Make a Plan:

• • Think about how much you need to raise and how much you hope to raise. Having something to aim for will help you stay motivated, but it’s also an important storyline for donors that can make an ask feel more concrete
    

     

Make a Timeline:

• • • Your timeline will help you build your structure, a campaign calendar, and create a sense of urgency with donors. Think about how much of your time you can dedicate to this campaign. Different structures and ideas take different amounts of time.

Know Your Audience:

• • need to know who you’re communicating with and who you’re targeting. What is the typical gender, age, and locality of your audience? Who is most likely to give, and how much? 

Be Consistent:

• • Be clear on what you’re fundraising for, where the money’s going, why people should give, and what your goals are. 

Ask for Help: 

• • When you look around your network, you’re sure to find seasoned fundraisers who can help you get started. Most people are happy to share fundraising tips and tricks, explain how they dealt with a similar situation, and support you where they can.

Ask for help with spreading the word, too. Work with sympathetic organizations, leverage community partnerships, organize your team and volunteers, and brainstorm with your board.

Plus, don’t be afraid to reach out to friends and family to spread the word and donate