Write an email to family, friends, supporters and hit send!
Explain why you’re participating in the race and provide link to your fundraising page. Your contacts will want to support you and a cause you’re passionate about. Don’t limit yourself to local contacts – 30% of last year’s fundraising came from donors who live out of state.

Add your WHY to your fundraising page
The most important thing you can add to your page is your personal touch. Add a photo or two of yourself and write a short blurb about why you are fundraising. Let your friends and family know why you care – that’s what they care about most!

Utilize social media sharing options
Use the links on the RunSignup registration and fundraising platform to post your fundraising page on Facebook and / or Twitter to reach a broader audience. Also refer to our Social Media Guide.

Don’t hesitate to follow up
Emails are easy to overlook and people often open them up quickly and then forget to go back to them. Use email to keep people up to date with your progress as you hit different milestones (50% raised, 75% raised, etc.) and ask supporters to help you hit the next milestone.

Keep thanking and updating on social media
As more of your network gets behind you, keep thanking them on social media and make sure you continue to share your progress towards your goal. Send personal notes to donors.

Fundraising often takes a little creativity and persistence, but it’s vitally important to our mission and you can do it. A little adds up to a lot! Know that your effort will make a big difference! THANK YOU!