QUICK PITCH (30 seconds) “Hey! I’m leading a team for Spokane Fatherhood Initiative’s Giving Tuesday campaign and would love to have you join us! Not only will you help provide critical programs for fathers and families, but we’re making it fun – there are cash prizes for top individual fundraisers and the winning team gets dinner with the Executive Director! We’re especially focusing on monthly recurring gifts that provide sustainable support. Want to compete for a good cause?”
WHY JOIN?
- Win Prizes: Compete for individual cash prizes
- Team Reward: Winning team enjoys dinner with the Executive Director
- Fun Competition: Track progress on team leaderboards through Givebutter
- Meaningful Impact: Help provide proven programs that transform families
- Easy to Participate: Share via social media, email, or text
GETTING STARTED – MAKE YOUR PAGE SHINE!
- Join here: https://givebutter.com/spofi-giving-tuesday/join
- Add your profile picture – it helps donors connect with your cause
- Create your compelling bio (see template below)
- Set your fundraising goal—suggested: $500
- Start sharing!
CREATING YOUR PERFECT BIO
Include these key elements in a few engaging sentences:
- Who you are (name, role in community)
- Your connection to SpoFI (volunteer, supporter, graduate, etc.)
- Why you support SpoFI and are participating in Giving Tuesday
- The impact of (recurring)donations ($37.50 = 1 hour of father training)
Example Bio: “I’m Sarah Jones, a local business owner and longtime SpoFI volunteer. I’ve seen firsthand how SpoFI’s programs help fathers become more engaged parents and strengthen families. This Giving Tuesday, I’m fundraising because every child deserves a present, loving father. Just $37.50 provides an hour of life-changing fatherhood training. Please consider a monthly recurring gift to help sustain these vital programs!”
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
- Emphasize Monthly Giving: Ask donors to consider recurring monthly donations for sustained impact
- Share Personal Stories: Tell why SpoFI matters to you
- Update Regularly: Keep donors engaged with progress updates
- Thank Promptly: Use Givebutter’s supporter feed to thank donors
- Use Impact Numbers: Share how each donation helps
FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES
- Focus on recurring gifts – they provide reliable support for programs
- Share specific impact stories from SpoFI
- Use photos and videos to make your page engaging [to be included]
- Update your page regularly with progress
- Thank donors personally and promptly—partially automated and each team captain has ability to acknowledge directly via the dashboard
READY TO RECRUIT?
Text, email, or call potential team members today – emphasize:
- The cash prizes and team dinner reward
- The importance of recurring monthly gifts
- The direct impact of donations
- How easy it is to join and customize their page
For questions or support:
Giving Tuesday 2024 Team | Support and Docs | Microsoft Teams
giving@spofi.org | your.email@…
Together, we can create sustainable support for fathers and families in Spokane!
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