ASNV Autism Walk and Family Funfest

Fundraising Templates

Please feel free to adapt these templates. Remember, adding a personal story or a sentence or two about the mission GOES A LONG WAY!

Team Recruitment

Friends and Family Team

Subject: Will you join me?

Dear <INSERT NAME>,

I am so excited to share that I have signed up to participate in the Autism Society of Northern Virginia's Autism Walk & Family Funfest to support their critical work in serving our local autism community. <ADD YOUR WHY>

This event is taking place on Saturday, April 25th, at Unity Reed High School, and I wanted to invite you to join us! It’s going to be an incredible celebration and will feature their popular walk, beloved Resource Fair, entertainment, and plenty of family fun! To join my team, please visit <INSERT TEAM PAGE LINK> and click the JOIN button. From there, you will be able to create your own fundraising page. If you are unable to join the event this year, no problem! I’d still love your support! You can visit my page at INSERT LINK to make a donation towards my goal. Thanks in advance.

Sincerely,

<NAME>

P.S. I have attached a one-page guide to help you get started!

Corporate Colleagues Team

Subject: Will you join me?

Dear <INSERT NAME>

I am so excited to share that I have signed as <INSERT COMPANY NAME>’s Team Captain for the Autism Society of Northern Virginia's Autism Walk & Family Funfest. This incredible event supports their critical work in serving our local autism community. I'm reaching out as we are about to kick off our fundraising and training, and I hope you will join Team <INSERT TEAM NAME>!

<INSERT COMPANY NAME> has the opportunity to show up in a BIG way to support the ASNV and have plenty of fun at the same time! This event is taking place on Saturday, April 25th, at Unity Reed High School, and I hope you can join us! It’s going to be an incredible celebration that will feature their popular walk, beloved Resource Fair, activities, food trucks, entertainment, and plenty of family fun! To join <INSERT COMPANY NAME>’s team, please visit <INSERT LINK>. From there, you will be able to create your own fundraising page. If you are unable to join the event this year, no problem! We would still love your support!

Please check out the attached flier with more information about the event and your potential impact in supporting the ASNV. If you have any questions about joining the team or about fundraising please reach out!

Sincerely,

<NAME>

Start of Fundraising

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Subject: Will you join me?

Dear <INSERT NAME>,

I am participating in the Autism Society of Northern Virginia's Autism Walk & Family Funfest on April 25th. <ADD YOUR WHY>

The mission of the ASNV is to support, empower, and build connections to improve the lives of all in our local autism community. They have been proud to serve as one of the region’s premier sources of education, advocacy, services, and support for individuals with autism, their families and friends, and professionals. As the diagnosis rate for autism has increased to 1 in 31, the call to meet the growing needs of the local autism community is louder than ever. Please help me support the ASNV by making a donation through my fundraising page.

<INSERT LINK TO FUNDRAISING PAGE> The process is fast, easy and secure.

Thanks so much for your support... and please don’t forget to send this page to any friends you think might be interested in donating!

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Dear <INSERT NAME>,

As you may know, the Autism Society of Northern Virginia does work that is close to my heart. I have just signed up to participate in their Autism Walk & Family Funfest, and have set a goal to raise <INSERT DOLLAR AMOUNT> by <INSERT DESIRED DEADLINE>. Will you help me get there? Every dollar is meaningful, and I would be so grateful for your support!

Please visit <INSERT FUNDRAISING LINK> to donate today, and please share with your friends and family!

Thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

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Dear <INSERT NAME>,

Have you heard about the amazing work that the Autism Society of Northern Virginia is doing for the local autism community? Now in its 21st year, the ASNV is hosting their Autism Walk & Family Funfest, and I’m raising funds to help support the programs and services that they provide! My personal goal is to raise <INSERT DOLLAR AMOUNT> by <INSERT DEADLINE>. Would you help me by donating today? Please visit <INSERT FUNDRAISING LINK> to show your support and be sure to share the page on social media!

If you are local to Northern Virginia, this event is taking place on Saturday, April 25th, at Unity Reed High School, and I hope you can join us! It’s going to be such a fun celebration and will feature their popular walk, beloved Resource Fair, entertainment, and plenty of family fun!

Thanks in advance for your support,

P.S. To learn about the important work and the impact of the ASNV, please check out www.ascv.org!

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Dear <INSERTNAME>,

I am participating in the ASNV’s Autism Walk & Family Funfest taking place in just <INSERT DAYS/WEEKS OUT>, on Saturday, April 25th, at Unity Reed High School. I am reaching out in hopes that you would consider supporting me by making a donation toward my fundraising goal of <INSERT DOLLAR AMOUNT>. The mission of the Autism Society of Northern Virginia is to support, empower, and build connections to improve the lives of all in our local autism community.

Your donation will help support autism education, awareness, advocacy, and most importantly, enable the ASNV to assist LOCAL autistic individuals and families. Please visit my fundraising page to make a donation today! <INSERT FUNDRAISING LINK>

Thank you for your support!

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Dear <INSERT NAME>,

As you may already know I am participating in the ASNV’s Autism Walk & Family Funfest. Team <INSERT TEAM NAME> has a fundraising goal of <INSERT DOLLAR AMOUNT> and we are getting close! With your support, I know we can reach our fundraising goal and provide critical support to the Autism Society of Northern Virginia.

Your donation helps the ASNV provide our local autism community with:

Social & Recreational Activities from Pre-K to Adulthood
Family Outings & Events
1:1 Information & Referral Services
Online Resource Directory for Autism friendly services and supports
Camps for Kids & Adults
Support Groups
Scholarships & Financial Assistance Advocacy Initiatives ... & Much More!

The demand for ASNV services continues to increase. Please make a donation today to support Team <INSERT TEAM NAME> and the work of the ASNV at <INSERT LINK>.

Thank you for your support!

Mid-Point Fundraising

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Dear <INSERT NAME>,

I’m halfway through my fundraising efforts for the ASNV’s Autism Walk & Family Funfest, and so far I have raised <INSERT CURRENT DOLLAR AMOUNT>! It’s not over yet, though, and I still have <INSERT REMAINING GOAL> to go. Will you help me get there? Your support will help the ASNV continue to provide:

Social & Recreational Activities from Pre-K to Adulthood
Family Outings & Events
Camps for Kids & Adults
Support Groups
Scholarships & Financial Assistance Advocacy Initiatives ... & Much More!

Every dollar counts! Please consider making a donation today on my fundraising page <INSERT LINK>.

I would be so grateful for your support!

Sincerely,

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Dear <INSERT NAME>,

Can you believe it? I’ve raised <INSERT CURRENT DOLLAR AMOUNT> during my campaign to support the ASNV’s Autism Walk & Family Funfest! I am blown away by all of the folks who have contributed, but we still have <INSERT REMAINING AMOUNT> to go! I’d love your support. Please take a moment to visit my fundraising page at <INSERT LINK> and make a contribution today.

Every single dollar makes a difference. The Autism Society of Northern Virginia will be able to use these funds to support our local autism community. To learn more about the incredible work of the ASNV, please visit: www.asnv.org. Thank you in advance for your support!

Sincerely,

P.S. If you are local to Northern Virginia, this event is taking place on Saturday, April 25th at Unity Reed High School, and I hope you can join us! It’s going to be such a fun celebration and will feature their popular walk, beloved Resource Fair, entertainment, and plenty of family fun!

Final Push

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Subject: 24 hours left!

Dear <INSERT NAME>,

We’ve come so far, but there’s still time to make an impact! The ASNV’s Autism Walk & Family Funfest is TOMORROW, and I am trying to raise more to meet my goal of <INSERT AMOUNT>. Please take a moment to visit <INSERT LINK> to make a contribution and share on social media today. Every single dollar makes a difference. ASNV depends on the generous support of the community to meet the growing needs of individuals and families impacted by autism. Please help support, empower, and build connections to improve the lives of all in our local autism community by investing in the ASNV today.

I’d be so grateful for your support!

Sincerely,

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Subject: ASNV Autism Walk & Family Funfest is almost over! Support us today!

Dear <INSERT NAME>,

There’s only <INSERT NUMBER> days left until the ASNV Autism Walk & Family Funfest and I need <INSERT REMAINING DOLLAR AMOUNT> in order to reach my goal! The ASCV is doing incredible work by providing:

Respite programs that offer invaluable breaks for parents
1:1 information and referrals that connect families to services that best fit their needs
Training that promotes understanding and acceptance for our broader community
Programs, events, and activities for those with autism, providing a safe space free of judgment for them to grow and develop - becoming their best selves
And much more!

Each dollar we raise is being put to good use aiding the ASNV in those efforts. Please take a moment today to visit <INSERT LINK> and show your support!

Thank you so much,