FUNDRAISE FOR THE MISSION

  1. Get the Ball Rolling
    • Make the first contribution. When others see you've donated, they're more likely to get involved.
  2. Partner with LLS Staff
    • Engage your LLS staff partner for a fundraising strategy meeting. We are happy to help you generate ideas and build a plan to reach your personal best and make an incredible impact on the LLS mission.
  3. Share Your Why
    • Let your family and friends know why this matters to you, that’s what they care about most! This one pager walks you through how to craft a compelling story on your personal fundraising page.
  4. Personalize Your Fundraising Page 
  5. Build Your Network
    • This one pager helps you brainstorm a donor list that includes everyone from your closest friends and family to places you frequent in your community.
  6. Contact Your Network
    • Tip: Email your close contacts to get some early donations and build up some momentum.
    • Mail letters to your network
    • Social media posts are a great way keep your network up to date with your progress as you hit different milestones (50% raised, 75% raised,etc.) and ask supporters to help you hit the next milestone. 
  7. Build a Fundraising Team
  8. Double the Impact
    • When thanking supporters for their donation, don’t forget to remind/ask them about matching gifts opportunities from their company. This is an easy way for your supporters to double their impact!

 

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