FUNDRAISING GUIDE

The sooner you begin fundraising, the more money you will be able to raise towards your goal.

Be ambitious, but make sure to set a goal you can achieve!

Identify friends, family, coworkers and other potential supporters in your social network who may share your passion for the cause.

Spread the word!  Let other know why you are passionate about the Warrior Foundation.  Explain why you support our mission and how they can join you in support of our cause.

Social media platforms are an excellent way to quickly promote your fundraising efforts, engage with supporters, keep people updated on your fundraising goals and progress.

A successful fundraising campaign is enhanced by your creative thinking.  Find an interesting idea or event to generate excitement, fun and encourage people to get involved and even make a donation towards your fundraising goals!

Become a leader and invite others to help you.  Your fundraising efforts will be strengthened through teamwork.  Influence friends, family and coworkers to support you and help work towards your goals.

Fundraising can be challenging, and you may not feel like you are making a difference.  Stay focused and remember your contributions are making a direct impact on the lives of children and families the Warrior Foundation serves.

Make an effort to thank each and every team member and donor that contributed to your fundraising efforts.  

Create a team fundraising page and recruit team members to help achieve your goals in supporting the Warrior Foundation

Collaborate with team members to generate fundraising ideas, develop a communication plan to drive awareness, set goals and bring in donations

Post regular updates of you and your teams progress on social media to help drive donations.  It also helps to create a bit of friendly competition amongst team members.  Competition will propel team members to succeed.  Remember to have fun as everyone is working to the same goal!

Determine what social media platforms or other communication methods you will use to spread awareness and drive fundraising. Email, flyers, text, phone calls and other methods are still effective outreach tools to your social network and community for fundraising.

1. Explain why you have made the decision to support the Warrior Foundation.
2. Share your story candidly and with passion so supporters understand the need for action
3. Include a picture or video with your post to create a more direct and compelling connection with your purpose for fundraising on behalf of the Warrior Foundation
4. Use hashtag #WarriorFoundation to increase visibility to your post

1. Provide regular updates through your communication channels to let prospective donors know progress made towards your goal(s).  Getting your first few donors may be difficult, but once people start to see progress, momentum in achieving new donors becomes easier.
2. Don't forget to thank supporters regularly with each status update.