Fundraising

Not many people like asking for money. So, you may be intimidated to hear that fundraising is a crucial part of our mission.

Don't worry.

We're here to help you. We can teach you fundraising best practices, share conversations that did the trick, and provide you with the practice needed to confidently tell your story. You'll be prepared to have your network invest in your mission to change kid's health, and change the future.

Below you'll find PDF Downloads of templates, strategies, ideas on who to approach, and much more.

For fundraising help, contact Isie Fader at fundraise.raisered@gmail.com

Finding Your Donors

Creating a donor web is the easiest way to identify people who will support your efforts.

Start with areas of your life: your hometown, employers, etc, then think of people in those individual categories.

Making the Ask

1. Identify Potential Donors

Create your donor web, and list names of people that come to mind.

2. Share your "Why"

You've committed to a big challenge, why do you care enough to do it? Share that story with your potential donors, and you're sure to catch their attention more than an elevator pitch.

3. Explain raiseRED

Share what their donation goes to. How their donations are helping children with pediatric cancer and blood disorders. 50% of funds go to the care for these patients, and the other 50% goes to the research to help future patients.pssst.... now's a good time to check out our templates.

4. Ask for a Donation

You've shared why this is important, now try the below phrase, and remember to ask for a specific amount of money!

"Would you consider supporting me with a $50 donation?"

5. Thank Them

If you get a "not today" response, no worries! Ask if they know anyone who might be interested supporting this cause.

If you get a "sure!" send them your link, or ask them to make a check payable to the University of Louisville Foundation and then run that check to a member of the Executive Board within 48 hours!

Regardless of their answer, thank them for their time and consideration (and hopefully their donation!)

Fundraising Templates

Here, we provide templates so that you can customize your ask before sending it!

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