Become a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser during FLX Gives and make a difference in our community!
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We are so grateful to those of you who want to volunteer your time and energy to start a fundraiser, and we want to help make it easy for you to maximize your impact during FLX Gives! We’ve outlined the steps to follow to help you build your fundraiser page and spread the word.
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CREATE YOUR PAGE
Support your favorite nonprofit by raising funds on their behalf! Use the Giving Day search page to locate their nonprofit page and click the "Fundraise" button to get started.
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TELL YOUR STORY
Use your Fundraiser Dashboard to customize your page with images, a fundraiser goal, and a message about why you're supporting this organization.
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SPREAD THE WORD
Promote your fundraising page to your network by sharing on social media! Use the social media templates below for inspiration.
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Navigating Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser Dashboard
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Step 1: Access Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser Dashboard
Step 2: Customize Your Peer-To-Peer Fundraiser Page
Step 3: Understand Your Fundraising Tools
Step 4: Access Your Donations Report
Step 5: Optimize Your Check-Out Form
Step 6: Configure Your Settings
Step 7: Publish Your Peer-To-Peer Fundraiser Page
Step 8: Share Your Peer-To-Peer Fundraiser Page
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Sample Social Media Messages
Whether you're sharing your fundraising page on Facebook, Instagram, X, or through another platform, below are some sample messages you can personalize to build excitement and garner support for your favorite nonprofit!
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- Kickoff Announcement
- Exciting news! I'm participating in Giving Day to raise funds for [Organization Name]. Join me in making a difference in our community. Click here to support: [Fundraiser Link] #FLXGives
- 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] #FLXGives
- Goal Countdown
- There are [x] days remaining to support Giving Day! My goal is to raise [Amount] for [Organization Name]. Can you help me get there? Every dollar makes a difference! Donate here: [Fundraiser Link] #FLXGives
- 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] #FLXGives
- Highlight Impact
- Your support means the world! Every dollar raised helps [specific impact]. Let's change lives together! Donate: [Fundraiser Link] #FLXGives
Follow & share posts from Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.!
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Sample Email Messages
Prefer email over social media ? Don't worry, we've got your covered! Below are email templates you can customize to engage your network. Copy and paste the text below, fill in the placeholders, and add some personal flair to make it your own!
Subject: Join me in Supporting [ORGANIZATION NAME]
Hi [FIRST_NAME],
I am excited to announce that I am supporting [ORGANIZATION NAME] during FLX Gives by taking on the role of a fundraising champion. My fundraising will help [ORGANIZATION NAME] to [OBJECTIVE - take from the organization's story]!
[Fundraiser Story: Why are you supporting this organization? What impact has this organization had on you/your family/your friends?] FLXGives is a 24-hour fundraiser for over 100 nonprofits in my area, so join the movement by contributing to my fundraiser on November [x] - [x]!
Check out my fundraising page here: [LINK TO FUNDRAISING PAGE] Thank you for supporting me and [ORGANIZATION NAME]!
Tips for the P2P Pro
Share your Story
Use money as a motivator
Like and Share
Collaborate
Set small goals
Additional Resources
Mightycause has a full library of support articles, video walkthroughs and tools to assist you as you get ready for your Giving Day campaign.
Looking for something more general, or a deep-dive on a perennial topic like how to engage your board, peer-to-peer fundraising, or general nonprofit fundraising? Check out our Resource Library! We've got everything you need to run a great campaign, a full catalog of webinar content, and more!
Utilize the suite of social share images on the FLX Gives website to make your fundraising posts stand out on social media.
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