- Download the Get Started Fundraising Packet
- Create a plan and stick to it
- Customize your fundraising web page
- Send e-mails to promote your web page
- Write letters
- Educate your supporters
- Ask, ask, ask…
- Follow up with e-mails and letters
- Fundraising Tips and Tools
Download the Get Started Fundraising Packet
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Get Started Fundraising Packet contents located in the grey box to the right of this page include Forms, Fundraising Guides and MS/Heuga Center Facts.
Create a plan and stick to it
The most effective way to achieve your fundraising goal is to create a detailed plan that outlines your objectives.
- Set a goal.
- Start early so you can give people ample time to donate.
- Use the sample plan and checklist to help reach your goal.
Fundraising Sample Plan Checklist
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Customize your fundraising web page
It’s easy and free! Your personal web page is your chance to customize your fundraising message to your family, friends and other donors.
- Customize your message.
- Upload images.
- Promote your web page link by e-mailing it to others.
How to customize a web page using Sports Base Online:
Use this guide to help customize your web page:
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Send promotional emails
It’s free and easy! E-mail is the key to a successful online campaign because dynamic links in your e-mail letter offer donors direct access to your fundraising page. E-mail allows the donor to contribute immediately at the point of interest.
- Use your fundraising e-mail tools.
- Import fundraising contact information in the e-mail tool.
How to send e-mails using Sports Base Online:
- Go to www.sportsbaseonline.com
- Register your team of three and create a fundraising web page
- Send emails to friends/family from your fundraising web page
Make your e-mail campaign effective. Find out tips for writing effective e-mails.
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Download the Contents of your
Get Started Packet below.
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Forms
Donation Receipt Form
Credit Card Donation Form
Cash Donation Form
How to Ask for Money
Fundraising Guides
Fundraising Sample Plan Checklist
Fundraisers User's Guide
Sample Fundraising Letter
Vertical Express Letterhead
MS & The Heuga Center Facts
About The Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis
How You Touch Lives/MS Facts
MS Education
The Heuga Center
Story
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Write letters
Writing a personal solicitation letter to your family, friends, neighbors and donors is an effective way to educate people about The Heuga Center and its mission of empowering those with MS and their families. Be sure to answer the following questions when writing the letter
Use the sample fundraising letter and letterhead to help write your letter.
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Educate your supporters
Educate your supporters about THE CAUSE, Multiple Sclerosis and The Heuge Center. It’s important to show supporters how their donations are being used to help those with MS and their families.
Use the following information to educate yourself and your donors about the cause, MS and The Heuga Center.
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Ask, Ask, Ask
You won’t gain anything if you don’t ask, right? Don’t feel guilty for asking people for donations. People want to give as much as they can to a good cause.
Find out how to ask for money.
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Follow up with emails and letters
Take time to follow up with your contributors to encourage last-minute donations and to show appreciation for their generosity.
- Send reminder e-mails.
- Say thank you.
- Let people know about your progress.
- Write thank-you letters.
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