Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Toolkit
For Boards, Donors, Volunteers, and Supporters to Rally Your Networks and Support Your Favorite Nonprofit
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There are lots of ways to get involved during Midlands Gives and make a difference in your community!
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- Make a donation to one or more causes in your community via MidlandsGives.org.
- Spread the word about Midlands Gives with your family and friends using social media, email or text!
- Create a Peer-to-Peer fundraiser page to help your favorite nonprofit raise needed funds.
Want to make real community IMPACT? Create your own peer fundraiser, and help your favorite nonprofit raise more money on Midlands Gives. We’ve outlined the steps you’ll want to follow to help you build your page.
Creating Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser Page
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PICK A NONPROFIT
Support your favorite nonprofit and raise funds on its behalf! Use the Midlands Gives search page to find your nonprofit, then click the "Fundraise" button to get started. You can create fundraising pages for as many nonprofits as you want.
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TELL YOUR STORY
Use the Fundraiser Dashboard to customize your page with images, a goal, and a message explaining why you are specifically supporting this organization. A personalized message about why you care works the best.
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SPREAD THE WORD
Promote your fundraising page to your network by sharing on social media, email, and text! Use the social media templates in the nonprofit toolkit for inspiration.
Navigating Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser Dashboard
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Step 1: Sign Up as a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser
Step 2: Accessing Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser Dashboard
Step 3: Customizing Your Peer-To-Peer Fundraiser Page
Step 4: Configuring Your Settings
Step 5: Publish Your Peer-To-Peer Fundraiser Page
Step 6: Share Your Peer-To-Peer Fundraiser Page
Step 7: Accessing Your Donations Report
Sample Social Media Messages
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- Kickoff Announcement
- Exciting news! I'm participating in Midlands Gives to raise funds for [Organization Name]. Join me in making a difference in our community. Click here to support: [Fundraiser Link] #MidlandsGives
- Personal Story
- Why I'm fundraising: [Brief description of your personal connection to the organization and it's mission]. Join me in making a difference! Click here to support: [Fundraiser Link] #MidlandsGives
- Goal Countdown
- There are [x] days remaining to support Midlands Gives! My goal is to raise [Amount] for [Organization Name]. Can you help me get there? Every dollar makes a difference! Donate here: [Fundraiser Link] #MidlandsGives
- Share a Milestone
- We've hit [x]% of our fundraising goal! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Let's keep the momentum going - share this post and help spread the word! [Fundraiser Link] #MidlandsGives
- Highlight Impact
- Your support means the world! Every dollar raised helps [specific impact]. Let's change lives together! Donate: [Fundraiser Link] #MidlandsGives