family and coworkers about your fundraising efforts and encourage their support!
Sample Posts
Share these posts to raise awareness and show your social circles why they should join you in your efforts improve the lives of all autistic people in our community.
On desktop, simply right click and "save image as" to download. On mobile, press and hold to save. Don't forget to tag ASCV (@autismsocietycentrava)!
Tips and Reminders
- Set your goal and share it through your progress updates.
- Tell your friends why this event is important to you and ask them to support you.
- Share the link for your personal fundraising page in every post.
- Encourage your friends to join your team, make a donation or volunteer.
- Tag your friends who donate to thank them!
Sample Post Captions — Individuals
- I’m running/walking the ASCV 5K! Join me in supporting the Autism Society of Central Virginia by registering or donating today to my fundraising page: <INSERT LINK>
- I am fundraising for an organization that is important to me! On May 17th, I’m participating in the ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day to raise funds for ASCV’s important mission. The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) strives to improve the lives of everyone in our local autism community by empowering, providing support, and building connections. Please join me in showing support by donating on my fundraising page: <INSERT LINK>
- Ready…Set…GO! On May 17th I will be racing to the finish line in the ASCV 5K… but today, I’m racing to start fundraising! I am passionate about the amazing work done by ASCV and to show my support I have set a goal of fundraising $_______ to help support their incredible goal of improving the lives of all individuals in our local autism community. Please show your support by joining me in donating to my fundraising page: <INSERT LINK>
- I believe in creating a more inclusive world for everyone. This year, I am participating in the ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day to support their mission of improving the lives of all individuals in our local autism community. Please join me in supporting their cause by donating to my fundraising page: <INSERT LINK>
Sample Post Captions — Teams
- I’m running/walking the ASCV 5K with team _________! Join us in supporting the Autism Society of Central Virginia by registering or donating to my fundraising page: <INSERT LINK>
- I am fundraising for an organization that is important to me! On May 17th, I’m participating in the ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day with team _________ to raise funds for ASCV’s important mission. The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) strives to improve the lives of everyone in our local autism community by empowering, providing support, and building connections. Please join us in showing support by donating to my fundraising page: <INSERT LINK>
- Ready…Set…GO! On May 17th I will be racing to the finish line in the ASCV 5K with team ________… but today, I’m racing to start fundraising! As a part of team ________ I have set a goal of fundraising $_______ to help support ASCV and their mission of improving the lives of all individuals in our local autism community. If you are able, please show your support by donating to my team! All donations are tax-deductible and funds stay local, directly supporting our autism community!
- Join team _________! <INSERT LINK> On May 17th we will be racing to the finish line together in the ASCV 5K to fundraise for the Autism Society of Central Virginia! Together, we can walk/run to fundraise for ASCV’s amazing mission of supporting, empowering, and building connections that improve the lives of all in our local autism community.
- Looking to get active this spring? Join my team at the ASCV 5K on May 17th! As a team, we are participating in the ASCV 5K to fundraise for their important mission — improving the lives of all individuals in our local autism community. Send me a message today if you would like to join my team or show your support by donating to my fundraising page: <INSERT LINK>
