2. ?
? What is Crowdfunding? ?
Crowdfunding describes the collective
effort of individuals who network and pool
their resources,usually via the internet, to
supportefforts initiated by other people
or organizations.
3. The power of social.
Your network trumps your wallet.
Your LinkedIn in network.
4. Why you should love it…
It’s Easy It Increases Your
Donor Base
It’s Efficient
It Increases
It’s Social Donor
Engagement
5. A new generation of givers
are online.
“Donating makes me feel
wonderful, it gives me a
great sense of self-worth.”
– Donor, Millennial
75%of millennials donated in 2011
63% Volunteered in 2011
70% Solicited donations from their
network for a cause.
6. Plan ahead.
1) Set a realistic 2) Tell a compelling story
goal 4) Start with your inner
3) Set a deadline circle
5) Start! 6) Don’t be scared of
asking
7. Fundraiser = Campaign
Your fundraiser
should look like this.
promote promote promote
start end
Not
like this.
start promote Deadline panic. Promote!
end
15. Start with your inner circle.
Build momentum, then branch out.
Staff
Board of Directors
Key Influencers
Volunteers
Friends
Donors
Your Social Network
16. Don’t be afraid to ask clearly.
Ask Clearly.
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Tie to Direct Impact
“ $10 provides 500 liters of clean
drinking water to refugees in Somalia. ”
Accountability is important. In fact, the Millennial Donor report says it’s the second most important factor behind a peer request in garnering donations. Treat donors like investors. Show them how their money will benefit society and make a difference. Highlight videos of beneficiaries. Let them tell their story to donors.Lastly, they want you to use social to provide access.
Idea – it’s a campaign plan it before you put up your page
PERHAPS WE JUST SHOW THE KID VIDEO HERE???? Girl with post it notes
People like to have fun — not feel guilty. Humor, if used tastefully, can add a good dose of levity and fun to your fundraising effort. Even as you’re solving the world’s major problems, you can have some good laughs. Entertainment is another great way. This Ferrari dealer celebrated its heritage by offering a screening of an acclaimed Italian film and donated proceeds to charity. Humor and entertainment are part of what can make the giving and fundraising effort more social.
Speak to widgets and facebook
It is important to customize communications by network—Email, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc. Different networks have unique interests, nomenclature (particularly Twitter), as well different lengths for content. Make sure you are honoring your unique communities with specific asks that resonate with them. To post unilaterally will yield lower results, and may come off as spammy.
You can use incremental goals and updates to keep your donors engaged in your ongoing story. Not only will your supporters enjoy seeing your success, but these regular updates serve as reminders for those who haven’t given yet. Also post interesting, eye-catching things that can encourage your friends to share it with their friends on their own social pages.
People have now donated. This is an investment in you, and your belief in a cause. You owe it to them to report back. Reporting back accomplishes a couple of things:Rewards the investment, and increases the likelihood of future investmentsMay create a bond between the investor and the cause, increasing the likelihood of deeper engagementProtects your friendship so they don’t feel hit up.