How to talk about your fundraising
Here are the easiest ways to promote your cause and ask for donations.
Getting started
First, identify the who, how, and when to get the most donations for your cause!
1
Who
Identify who you’re asking for donations. This could be your…
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Family
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Friends
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Work colleagues
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Local community
2
How
Get ready to share! You’ll reach your fundraising target faster by sharing with as many people as possible, both online and off.
3
When
Post often. Regular updates remind people to donate.
Use urgency. Share the importance of your ask to give people a reason to donate there and then.
Perfect the timing. Most donations are made in the evening and at the end of every month – ask for donations then.
Copy and paste these social posts
Not sure what to say? We’ve got you covered. Just copy and paste one of the templates below, then add your charity’s info, your personal touch, and the link to your JustGiving page.
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Share why this charity and its mission means a lot to you. Copy and paste this post to your social media profile:
I’m fundraising for [Charity Name] because [why this cause is close to your heart]. The work they do is incredible: they [charity’s mission]. Please donate to my page if you can: www.justgiving.com/page/[your fundraising page link]
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Talk about the amazing work the charity does. Copy and paste on your social media profile:
Please help me raise funds for [Charity Name]. Just [amount] will help them [achievement].
www.justgiving.com/page/[your fundraising page link]
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Just share the basics! Copy and paste on your social media profile:
I’m raising money for [Charity Name] and it would be awesome if you could help!
It’s a cause that means a lot to me. My fundraising page shows what I’m doing and why: www.justgiving.com/page/[your fundraising page link]
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Motivate your followers with milestones. Copy and paste on your social media profile:
I’m just [amount] away from reaching [percentage] of my fundraising target!
When I get there, I’ll [a fun challenge you will commit to if you reach 50%]
www.justgiving.com/page/[your fundraising page link]
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Start a countdown! Copy and paste on your social media profile:
Ahhhh, the countdown has started! I’m just [amount of time] away from my big [challenge type] challenge for [Charity Name].
There’s still time to make a donation, and every penny counts!
www.justgiving.com/page/[your fundraising page link]
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Ask after the big day. Copy and paste on your social media profile:
I did it! I managed to complete the [event or activity name]!
Thanks to everyone who supported me. It’s still not too late to donate now!
www.justgiving.com/page/[your fundraising page link]
What social platform should I use?
You can share your fundraising page on any social platform. Choose one you use frequently – think Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, TikTok… or maybe all of them!
Share your fundraising in person
People love coming together for a good cause, and nothing beats a face-to-face conversation! Why not do something together? From coffee mornings to skydives, there are plenty of different ways you can get people involved in person.
Make a poster
Include your charity’s shopping list, and a link to your fundraising page with a QR code and your page address.
Make donating easy
Did you know that people can donate with Apple Pay and Google Pay? That makes giving easy even in person.
Add cash donations
It’s nice to see your total amount in all its glory. After an in-person event, add any cash donations to your page to see your full impact.
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