Fundraising Tips & Tricks
Once you’ve registered online, it’s time to get fundraising! While it may seem daunting at first, these tips and tricks will help strengthen your fundraising efforts and support a great cause!
The first step is to make a personal donation first to get the ball rolling! Be the first to donate to your team as an example for your friends, family and co-workers to follow. They’ll be inspired by your personal commitment!
Personalize your donation page
Use your personal donation page to tell others why you are raising money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto. Maybe you had a mentor help you reach your full potential, or perhaps you wish you had someone to see your value when you were younger or maybe you just want to show your skills as a ping pong master! Whatever motivates you, let others know!
Ask and you will receive
If you don't ask, you won’t receive! Ask everyone in your circles; coworkers, classmates, family and friends to donate using the online tools. Send a personal note asking them to donate to your fundraising efforts, and tell them why empowering the youth of today is important to you. And, remember, people like to support great causes!
Share it on your social media, email family and friends and let your networks know how they can support you!
Set your goals high
Think big! Raising money for this cause is a personal commitment but it’s also empowering. It costs Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto $1,750 to match a vulnerable youth with a mentor and provide them with the necessary supports. Every dollar you fundraise will go directly toward finding a mentor for a child on the waiting list. Your personal fundraising page can be updated to match your goals at any time.
Think outside the box!
Get creative with your fundraising! Host a Beer Pong tournament at your house and ask everyone to bring a small donation. Have coworkers donate to participate in casual Fridays at the office. Host a pub crawl and challenge people to dress up! The possibilities are endless, and everyone is reminded they are donating to a worthy cause.
Need help reaching your personal fundraising goal?
Not to worry! Lucky for you, there is a team of fundraising masterminds behind your favourite event of the summer. Feel free to contact us at events.toronto@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.
Show us your style!
Share your unique fundraising ideas with us on social media using the hashtag #PaddleForPurpose #PaddleRoyale2019 and tag us at @BBBSTYL.