Walk with HOPE

Fundraising Toolkit

WALK WITH HOPE FAQs

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Here are some helpful hints to help you raise money for your fundraising page:

Create a personal fundraising page on GiveSmart to direct people to make a donation.
Set a goal for how much money you want to fundraise for HOPE Network. Remember, you need to raise (or donate) at least $75 to receive an event t-shirt.
Make a donation to your own fundraising page to encourage people to follow your example.
Make a list of people to ask for a donation. Think about your friends, family, coworkers and others.
Tell people why you Walk With HOPE - what is your personal reason for supporting HOPE Network? For example, are you (or were you raised by) a single mom? Is someone close to you a single mom?
For a goal of $250, ask 10 people to donate $25 each.
For a goal of $500, ask 25 people to donate $20 each.
Share posts from HOPE Network's Facebook page and forward emails while asking for donations.
Remember that all donations are tax-deductible and all will help single moms!
Be sure to post your walking results on your personal fundraising page after the event.

Sample Social Media Posts

I am going to Walk With HOPE to celebrate Mother's Day this year! Help me reach my goal of raising [$##] for single moms [insert your fundraising page link]
Is there a single mom in your life? Show your support by making a donation to my Walk With HOPE fundraiser [insert your fundraising page link]
Use the hashtag #WalkWithHOPE

Sample Email

Use this email to send to friends, family, coworkers and others to help you raise money for HOPE!

Dear [Friends and Family],

For Mother's Day this year, I am going to Walk With HOPE!

It's hard raising children. It's even harder doing it alone.

HOPE Network connects single mothers with resources and opportunities to build self-reliance and strong families. Since 1982, HOPE Network has been committed to finding ways for single mothers to connect with one another and with the community. HOPE Network membership offers a variety of opportunities to enrich both single moms and their children's lives,

Will you help me reach my goal of [$##] by making a donation to my personal fundraising page? [insert your fundraising page link] Donations of any amount will help give HOPE to single moms!

Thank you for your support!

[Your Name]