How To's - Donate, Fundraise, Teams
HOW TO DONATE
To make a simple donation:
1. Click Donate – either the yellow button, or in the navigation menu.
2. Enter your donation amount.
3. Follow the rest of the prompts.
To assign your donation to a team or person:
1. Click “Donate” as above.
2. Scroll down and click the blue “Fundraiser” band.
3. Fundraising individuals and teams will appear. “Select” your choice. If you don’t see the person or team, then use the Search function. (They might be listed on the next page.)
4. Enter a donation amount. Follow the rest of the prompts. Thank you very much!
HOW TO BECOME A FUNDRAISER
When you share the Conquer MG cause with others, you raise awareness about this disabling disease. At the same time, you multiply the services that can be extended to those in need.
1. Click the yellow Donate button.
2. On the Donate page, click the blue Fundraiser band.
3. Then follow the prompts to set up your own fundraising page to share with others. You can give it your own name, or your team’s name.
4. You’ll get a link to share with your friends and family.
Here’s another way to get started:
1. Click on “Donate” from the page navigation. Then Click on “Become a Fundraiser.” This takes you to the same page to set up your own page, with space to include your own story and photo.
If you're new to fundraising, it can be difficult to "ask people for money." Here's the thing. What you're really asking for is help - for the person who has seen five doctors trying to get a diagnosis, or who is struggling to get through a day's work, or who can't hold her own infant without fear that her arms will be strong enough.
Here are a few tips to get you started:
- Think about why you care. This will be your inspiration - and by sharing it, you can move others to care.
- Share your story. Use our online fundraising tools to explain your personal experience.
- Make a list of who you can invite to support you - family, friends, clubs that you're a part of, neighbors, doctors.
- Set a goal - it will keep you motivated!
- Take a few minutes to look over the FAQ section of the registration site - you can learn how to tap into your network with social media tools.
Q: MY FRIEND GAVE ME A DONATION CHECK. CAN I ADD THAT TO MY FUNDRAISING TOTAL?
A: A check can be added manually to your fundraising page donation total by the Conquer MG office staff, after the office receives it. Just be sure to tell us if a check should be designated to your page!
HOW TO CREATE A TEAM
You can set up a team 1) when you register, or 2) from the navigation “Groups/Teams.” A team captain should register before teammates register. The team captain creates the team, and then others join it.
When you register
Click the blue Sign Up button. After you enter your contact information, you’ll be asked "Would you like to join a Group/Team?" Click Yes and finish the page. You'll then be taken to a page that asks you to choose:
- No Group/Team
- Join an Existing Group/Team
- Create a New Group/Team
Choose the appropriate box. Then follow the prompts.
From the Navigation “Groups/Teams”
Click this option in the page navigation. You’ll be taken to a page where you can search for a team name if you know it. You also can create a team from this page.
