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Comfort Zone Camp is here to help put the FUN in fundraising! Scroll through the tips and tricks below. Success is at your fingertips!
1. Personalize your fundraising page! Add a photo of yourself & a photo that describes your fundraiser. Put a compelling quote about why Comfort Zone Camp is important to you. Then add in all the details about your fundraiser.
2. Use this Memory Jogger to help brainstorm who you will share this fundraiser with.
3. Set your fundraising goal. How many grieving children do you want to send to Comfort Zone Camp? You have the potential to impact a child’s life forever! Aim high!
The biggest thing to remember with fundraising is that the sooner you get started, the sooner you will see donations come in! Let’s get started!
Share the link to your fundraiser via social media, emails, text, and snail mail. FUNDRAISING TIP: copy the link in the "notes" section on your phone so you have easy access to copy and paste.
Online donations are convenient and easy! People generally donate more when donating online. Here are some 2020 statistics:
• Online giving grew by 12.1% over the past year.
• The average gift by mobile users is $79, while tablet users give $96, and desktop users give $118.
The only way to reach your goal is to ask for support! We made it easy for you: CLICK FOR SAMPLE EMAIL/LETTER
Follow up is key to success. People get busy and forget. Don't let them forget about this amazing thing you are doing help grieving children!
CLICK HERE for 7 easy steps to make following up with donors a breeze!
Click here for 10 easy steps to make your Grief Relief Fundraiser a success!
From picking the event - to setting the price & location - to event day logistics.
This document has everything you need to reach your goal for Comfort Zone Camp!
Step 1: Customize your fundraising page!
Talk about your fundraiser and why you are passionate about fundraising for Comfort Zone Camp. Make it personal by uploading a photo.
Step 2: Pick your fundraising goal!
Creating a goal is an easy way to stay motivated and gives you a benchmark for success.
Step 3: Who do you know?
Take 5 minutes and brainstorm who is in your network. Download this helpful guide here.
Get social! Share your link with your family, friends, and community.
Make sure you are following Comfort Zone Camp's Facebook and Instagram pages. Engage with others in the community, look out for fundraising tips, and use our mission moments to engage with your donors.
Many companies will match their employees’ donations. Make your donation to Comfort Zone Camp go twice as far with a matching gift in two easy steps.
Step 1
Speak to your HR department about their matching gift program and eligibility requirements. Many companies match the gifts of employees, retirees, spouses, surviving spouses, and directors. Be sure to find out if your employer uses paper forms for their matching gift program or if they require your donation information to be submitted to an online portal.
Step 2
If your employer uses paper forms in the matching gift process, you’ll start by obtaining a copy and filling out the employee portion. The form may ask for such information as your name, address, donation amount, and the date of your donation. Keep a copy for your records, but send the originals to Comfort Zone Camp. The rest of the matching gift process will be taken care of by a staff member at Comfort Zone Camp.
If you have any questions or need help completing your matching gift, contact Anne-Marie at aworthy@comfortzonecamp.org.
How to inquire within the company
• Find out what department would handle your inquiry (HR, Community Relations, CEO, etc.). The larger the company, the more digging required.
• Research your company’s giving history & focus. This will ensure your proposal is in line with the corporation’s needs.
How to affect change at your company
• Set-up a meeting with the decision-maker.
• Bring a Comfort Zone Camp staff member (contact Anne-Marie Worthy aworthy@comfortzonecamp.org) with you to speak about the cause.
How you can ensure your proposal speaks to those needs
• Show how your participation is positively affecting the company.
• Show how the company’s participation will positively affect the company (i.e. cause-related marketing or employee philanthropy).
Your Grief Relief Fundraiser is over. You've made an impact!
Comfort Zone Camp will send official donation acknowledgements to your supporters. However, as your donations start coming in, it’s important for you to thank your supporters personally by writing a note, sending an email and/or thanking them in person.
Get personal with your thank yous!
• Send an email
• Send snail mail post card with photos from your event
• Make a personal phone call
• Dedicated "thank you" post on social media
• Create a video message to share online
When you take time to thank your donors, they know how meaning their support is to you.
Set your goal high and then let Comfort Zone Camp reward you with one-of-a-kind incentives!
Need some extra support? We are just one email or call away! Contact the aworthy@comfortzonecamp.org.
