To help you take charge of your fundraising and get your journey started, we’ve included some social media post ideas and fundraising tips for you to use throughout August.
Our templates will point you in the right direction.
Once you have registered for the challenge you will have your own fundraising page. Share you page with friends and family so they can support you by donating or creating their own page and joining you! Share the link to your page and spread the word via email, social media, blogs, over the telephone and good old fashioned word of mouth. The fundraising page will allow you to accept donations online, so you don't have to worry about collecting money, handling cash or writing receipts. Every dollar donated will be put towards the cost of running the Guide & Assistance Dog training program in your state. You can trust that your support will transform a life of a person living with low vision, disability or illness, in your local community.
Quick Fundraising Tip #1
Own your Doga Challenge
Explain to your supporters why you’re doing the Doga Challenge and why you are personally moved to support your cause. If you have a story – tell it! Keep it fun & inspiring, you never know, they may decide to join you!
Quick fundraising tip #2
Don’t be afraid to ask more than once
People mean to donate, but sometimes it gets pushed to the bottom of the pile and they forget. It usually takes more than one round of asking to nudge everyone into action, so don’t feel embarrassed about asking people again.
Quick fundraising tip #3
Don’t set your target too low!
You may be surprised by how deep your supporters will dig to help you get across the line to reach your goal. Raise as much as you possibly can by trying to set an ambitious, but achievable, target.
Quick Fundraising Tip #4
Make sure you contact all your potential supporters and tell them about your Doga Challenge
In addition to close friends and family, don’t forget to contact any other groups you may have connections with: former colleagues, old school and college friends, friends who have moved out of the area or overseas, members of sporting clubs you belong to, or committees you are part of.
Don’t stop fundraising when the Doga Challenge finishes
A surprising number of donations are received after the event has finished, so don’t’ stop asking! Update your page with some great photos of you & your dog doing your daily Doga, let them know you’ve completed the challenge but there’s still time to support you!
