{"id":8867,"date":"2021-12-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/?p=8867"},"modified":"2024-05-08T20:52:52","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T20:52:52","slug":"raise-money-for-charity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/blog\/raise-money-for-charity\/","title":{"rendered":"Raising Money for Charities: 5 Ideas To Get You Started"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chances are, there\u2019s a cause you\u2019re enthusiastic about. Yet, giving a donation just doesn\u2019t seem like enough sometimes. Sure, you can volunteer and advocate for causes that you feel connected with, but you may still feel like you can do more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, there is actually another way (a great way) for you to help a charity you love \u2014you can fundraise for them<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you don\u2019t have to be a seasoned fundraiser to raise money for charity. In fact, all it takes is the same passion that got you interested in the cause in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 5 ideas to help get you started raising money for charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Afterwards, check out our comprehensive post of over 200 fundraising ideas<\/a> for nonprofits of all kinds.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Here are 5 ideas to help get you started raising money for charity.”<\/em> <\/i>tweet this<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Check Out Their \u201cInvolvement\u201d Options To Become A Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Peer-to-peer-fundraising<\/a> is a technique that thousands of nonprofits and charities use to get current supporters to fundraise on behalf of the organization, and it\u2019s a great, easy way for you to help raise money for charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oftentimes, charities promote their own peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns on their website. So before you start fundraising on your own, check their website for opportunities to become a fundraiser.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Canine Cancer Alliance Wag Love Campaign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

For example, Canine Cancer Alliance<\/a> (CCA) raised nearly $30,000 using CauseVox<\/a> to power their peer-to-peer fundraising campaign – Wag Love<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canine Cancer Alliance included a clear call to action at the top of their page to register or donate in support of their mission to support canine cancer research. By registering, each participant creates a customizable fundraising page which they can share with friends and family, maximizing their fundraising impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, CCA took the registration URL and linked it to their website’s event page<\/a>. Now when individuals are on CCA’s website, fundraisers can signup directly and donors can quickly make a donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Canine Cancer Alliance Website CTAs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If your favorite charity already has an option for you to become a personal fundraiser, then you\u2019re in luck. Follow the steps on their website to set up your own page and begin raising money for charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Set Up Your Own Fundraiser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your favorite charity doesn\u2019t have an established peer-to-peer fundraiser ready to go, don\u2019t worry. You can set up a crowdfunding campaign yourself\u2014and it\u2019s easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To begin (and to maximize the power of your gift), contact the charity directly to see what they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most nonprofits and charities will give you information with regard to donation amount and impact,<\/a> which can help you set a goal. For example, you can learn how much money you need to raise to sponsor a client, fund a meal, conserve an acre, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, create a goal and a timeframe for your campaign, making sure that both are specific, attainable, reasonable, and relevant. Keep in mind that most online fundraisers run about a month, but even day-long campaigns are helpful for a charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, create a crowdfunding<\/a> site for your campaign and get to work sharing it with your networks.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Setting Up A Crowdfunding Campaign Using CauseVox<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be overwhelmed by the idea of setting up your own page. It\u2019s a quick process and when you use CauseVox, you\u2019re given the same support as any large charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it’s your first time writing your own campaign appeal as an individual or organization, check out our Fundraising Appeal Throwdown!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This webinar will teach you all the essential elements of a winning fundraising appeal, including how to use compelling language to draw readers in and craft effective calls to action to convert more donors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n