Why Fundraise?
Those who love our mission can help us tremendously by reaching out to their circle of friends, colleagues, neighbors, and family to tell them why you love us and encourage them to donate a gift of any size to help us reach at least 1600 kids this year with a bed and Dream Kit. Peer-to-peer fundraising is a successful strategy precisely because people respond best when those they know and trust support an organization. Your voice and support for My Very Own Bed truly makes a difference to this small organization and the many children we connect with each year.
It is not comfortable to ask for money - we know - but people will not be offended to hear that you love supporting kids' healthy sleep, and they may be encouraged to join you. And we try to make it easy for you. If you sign up to Fundraise, your page autopopulates with our logo and language you can use without another thought. It also allows you to customize - adding a personal photo (we might be able to send you one from when you volunteered with us even) or changing up the language a bit to add your personal voice and experience.
It's then as easy as a group email or two and/or a few social media posts, and your people will respond. Every $300 you help us raise provides front-door delivery of a new bed and Dream Kit to one more child.
We also have some terrific fundraising incentives, or prizes, to thank you for your efforts
- $300 - Refund of your registration fee
- $600 - Hippy Feet Socks (pictured above)
- $1200 - My Very Own Bed Hoodie
- $2400 - Lagoon Pillow
Still have questions? Reach out to Meg at meg@myveryownbed.org
