{"id":8975,"date":"2017-05-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/?p=8975"},"modified":"2024-05-08T20:55:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T20:55:17","slug":"personal-fundraising-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/blog\/personal-fundraising-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips To Help You Energize Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re knee-deep in an online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/peer-to-peer-fundraising-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">peer-to-peer fundraising campaign<\/a>. You\u2019ve designated a staff person, established a campaign timeline, determined a goal, and came up with a great theme that is bound to rally current and new donors alike. The ball is rolling!<\/p>\n<p>But with peer-to-peer fundraising, you\u2019re not simply relying on your own team of fundraising professionals to raise money. On the contrary, it\u2019s your supporters who are doing the heavy hauling,<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that it\u2019s the enthusiasm of your supporters that will drive donations to the campaign. Therefore, you must build and maintain a high level of energy and momentum for your fundraisers throughout the drive.<\/p>\n<p>Use these 6 tips to help energize and inspire your fundraising team from kickoff to the last push.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 1.75em;\"><em>&#8220;Use these 6 tips to help energize and inspire your fundraising team from kickoff to the last push.&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ec\/Gb5d7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: .5em;\"><i class=\"icon ion-social-twitter\"><\/i>tweet this<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>1. Give Them The Right Tools At The Beginning<\/h2>\n<p>Without the right guidance, it\u2019ll be hard for your peer-to-peer fundraisers to get excited about the campaign. So, start out on the right foot by creating a comprehensive toolkit that fundraisers can reference well as they set up and run their own campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Include the following in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/toolkit-nonprofit-fundraising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fundraising toolkit<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Information on how to set up their webpage<\/li>\n<li>Specific branding\/marketing features such as your logo, fonts, or special images<\/li>\n<li>Sample social media posts and email content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If they\u2019re given the right tools for the job, your supporters will feel confident and excited about their fundraising experience.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Promote Team Fundraising<\/h2>\n<p>Give your fundraisers the option to form<a href=\"https:\/\/resources.causevox.com\/hubfs\/eBooks\/Individual-Team-Fundraising.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> fundraising teams<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8976\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8976\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8976 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-15-at-7.36.46-PM-e1484527083162.png\" alt=\"energize peer-to-peer fundraisers\" width=\"740\" height=\"476\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CauseVox Fundraising Teams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As opposed to just fundraising on their own, teams add a level of camaraderie and increased accountability. They also allow fundraisers to add their own \u201cstory\u201d into the bigger team story.<\/p>\n<p>The team captains will become your biggest cheerleaders, so rev them up by keeping them updated on goal progress. That enthusiasm is bound to trickle down!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8977\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8977\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8977\" src=\"https:\/\/causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-10-at-10.25.12-AM-1024x505.png\" alt=\"energize peer-to-peer fundraisers\" width=\"740\" height=\"365\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/holyapostlesfastathon2016.causevox.com\/team\/AgeraEnergy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Team Fundraising Page from the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen Online Fundraiser<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>3. Post Updates Frequently<\/h2>\n<p>Stories aren\u2019t just for motivating donors to give. They can also motivate your peer-to-peer fundraisers.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 1.75em;\"><em>&#8220;Stories aren\u2019t just for motivating donors to give. They can also motivate your peer-to-peer fundraisers.&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ec\/7QaBa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: .5em;\"><i class=\"icon ion-social-twitter\"><\/i>tweet this<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8978\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8978\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8978 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-15-at-7.40.06-PM-e1484527259440.png\" alt=\"energize peer-to-peer fundraisers\" width=\"740\" height=\"567\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CauseVox Blog Updates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CauseVox<\/a> to run your peer-to-peer fundraising campaign, you\u2019re given unlimited space to add and edit your organization\u2019s story. In addition, we encourage you to use our blog feature to keep donors and fundraisers updated on the campaign\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n<p>Frequent updates will help maintain your fundraiser\u2019s momentum.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8979\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8979\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8979\" src=\"https:\/\/causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-15-at-7.41.34-PM-e1484527377410.png\" alt=\"energize peer-to-peer fundraisers\" width=\"740\" height=\"432\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8979\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prayingfamilies.causevox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Campaign Updates from the Praying Families Online Fundraiser<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>4. Use The Impact Meter To Educate &amp; Inspire<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, it\u2019s hard to connect dollars raised to impact, especially when you\u2019re in the middle of the campaign. Don\u2019t just wait until the end of the campaign to share impact. Instead, communicate it in real-time with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CauseVox\u2019s impact meter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This feature gives everyone, from your personal fundraisers to prospective donors, the ability to see the change they\u2019re a part of. And the meter isn\u2019t necessarily limited to your main peer-to-peer fundraising website\u2014individual and team fundraising pages can also have them.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8980\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8980\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8980 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-15-at-7.45.35-PM-e1484527567123.png\" alt=\"energize peer-to-peer fundraisers\" width=\"740\" height=\"442\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CauseVox Impact Meter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When your peer-to-peer fundraisers know they\u2019re this close to reaching their impact goal, meeting that goal is a whole lot easier.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Give Them A Call Or Send An Email<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, we all need some good, old-fashioned motivation. As the campaign organizer, it\u2019s perfectly acceptable (and encouraged) to give your peer-to-peer fundraisers a call or send them a motivating email.<\/p>\n<p>If you can, set aside some time at the beginning of the campaign to ensure everyone\u2019s off to a good start. Around mid-campaign, follow-up with a check-in.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from offering support, don\u2019t forget to let your fundraisers know how vital they are to the campaign\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<p>And don\u2019t forget to use CauseVox to track and monitor the progress of your personal fundraisers. If you notice people nearing their goals or needing a bit of encouragement, step in with some motivation and encouragement.<\/p>\n<h2>6. End With Momentum<\/h2>\n<p>Keep the energy flowing throughout the campaign until you\u2019ve reached the finish line. As the campaign winds down, whether you\u2019re near your goal or have surpassed efforts, express urgency.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 1.75em;\"><em>&#8220;Keep the energy flowing throughout the campaign until you\u2019ve reached the finish line.&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ec\/S9caa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: .5em;\"><i class=\"icon ion-social-twitter\"><\/i>tweet this<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Statements such as <em>\u201cWe\u2019re so close\u201d<\/em> or \u201c<em>Help us blow our goal out of the water\u201d<\/em> may seem overused, but they are effective in motivating fundraisers in closing out their campaign on top. Add this urgency to your website, blog updates, emails, and phone chats to maximize the impact.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8981\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8981\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8981\" src=\"https:\/\/causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-10-at-10.56.48-AM-1024x579.png\" alt=\"energize peer-to-peer fundraisers\" width=\"740\" height=\"418\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dml-moustache-challenge.causevox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A timely, urgent fundraising request from the David Lichman Mustache Challenge<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>By providing the right tools and motivation, including a thorough toolkit, blog updates, impact tracking, and constant support and encouragement, you can energize your peer-to-peer fundraising throughout the entire campaign.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 1.75em;\"><em>&#8220;You can energize your peer-to-peer fundraising throughout the entire campaign.&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ec\/KS3jY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: .5em;\"><i class=\"icon ion-social-twitter\"><\/i>tweet this<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>We built CauseVox to help connect people to your cause through people-based fundraising. When you use CauseVox to fuel your peer-to-peer fundraiser, you avoid yelling for the attention of your supporters. Instead, you\u2019re rallying your troops and engaging them to help make a difference in the world.<\/p>\n<p>To start your own peer-to-peer fundraising campaign with CauseVox, schedule a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/schedule-a-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-on-1 demo<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re knee-deep in an online peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. You\u2019ve designated a staff person, established a campaign timeline, determined a goal, and came up with a great theme that is bound to rally current and new donors alike. The ball is rolling! But with peer-to-peer fundraising, you\u2019re not simply relying on your own team [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":50784,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8975","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/energize-peer-to-peer-fundraisers-600x400.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/energize-peer-to-peer-fundraisers-600x492.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Candace Cody","author_link":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/author\/candace\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8975","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8975"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8975\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50784"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8975"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8975"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8975"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}