Facebook Fundraising Kit
Start A Task Force Fundraiser
Celebrate or Honor These Occassions
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Your Birthday
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Favorite Holiday
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911
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Special Occasion
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Flag Day
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Birthday/Remembrance
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911
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Of A Fallen Loved One
Getting Started
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Customize your Facebook fundraising page. If you haven't already, you can upload a photo, write a story about why you're participating and more. This is your online donation home to share your story and track donations. Need a graphic or two for your campaign? Click Here.
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Make first donation. A great way to kick off your fundraiser is to make the first contribution yourself. Let everyone know you're off and running and encourage others to match your donation.
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Ask. Contact everyone you know, such as family, friends, co-workers, neighbors and social media connections. You never know who is willing to contribute unless you ask. You can text, email, call, mail or share online. If you've participated before, reach out to previous donors and ask them to donate again.
Facebook
I'm fundraising for the Texas LODD Task Force to make a difference in the lives Texas First Responders and their Families. Help me reach my fundraising goal of $XXX. [link to fundraising page] #txloddtaskforce
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Please support the Texas LODD Task Force. Your gift will make it possible for the Task Force to provide at-need care to first responder agencies and families in crisis. #txloddtaskforce
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I'm still raising money for the Texas LODD Task Force. Every donation counts no matter how small, so please support my efforts. #txloddtaskforce
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I just received a $[XXX] donation from [Donor Name] for my Texas LODD Task Force fundraiser. Thanks Joe! Now, I challenge you match it! [link to fundraising page] #txloddtaskforce #IChallengeYou
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I'm half way toward my $[X,XXX] goal raising money for the Texas Lodd Task Force Please help me reach the finish line! [link to fundraising page] #txloddtaskforce
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I've almost reached my goal of $[X,XXX]. I just need [three more $25] donations. You're making a difference in the lives of first responders and their families by donating. [link to fundraising page] #txloddtaskforce
Twitter
'm fundraising for the LODD Task Force. Help me reach my goal of $XXX. [link to fundraising page] #txloddtaskforce
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Support my efforts and the #txloddtaskforce. Your gift gives helps first responders and their families that are in crisis. [link to fundraising page]
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I'm still raising money for #txloddtaskforce. Every donation counts no matter how small, so please support my efforts. [link to fundraising page]
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I just received a $[XXX] donation from [Donor Name] for #txloddtaskforce. Would you match it? [link to fundraising page] #IChallengeYou
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I'm half way toward my #txloddtaskforce fundraising goal of $[X,XXX]. Please help me reach the finish line! [link to fundraising page]
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I need [three more $25] gifts to reach my #txloddtaskforce fundraising goal. Make a difference in the lives of TX First Responders. [link to fundraising page]
Corporate Matching
Ask your company Did you know that some companies offer a fundraising match program? This means a company will match all or some of the funds raised by an employee. Team members should ask employers if they have a matching gift program.
Emails
Send Emails. Social media isn't the only way to raise money. Good old email also works really well. Get the word out and be sure to include a link to your team's fundraising page. Just copy and paste the sample below into an email and customize as needed.
Kick-off Email
Subject: Support My Texas LODD Task Force Fundraiser
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Hi [Name],
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I just created a Facebook Fundraiser for my (insert name of event). The event benefits the Texas LODD Task Force. Did you know that the Task Force provides all of their support services and programs at no cost to the first responder agency or their family? That's why they need your help to ensure every Texas first responder and their loved ones continues to receive the excellent and dignified care they need and deserve. I'm excited to be raising money, and a gift from you would make it possible for the Task Force to continue their mission of caring for Texas first responders that are faced with crisis, injury, or death.
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I'm raising money because [insert story here]
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I kicked off the fundraiser by making a donation. Now would you help me by donating too? Please visit my fundraiser page [insert link to Facebook page].
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I really appreciate your support!
[insert your name here]
Follow Up Email
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Subject: Update on My Task Force Fundraiser
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Hi [Name],
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I'm still raising money for my Texas LODD Task Force Facebook fundraiser. Every donation counts no matter how small, so I hope you can support my efforts. By raising money we're helping the Task Force provide crisis intervention, at-need services, long-term care, education programs, and much more. With a donation, you'll be a part of that.
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[Insert update on how your fundraiser is going and why you are doing the fundraiser] Please visit my fundraiser page [insert link to Facebook page] to donate today.
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I really appreciate your support!
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[insert your name here]
Almost Goal
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Subject: Almost there!
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Hi [Name],
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I have almost reached the goal of raising $X,XXX for the Texas LODD Task Force. I have been working so hard raising awareness and raising money and we only need a few more donations. Meeting my fundraising goal will give me the extra boost I need to make it to the finish line, and a gift from you makes it possible for Texas First Responders and their families to receive excellent and dignified care in the event of a crisis, injury, or death.
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Please visit my fundraiser page [insert link to Facebook page] to donate today.
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I really appreciate your support!
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[insert your name here]
Thank Supporters
Give thanks. Everyone wants to know their gift matters, so be sure to thank your donors either online (tag them in your social post), by email, in person, or with a hand-written thank-you note. The more personal you are, the more impactful your thanks will be.