Fundraising Tips
1. Set a Goal!
When you register, you can choose a fundraising goal.
2. Make it manageable!
If you want to raise $100, that's only 10 people giving $10 each. Remember, if you surpass your goal, you can always set a new one!
3. Encourage competition.
Prizes or perks for the top fundraiser will give your teammates added incentive.
Online
- Update your Facebook status with your goal and thank sponsors on their walls
- Follow @AIDSWalkPhilly on Twitter and ask your followers to donate
- Update your status/tweet HIV/AIDS stats. This will encourage people to donate and help raise awareness!
- Email your friends and family—for help getting started, check out our sample fundraising letter [link]
- Add a link to your personal fundraising page in your E-Mail signature along with a personal message or HIV/AIDS statistic.
- Use our sample tweets and Facebook posts to get the ball rolling! [sample tweets/facebook posts]
At School
- Hold a bake sale or car wash
- Penny Wars! Some friendly competition between classes can raise a lot for your AIDS Walk Philly Team
- Sell Red Ribbon bracelets to your classmates for $2 a piece
At Work
- Check if your company participates in a Matching Gift program
- "Denim Days"—Check with your boss first! Charge people $5 to wear jeans on Fridays, or $20 for the week.
- Set up a donation box on your desk—small donations can really add up!
Out and About
- Get donations from local businesses and raffle them off to your sponsors
- Organize a board game tournament—$5 to play, and the proceeds go towards your fundraising total
- Cocktail Party—have friends over and show off your bartending skills. Charge a cover fee and donate the proceeds to your fundraising total