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Raising money online is a fantastic, easy way to collect donations. Read our top 10 tips for fundraising online.
JustGiving (other platforms available) allows you to create your own page. People can donate, leave you a supportive message, and the money raised, including any Gift Aid, is sent directly to YMCA Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire, super easy, hassle-free fundraising.
Once you have created your page, let’s bring it to life! The photo on your page is the first thing people will see, so adding a photo of you will connect your supporters with your fundraising (and reassure them they are on the right page).
Your supporters want to know what you are doing and why you are fundraising for YMCA. Make sure your page tells your story; it doesn’t need to be long but will really help supporters understand how important their support is.
Your fundraising plays a vital role in ensuring that YMCA Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire continue to provide a safe place to call home for young people and support from people they can trust. Together we want to end youth homelessness one £ at a time. And don’t forget to share with your Employer, some employers offer match funding a brilliant way to boost your fundraising even further and get colleagues involved in supporting your fundraising too!
You may have a fundraising target set for the event you have signed up for, but if not, it is a great idea to set one. A target can be really motivating, not only for you, but also your supporters. They might donate that little bit extra if they know it is going to get you to 100%. And did you know, you can increase the target? Reach for the stars, the more you raise, the more young people you help to lead happy, healthy, and independent lives.
Adding photos and videos to your page helps boost engagement and really brings your fundraising to life, e.g. if you are training for an event or organising an event people are coming to.
Any donations or sponsorship collected offline can be added and contributed to your overall total.
Link your Strava or fitness tracking app. Training photos, miles and hours put in, all help supporters understand the effort you are putting in to support others.
Don’t be afraid to keep sharing, through your social media and don’t forget WhatsApp and email too.
Did you know up to 20% of donations for challenges, for example, come in after the event. Every time your page receives a donation, an automatic thank you will be generated, but why not follow up again with those who have previously donated, with a further thank you.
There are many ways you can get involved to support our vital work with our young people. Whether you want to organise a community fundraiser or take on a challenge, your support will transform the life of a young person.
“If it wasn’t for YMCA, I don’t think I’d be here today. I couldn’t see a future for me before, but I do now.” Elizabeth
Click on the link below to download our fundraising pack today! You can also email fundraising@mkymca.com for tips and advice on your fundraising activity.