Birthday Fundraiser
Help support The Center for Epilepsy through your virtual birthday fundraiser on Facebook!
Creating a birthday fundraiser is a popular way to give back to a cause or charity you care about on your special day. It works by choosing an issue or nonprofit organization you’d like to raise money for, then asking friends and family members to forgo birthday gifts and donate to your fundraiser for charity instead.
Setting up your birthday fundraiser takes just minutes!
Please feel free to use the custom image below to help make your fundraiser stand out!
Fundraising Tips
A birthday or other special date creates a natural storytelling opportunity, and telling your fundraiser story is a crucial part of crowdfunding. Your story should answer basic questions any reader would have: who, what, where, when, why, and how. You’ll also want to give your fundraiser a catchy title to grab readers’ attention. If you have decided to raise money for a specific charity or nonprofit, explain to potential donors why the organization you’ve chosen is so important to you. Consider this an opportunity to educate your readers about the charity or cause you are fundraising for.
Also, make sure to answer these questions in your fundraiser story:
- What will the funds be used for?
- How are you connected to the cause?
- Why is the charity or cause special to you?
- When it comes to fundraising, the why is particularly important—why does the recipient or organization need this donation?
- Don’t forget, adding fundraiser images and videos can also help readers engage with your story and want to learn more.
Use social media to spread your message
To get the most from your birthday fundraiser, take advantage of all the tools that social media offers. If you’re consistent about sharing your fundraiser, you’ll be able to turn social media followers into donors.
Make a specific request of your supporters
People are often more likely to donate if you ask for a specific donation amount. Why not ask everyone to give up their daily latte for your birthday and instead donate $5 to your cause? This type of very specific request enables people to donate a reasonable amount without having to overthink the process.
Share Offline
To raise as much as possible, you’ll want to take your sharing strategy beyond Facebook messages and posts. Fundraising without social media can mean writing personal emails to your contacts, sending text messages, or talking to people face-to-face about your cause.