First off, THANK YOU so much for choosing to participate in and fundraise for our 2nd Annual Honor Connor Golf Tournament!
100% of the proceeds will go directly towards building The Honor Connor Grief Support Program designed to support those affected by suicide, addiction and mental health – launching in fall of 2022!
Below you will find tips on how to fundraise plus some sample messages and graphics to help you along your fundraising journey!
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Start with your fundraiser page.
Be the first to donate to your page. Providing the initial seed money can incentivize potential donors to join the cause, even $1 can do the trick!
Customize your story on your fundraising page. Make it more personal to you. Don’t be shy in adding some images and GIFs to make it more dynamic!
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Reach out to your friends, colleagues, and family via email.
Email is still the best way to get donations. Share the link to your fundraising page along with a personal message. Start sending personal emails to individuals, or at least smaller groups of people. This is more of a direct ask compared to posting on social media, and more formal than sending texts.
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Share on social media.
Make sure you share your personal fundraising link on your social media accounts. Share why you’re supporting Honor Connor, and/or why the cause is important to you. This is also a great for advocacy! Your never know who will see your post!
Pro Tip: Tag your top donors in your post as a shoutout. Not only does it show recognition, but it can also expose your post to their followers, thus making you more visible!
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Pick up the phone.
Depending on your what you’re most comfortable with, perhaps making a phone call, sending a text or even a social media DM is more your vibe!
Side Note: For those who may not be able to afford a large gift, mention that small donations add up and help!
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Thank your donors.
When someone donates to your fundraising page, do your best to thank them.
(Don’t worry, every donor who gives to Honor Connor will also receive a thank you email and a tax receipt from us.)
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Update on your progress.
Check in frequently on the progress towards your fundraising goal and share your progress with friends and family (or potential donors!) Encourage your community to help reach your goal.
Hi _____! I’m raising money for Honor Connor and their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament – will you help me meet my fundraising goal? [Insert your personal fundraising URL here.]
Honor Connor is a new nonprofit with a mission to stop the stigma and start meaningful conversations surrounding mental health, addiction, and suicide. 100% of all proceeds go towards building their Grief Support Program which will launch later this year. This is very important to me and I hope you’ll consider making a donation to my fundraiser!
Hi there,
I am supporting a new and fast growing non-profit called Honor Connor by fundraising for and attending their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament and I hope you might consider supporting the cause. Honor Connor’s mission is to support suicide survivorship and Stop the Stigma and Start Real Conversations surrounding mental health addiction and suicide. 100% of the proceeds go directly towards The Honor Connor Grief Support Program which will launch later this year.
Would you consider donating to my fundraiser to help me reach by goal of $1000 by July 5? Click here to see my fundraising page and make a donation. [insert your personal fundraising URL here]
I’m raising money for Honor Connor because… [insert your story here.Tell your community why you chose to support Honor Connor.]
I hope you’ll join me in supporting those affected by mental health by making a donation. [insert your personal fundraising URL here]
Thank you for considering this,
[Your Name]
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at hope@honorconnor.org. Happy Fundraising!
