Take it from Kemberly, a little challenge can go a long way. Kemberly raised $2,500 by asking for 50 $50 donations in honor of her 50th Birthday from her Facebook friends! Donating your Birthday or challenging your friends on Facebook to donate in a fun way, such as donations in honor of World Kindness Day, is a fantastic way to boost your fundraising to help meet your goal.
With sports that is! Take advantage of different athletic events that everyone is watching (i.e. the Super Bowl, March Madness, even different Olympic competitions) and sell squares. Part of the money you collect should go to the prizes you distribute, or come up with some amazing prizes of your own, and the rest can go to your fundraising goal. This is an easy way to offer an incentive for donating and get plenty of people involved!
Connect with other Buzzees who are making the shave and trade ideas, tips, and tricks! Get in on community conversations happening with Buzzees from all over and learn why they are buzzing or share your own reasons. Some of our Buzzees have 10+ years under their belt, so this group is an essential resource for anyone looking to get involved! CLICK HERE to join the group!
Thousands of companies match all or a portion of a charitable gift made by an employee. Ask your supporters to check with their Human Resource Departments to find out if their workplace has this kind of program and will help support your fundraising efforts. Have questions about Matching Gifts? Check out our FAQ’s!
If you’re doing a birthday fundraiser or Facebook challenge, make sure to use catchy hashtags that you use on all your posts! People love catchy hashtags, short phrases help summarize your objective, and it helps them stay in tune with your campaign and track all of your posts.
Each time someone donates, be sure to personally thank them on your social media channels and post a link to your fundraising page. Not only is it a great way to recognize your donors, but can also inspire others to give too!
Often times people mean to donate, but just don’t get around to it. Don’t be afraid to ask people multiple times for donations and keep it at the front of their brain. Recently we heard from a donor who had been meaning to make their donation for 2 months before getting around to it, so don’t be a “one and done” asker!
Zac, a 2-time Buzzee, and his mom Pia, are asking their friends and family to “Clean House” to help raise money. They’re collecting clothing, shoes and household items for Savers Thrift Store through their Fundrive Program. The more bags they collect, the more money they raise. If there’s a Savers by you, check it out. You can also hold a yard sale or sell your items on Craigslist or Ebay to raise money.
Have classmates or coworkers bring in spare change they find around the house. Decorate a canister with your picture and why you are shaving. You’d be surprised how quickly change adds up!
Engage potential donors on social media. Tell your followers if they donate a specific amount, you’ll do a dare (something silly like singing in public!) Videotape the dare so you can share it!
If your school, business or organization has a strict dress code, ask about hosting a day where people can donate in exchange for wearing jeans.
Do something a little crazy, like dye your hair or wear it in a wacky style. People will ask what’s going on, which opens the door for you to tell them about shaving.
Offer any talent or skill you have in return for a minimum donation. Zac had tremendous success raising money by selling the super cute buttons he made.
Hit a “fundraising wall”? Step back, take a breath and even take a break if you need to, but don’t get discouraged! Fundraising ebbs and flows, so don’t let a temporary lull get you down. Take the time to research what works for other people so you can come back fresh and inspired. Or CONTACT US to ask for help with ideas!
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