FUNdraising Geek, February 2023

Author

Connie Bickford
February 01, 2023

Welcome to the inaugural issue of the FUNdraising Geek Newsletter! The premiere newsletter for #FundraisingTips, #SocialMediaTips, and #FeaturedCharities 

#FUNdraisingTips

If you are fundraising for a specific event and/or cause, you likely have a fundraising page on the charity's website. First things first: Personalize your fundraising page! Tell your donors why you support this particular cause.

  • In honor or in memory of someone close to you

  • A local charity and you want to support your community

  • A group you volunteer with and want to do more by fundraising for the cause

  • #WhatIsYourWhy❓

For example, I started participating in the Hustle up the Hancock for the Respiratory Health Association in 2010.  My reasons for continuing to climb 94 floors every February have varied throughout the years.

  • Getting off the couch 🛋 and moving my body

  • Beating the midwinter blues

  • The challenge of raising $1,000 as a lung health champion💰

  • Inspired by those affected by lung disease

  • In memory of my mom who passed away from pulmonary fibrosis in 2019 💜

  • Supporting a local organization dedicated to promoting lung health and clean air in Chicago and the state of Illinois.

ALSO, don't forget to personalize your page with a photo of your honored hero or a #SillySelfie 😎

#SocialMediaTips

Post. Post! POST!  Don't be shy. Get it out there! Your supporters want to see that sh*t in their facebook feed.

  • They want to click that link in your instagram profile. 

  • They want to see your fundraising progress.

  • Post your link. Post photos. 📷

  • Your followers can block you if they're really annoyed. #Whatever 🤷‍♀️

Also, set up that Facebook Fundraiser.  They have been a game changer for me!

  • It's quick and easy.👍

  • Donors get a charitable donation receipt.👍

  • Facebook DOES NOT take a cut of fundraisers for approved charities.👍

  • Friends on facebook see who's supported you and get inspired to donate.👍

  • Use the #PowerOfSocialMedia for good.👍

#FeaturedCharity

Respiratory Health Association  Since February is Hustle Chicago month, it's only fitting that I feature RHA. The Respiratory Health Association's mission is to prevent lung disease, promote clean air, and help people live better through education, research, and policy change.  

RHA– Dedicated to Community Lung Health Since 1906

Respiratory Health Association has been a local public health leader since 1906. Today, the association addresses asthma, COPD, lung cancer, tobacco control and air quality with a comprehensive approach involving research, education and advocacy activities.

https://resphealth.org/

Thank you for reading! 💜 If you'd like help out this little fledgling of a newsletter, please share with your friends and other fundraisers via email and all the social media! 

Connie Bickford, Chief Geek 

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