Fundraising Tips & Resources
Creating a campaign is only the beginning. A clear message, strong presentation, and consistent sharing can help more people understand your cause and support your fundraiser.
Create a Clear Campaign Title
Choose a title that quickly explains what you are raising money for.
Keep it simple, direct, and easy to understand.
Examples:
Help Our Family Recover After a Fire
Support Our Community Youth Program
Help Cover Emergency Medical Expenses
Support a Small Business Recovery
Help Fund a Community Project
Tell Your Story
Explain why you are fundraising and how the money will be used.
A strong campaign story should answer:
Who is the campaign for?
What happened or what is needed?
Why is the fundraiser important?
How will the funds be used?
What amount are you trying to raise?
Be clear and specific so supporters understand exactly what they are helping with.
Use a Strong Photo
Choose a clear photo that represents your campaign.
Campaigns with a strong visual can help people quickly connect with the fundraiser.
Use a photo that is:
Clear and easy to see
Relevant to the campaign
Appropriate for public viewing
Honest and accurate
Avoid using misleading images or photos that do not represent the purpose of the fundraiser.
Set a Realistic Fundraising Goal
Choose a goal that reflects what you actually need.
If possible, explain how the funds will be used.
For example:
$1,500 for emergency housing
$2,000 for vehicle repairs
$5,000 for community program expenses
$10,000 for medical and recovery costs
Supporters are more likely to understand your goal when they know where the money is going.
Share Your Campaign
Do not rely only on people finding your campaign on the website.
Share your fundraiser with:
Family
Friends
Community groups
Social media followers
Churches and organizations
Local businesses
Email contacts
Text message contacts
Sharing your campaign regularly can help increase visibility.
Ask Others to Share
Not everyone may be able to donate.
Ask supporters to share your fundraiser with other people.
A simple share can help your campaign reach someone who may be able to contribute.
Post Campaign Updates
Keep supporters informed.
Updates can include:
Progress toward your goal
Important changes
Thank-you messages
Photos
Milestones
How funds are being used
Campaign updates help supporters stay connected to your fundraiser.
Be Honest and Transparent
Campaign organizers are responsible for providing accurate information.
Do not make false claims, exaggerate circumstances, or misrepresent how funds will be used.
Transparency helps build trust between campaign organizers and supporters.
Thank Your Supporters
Thank the people who donate, share, or help promote your fundraiser.
Showing appreciation can help strengthen support and encourage others to become involved.
Keep Promoting Your Campaign
Fundraising often requires repeated sharing.
Continue promoting your campaign throughout the fundraising period instead of sharing it only once.
You may also choose to use optional promotional services offered by Nativa Alliance Community Action for additional campaign visibility.
Need More Help?
If you need assistance using the fundraising platform, managing your campaign, or understanding campaign features, contact Nativa Alliance Community Action through the website.
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