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Welcome to your Giving Tuesday 2024 toolkit!
As a vital member of the Spokane Fatherhood Initiative team, you play a crucial role in transforming the lives of fathers and families in our community. This guide equips you with powerful stories, proven messaging strategies, and step-by-step instructions to help maximize our impact on this global day of giving.
Every testimonial you share and every donation you help secure provides hope to fathers seeking to become the parents their children need. With your help, we can reach our goal of providing life-changing fatherhood training to even more dads in Spokane.
Remember: just $37.50 provides one full hour of transformative instruction, and thanks to our matching fund!
Let’s work together to make this Giving Tuesday our most impactful yet. Inside you’ll find everything you need to share our mission effectively and inspire others to join our cause.
Compelling Calls to Action
Family & Close Friends
- Leverage personal connection and shared values
- Share specific stories of fathers’ transformations
- Suggested Ask: “Our family has always valued strong parenting. Would you support SpoFI’s work helping fathers become the parents their children need? Just $37.50 provides an hour of life-changing training.”
Church Community
- Connect to faith-based mission and values
- Highlight spiritual transformation stories
- Suggested Ask: “SpoFI helps broken men find healing through Christ’s love. Your gift of $37.50 provides an hour of training that transforms both fathers and families.”
Employers & Business Network
- Emphasize community impact and ROI
- Share statistics on family stability’s economic benefits
- Suggested Ask: “Strong fathers create stable families and stronger communities. Would your company consider supporting SpoFI? Monthly giving helps us sustain year-round programs.”
- See Also: Thriving Dads Are Good For Business
For First-Time Donors
“Join us in transforming fathers from desperate to hopeful. Your gift of $37.50 provides one hour of life-changing training!”
For Monthly Giving
“Become a monthly supporter to help fathers like DJ, who found ‘far more than expected’ at SpoFI. Your recurring gift ensures we can support fathers year-round.”
For Previous Donors
“You’ve helped create our brotherhood of support. This #GivingTuesday, consider becoming a monthly donor to sustain this vital community.”
Sample Messaging
Please personalize messaging found in our Impact Story Library and customize with your own experiences as well!
Sample Email
Subject: Help transform fathers' lives this Giving Tuesday
Hi [Name],
I wanted to share something close to my heart. Through my work with the Spokane Fatherhood Initiative (SpoFI), I've seen firsthand how fathers can transform from feeling hopeless to becoming the parents their children need.
This Giving Tuesday, your gift can make a real difference in a father's journey. Just $37.50 provides one full hour of life-changing fatherhood training.
Would you consider making a gift to help fathers in our community?
https://givebutter.com/spofi-giving-tuesday/
What makes SpoFI special is that we don't just offer classes - we build a brotherhood of support where fathers encourage and inspire each other to be their best.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to transform families in our community.
With gratitude,
[Your name]
P.S. Monthly giving provides sustainable support for year-round programs. Consider becoming a monthly donor to help even more fathers find hope and healing.
Sample SMS/iMessage
Hi [Name]! This Giving Tuesday, I'm supporting fathers who want to be better dads through SpoFI. Just $37.50 provides an hour of life-changing training. Would you join me?
https://givebutter.com/spofi-giving-tuesday/
Step-by-Step Sharing Guide
1. Access Your Sharing Options
- Go to your fundraising page
- Click the “Share & Manage” button in the top right
- Choose how you want to share (social media, email, or copy link)
2. Setting Up Your Personal Page
- Access your unique URL in format: https://givebutter.com/spofi-giving-tuesday/[your-team]/[your-name]
- Set your fundraising goal (recommended: $500)
- Add your personal story using the story template below
- Click “Save Page”
3. Quick Share Options
Use the built-in share buttons on your page for:
Remember: Fundraisers who share on social networks raise up to 5x more!
Social Media Strategy
Platform-Specific Approaches
Facebook/LinkedIn:
- Share full testimonial quotes with photos
- Post impact statistics with engaging visuals
- Create event-style fundraising momentum updates
Instagram/Twitter:
- Share brief, powerful quote snippets
- Use imagery of fathers and children
- Post real-time campaign updates
- Utilize relevant hashtags: #GivingTuesday #Fatherhood #Spokane
Sample Posts
- “From hopeless to hopeful – that’s the SpoFI story #GivingTuesday! [LINK]”
- “‘Because of SpoFI, I now understand the profound value of relationships.’ – Alonzo, SpoFI Graduate. Transform more lives: [LINK]”
Sample Personal Story Template for Your Page
Hi! I’m [Your Name] and I’m fundraising for the Spokane Fatherhood Initiative this #GivingTuesday because [your personal connection to SpoFI].
Just $37.50 provides one full hour of life-changing fatherhood training. Your gift will help transform fathers and families in our community!
Here’s what one of our graduates shared:
[Choose a testimonial quote from the Impact Story Library that resonates with you or use your own!]
Please consider making a monthly recurring gift to help sustain these vital programs year-round.
Thank you for helping transform fathers and families in Spokane!
Remember: Every share, every call, every message is an opportunity to help another father find hope and community through SpoFI.
Team Member FAQs
Getting Started
Q: How do I set up my fundraising page? A:
- Click “Share & Manage” on your page
- Select “Edit Page”
- Add your photo and story (use provided templates)
- Set your fundraising goal
- Save and start sharing!
Q: What should I write in my personal story? A: We’ve provided two story templates – one focusing on hope, another on brotherhood. Choose one that resonates with you and customize it with your personal connection to SpoFI.
Q: How do I share my page effectively? A: Use the built-in share buttons for social media platforms. Remember to share personal messages rather than just the link – tell people why you’re supporting SpoFI.
Fundraising Support
Q: What if someone wants to make a monthly donation? A: Monthly giving options are built into the donation form. Encourage donors to consider monthly gifts by emphasizing their sustained impact.
Q: Can donors give anonymously? A: Yes, donors can choose to remain anonymous during the checkout process.
Q: Will donors receive tax receipts? A: Yes, Givebutter automatically sends tax receipts for all donations.
Campaign Details
Q: How long does the campaign run? A: The campaign is focused on Giving Tuesday but will remain open to allow for additional contributions.
Q: What prizes are available? A: Individual fundraisers can win cash prizes, and the winning team gets dinner with the Executive Director!
Q: Where can I find more impact stories to share? A: We’ve provided a comprehensive quote library organized by theme.
Need Help?
For both captains and team members:
- Technical issues: lawrence@spofi.org
- Campaign questions: giving@spofi.org
- General support: MS Teams channel for communication: Giving Tuesday 2024 Team | Support and Docs | Microsoft Teams
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