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Arguably, your fundraising appeal is one of the most important parts of your nonprofit crowdfunding<\/a> campaign. It\u2019s the heart of your cause. The meat and potatoes of your mission. The crucial part where you tell supporters what your goal is and why they should care.<\/p>\n You know your crowdfunding campaign inside and out. But, you can\u2019t fall into the trap of thinking that your audience knows everything about it too. An effective campaign summary is key for informing supporters, as well as leading them to feel connected to your cause.<\/p>\n Seem like an overwhelmingly daunting task? Have no fear. Crafting an impactful summary doesn\u2019t need to be difficult. Check out these tips for putting together a summary of your campaign that\u2019s inclusive, informative and inspiring!<\/p>\n In order for your supporters to feel motivated to donate, they need to comprehensively understand the nuts and bolts of your cause. They want to know the background information (i.e. why are you doing this?), as well as the desired outcome (i.e. where is their money going?).<\/p>\n Your fundraising appeal needs to thoroughly explain all of this information. In order to ensure you\u2019re getting down to the nitty-gritty of your crowdfunding campaign, you might need to take a step back.<\/p>\n Remember when you would analyze stories in elementary school and you had to figure out the who, what, where, when, and why of a plot? Start an outline for your fundraising appeal<\/a> the same way. Take a piece of paper and jot down the who, what, where, when, and why of your crowdfunding campaign. Breaking it into these smaller sections will ensure that you\u2019re covering all of your bases and including all necessary information.<\/p>\n There is an abundance of great crowdfunding campaigns out there. While it\u2019s good news that there are tons of compassionate, socially conscious people in the world, it also means that your campaign is mixed in with a lot of competition.<\/p>\n So, how do you stand out from the crowd? You need to connect with your supporters on a human level so that they feel a sense of attachment to your campaign.<\/p>\n For example, if your crowdfunding campaign is raising money to feed shelter dogs, craft an emotional appeal around the topic of animal welfare. There are plenty of dog-lovers out there who will hear about shelter dogs, immediately picture their own beloved pet, and feel inclined to donate and help other animals that aren\u2019t quite as fortunate.<\/p>\n Of course, it\u2019s impossible to craft an appeal that resonates with everyone. But, do your best to find the root of your cause and use it to connect with supporters on a more personal level.<\/p>\n Need more tips for connecting with your audience? There\u2019s some great information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Your fundraising appeal needs to be detailed and informative. But, you don\u2019t want to end up with something as long as War and Peace<\/i>.<\/p>\n Make sure that your summary is inclusive and descriptive, without being dry and longwinded. Starting with the who, what, where, when, and why the outline mentioned above will help you to narrow your focus and be more succinct.<\/p>\n When you\u2019ve finished the initial draft of your summary, go back a few times and read it over again. Go through each paragraph with a fine-tooth comb and eliminate any sentences or words that are unnecessary or don\u2019t add any value to your fundraising appeal<\/a>. This practice will also keep your appeal concise and your wordiness in check.<\/p>\nStart With The Basics<\/h2>\n
Connect With Supporters<\/h2>\n
Be Thorough, But Not Longwinded<\/h2>\n
End With A Call To Action<\/h2>\n