1.
It is proven that most charitable donations are
made because someone was asked. Although it seems simple,
it’s true. You never know if someone will donate
unless you ask. |
2.
Get your fundraising done early. It’s never
too soon to ask for a donation. Once you’ve met your
goal, keep on asking. |
3.
Remember why you are participating in and why the heart failure treatment
and transplant program is so important to you. The more
excited you are, the more excited your donors will become.
It’s infectious! |
4.
Include a wide circle of friends, relatives, business
associates and people at your church, synagogue, school,
etc. Ask both in person and via email using your
Walk Center. Before you know it, support for
the cause will spread and spread. |
5.
Let others know you have contributed to Heart & Sole
already. |
6.
You don’t have to do this alone! Ask your
family, friends, and teammates to get involved. Make
copies of walker pledge sheets with your information at
the top, and ask others to collect on your behalf. |
7.
If potential donors know that you are trying to
reach a particular goal, they may be more inclined to lend
a hand to help you get there. |
8.
Update them regularly on your fundraising progress.
Consider writing donors’ names on your Heart & Sole
T-shirt and let them know they are with you every step
of the way. Remember to send a "thank you" note
to each and every donor and to follow up after the Walk
is completed. Expressing your gratitude for their generosity
will help support future giving. |
9.
Conduct a raffle, have a fundraising party, launch
an email campaign, mail letters, and solicit a corporate
sponsorship. Maybe you have a special hobby or talent that
you particularly enjoy? Baking cookies? Knitting? Babysitting?
Turn these talents into fundraising opportunities! |
