Fundraising Tips

How to get started with your fundraising:

  1. Set a goal. You’re more likely to be successful if you start by setting a goal to work toward.

  2. Start with a donation to yourself. Get the ball rolling by being the first to donate – it shows potential donors you are passionate about the cause!

  3. Share your story. Why are you participating in the event? People are more likely to donate to a cause they care about. You can share your story with us here – you might even be featured on our social media channels! Or, share your story on your own accounts.

  4. Use visuals. Photos, videos, and graphics are powerful tools. Use them on your social media, fundraising page, and emails to show your donors how their support helps.

  5. Express gratitude frequently. Thank your donors as soon as they contribute, and keep them updated on your progress. Ask them if they would like recognition on social media and post a thank you for added awareness!

  6. Ask for donations. You’ll be surprised how many people will want to support you when you ask! Post on social media asking your followers to donate by sharing a link to your fundraising page. Email and phone family and friends to let them know what you’re doing. Tell your story to local businesses in your area and ask for their support. You can use our toolkit to help you get started.

  7. Host an event. Get creative with a theme and host an event in person or online. Consider a game night, trivia night, movie night, BBQ, open mic, or fitness challenge. Ask guests to attend by donation, sell tickets to the event, or encourage attendees to donate through your fundraising page to help boost your total.

Most of us are volunteer firefighters and hold full-time jobs as well.  Employers, family, social media and friends are all excellent sources of donations!
William FulfordEvent Ambassador
William Fulford
Facebook is great, but your spouse’s Facebook is even better!
John WarenyciaEvent Ambassador
John Warenycia
Be passionate about the cause and speak from your heart.  Know that we are all affected by cancer at some point in our lives.  Get out and create more awareness and also create more awareness of Wellspring and all that they do for those with cancer and what they do to help those who are supporting someone with cancer.
Kevin BuchananEvent Ambassador
Kevin Buchanan
Challenge yourself! Don’t settle for what you know you can easily achieve, push yourself. Set a goal that will make you work for it, and then get out there. Talk to friends and family, tell them why you want to do this challenge and show how passionate you are about the cause.
Chelsea McPhersonEvent Ambassador
Chelsea McPherson
Social media is a great tool to raise awareness, but what I’ve found helps raise funds is to just pick up the phone and call someone directly or meet them in person. I feel it’s much more personal that way and they can see how passionate you are about the cause.
Luke MessinaEvent Ambassador
Luke Messina
Be consistent, have a plan, and if you are involved in the community, this will help you raise money.  Share your story about why you are fundraising. Be a storyteller instead of using cold asks for money.
Irina PetersEvent Ambassador
Irina Peters
Put a face to why your climbing.  Make it personal.
Jessy HorsfieldEvent Ambassador
Jessy Horsfield
Approach businesses and big corporations. They are usually receptive to such a great cause. Networking and making contacts every year improves fundraising options year and after year.
Darcy NoelEvent Ambassador
Darcy Noel