Fund Raising

Looking for some "cool" fundraising ideas? Look no further!

  1. By far, the fastest and easiest way to raise money is through family, friends, business associates, your church, and your company.
  2. Carry your donation form with you. You never know when you might run into a supporter!
  3. Set a goal; then reach it in manageable steps. Here’s an easy way to raise $200:

    4. Ask

    Amount

    Total

    Yourself
    (Bring your lunch to work one or two days a week)

    1 x $25

    $25

    Two family members
    (Think Mom, Dad, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, cousin…we all have them!)

    2 x $20

    $40

    Four friends
    (Have several friends over for dinner and ask them all at once)

    4 x $5

    $20

    Four coworkers
    (Display a donation bucket in your place of business)

    4 x $5

    $20

    Four neighbors
    (Not comfortable knocking on doors? Write a letter and insert a return envelope)

    4 x $5

    $20

    Someone from your book club or athletic team

    1 x $25

    $25

    Your hairdresser, dry cleaner or doctor
    (Ask her/him to put a donation jar in the office/shop)

    1 x $25

    $25

    Church/temple members
    (Have a request placed in the bulletin for a one-time offering)

    1 x 25

    $25

     

     

    $200
  4. Encourage people to ask their companies for matching gift forms. Many donors are not aware this is an option. Matching gifts can double (or even triple) the original donation amount.
  5. If you have a Facebook profile, promote your efforts through your Facebook page.
  6. If you’re on Twitter, tweet a message to your friends! Challenge them to join you or support you.
  7. Set up your e-mail signature with this message: “I’m going to be a member of a bed race team. Support me as I cross the Finish Line for Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Rochester!”
  8. If you didn't receive an answer the first time you asked, ask again! Sometimes people mean to donate, but they don't get around to it. Friendly reminder e-mails, progress updates, etc. help to nudge the process along.
  9. Get creative and have fun!
  10. Let us know if you have other fund raising tips that you are willing to share with other racers.