Fundraising Tips
We want to make this experience easy and successful for you. Perhaps you have never participated in a fundraiser before or maybe you are nervous about asking for donations. Don’t worry. The people who care about you will respond to you because it is a cause you care about. You just need to give them the opportunity to support you.
Let’s get started!
Personalize Your Fundraising Page
Personalize your fundraising page by uploading a profile photo and sharing your personal photos and videos. Tell your potential donors why you are getting involved. Share your personal connection to Autism with them. Remember, your friends and family are interested in the cause, but it is you and your story they are primarily interested in.
Set a Goal and Deadlines
Goals lead to results – when your supporters see what you are trying to achieve, they’ll be motivated to help you reach your goal. Always make sure to provide a deadline to your donors as well. They’ll be motivated to act quickly if they must meet a deadline. Follow-up with your friends that are slower to respond. Many people may want to donate, but if they are busy they may just forget.
Use Social Media to reach more people. Highlight your participation in One Walk, Big Strides for Autism and ask for support.
- Always include your personal fundraising page link.
- Post regularly and often. Messages can quickly get missed with everyone sharing their own statuses.
- Include pictures and videos
- Don’t forget to add #OneWalkBigStridesForAutism on your posts.
- Remind everyone that we are a 510c3 charity and that all money raised stays local to help individuals affected by Autism in south central and southwestern Wisconsin.
Pledge forms: If you like to do things the old fashion way you can print out a pledge form and mail it in along with the checks you have collected to Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin, 437 Yellowstone Dr. Suite 217A, Madison, WI 53719. Pledge forms are available here
We find that those who approach their family and friends for support are often the most successful fundraisers. Your supporters will want to help you because the cause is important to you! Don’t forget that people give because they are asked!
