
The funds you raise will help provide food, shelter, relief supplies, and other assistance to those impacted by disasters. Here are some examples of how your funds can help those in need.
No matter what channel you choose to reach your network in support of the Red Cross, you can utilize these great tips to get your fundraiser ready to go!
Use email, social media, and your creativity to spark interest and start engaging your personal network with your fundraising efforts
Try out some of these tactics to keep your supporters motivated and your fundraising strong!
$600 can provide financial assistance for a family impacted by a local disaster, like a home fire.This assistance helps a family purchase items immediately after a disaster, such as food, lodging, clothing and other critical needs. Here is a potential plan of how you can reach $600 through your network!
Subject line: "Please Help Give Hope”
Dear {Name},
I'm emailing to let you know that I'm raising money for American Red Cross and it would mean so much to me if you could support my campaign with a donation.
Please Click Here {LINK TO YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE} to give.
It'll take about ten seconds and any donation, large or small, is so appreciated.
Here are some quick facts about my cause ...{SOME INFO ABOUT YOUR CAUSE. THE MORE TANGIBLE THE CAUSE THE BETTER}
Again, to support my campaign please Go Here {LINK TO YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE} and click on the Donate button.
Thanks so much for your support!
{NAME}
Subject Line: Spreading the word…
Dear {NAME},
I wanted to reach out and ask for some quick help. Spreading the word about American Red Cross is the single best way to help gain awareness and much needed money for my favorite cause.
So, I'm emailing everyone I know to ask them to share my fundraising page {INSERT LINK TO YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE} with their friends and family.
A social media share on Facebook or Twitter, or an email to your closest friends would be great and help me so much.
If you're willing to share, can you please send everyone this link: {LINK TO YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE} and ask them to check it out?
Thank you for your support!
{NAME}
LAUNCH your campaign with this message:
I’m helping to support the relief efforts of the Red Cross by raising $200! Please join me by donating here {LINK TO YOU FUNDRAISING PAGE}. A $10 donation provides 1 hot meal and additional snacks to 1 person.
UPDATE your supporters with this message:
I’m close to reaching my goal of raising $200 to help @RedCross provide comfort and hope to those in need! Will you consider a gift to sponsor me and help me reach my goal? {LINK TO FUNDRAISING PAGE}
THANK a donor with this message:
Thank you {@nameofdonor} for donating to support me and this important cause! Together are making a difference to those in need.
ASK for more support with this message:
My fundraiser is ending soon– can you help me finish strong and reach my goal? Just $20 can provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner to a person in need. Please sponsor me and donate to: {LINK TO FUNDRAISING PAGE}.
CELEBRATE your successful campaign with this message:
We did it! With your support, I raised {$TOTAL} and contributed towards the helping of those who need it most. Together, we helped @RedCross deliver its mission of providing care and comfort to those in need.
Find answers to some frequently asked questions about the fundraising process and our different fundraising channels. Check out our FAQ section here.
Please contact p2pfundraising@redcross.org for help with any questions you have.