Friendraise Online

Whether it’s your birthday, a holiday, or just a Tuesday - Fundraising online, or Peer-to-Peer Fundraising, is a great way for you to amplify your impact. By hosting an online fundraiser, you can harness the power of your network of friends, family, coworkers, whoever to support the thousands of people supported by Easterseals.

 
Asking your peers to help you fundraise is as easy as ever. All you have to do it visit JustGiving.com/EastersealsMidwest and create your fundraiser! You can choose your fundraising goal, add a custom photo (or use one of ours), and tell your story of why you want to raise money for Easterseals. Then, you’ll receive a personalized link to share so your network can donate directly to your fundraiser.
 
 

How to Create your Fundraiser

1. Visit www.JustGiving.com/EastersealsMidwest and select “fundraise for us.” Set up your own Just Giving account to use.
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2. You’ll need to set up your own Just Giving account. Choose an event category for your fundraiser. 
You can use your fundraiser to celebrate your birthday, ask your peers to donate to sponsor you in a marathon, or even make your fundraiser in memory of someone who was passionate about our cause. 
You can also choose “Do your own thing” if you don’t want to dedicate your fundraiser to a specific action. 
3. Check your details and finalize your fundraiser! Name your fundraiser, create your personalized fundraising link, and click “Create your Page!”
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4. Once your page is created, you can edit your information and personalize your cover photo and story. 
You can also add photos, post updates, and share your fundraiser directly to Facebook and Twitter, and through email. Copy your direct link to share other places!
Remember, the more personalized your fundraiser, the better chances you have of people donating!
 
Here’s a few tips on how to make the biggest impact with your campaign:
  • Tell people why you’re supporting our cause. When you share why our mission is important to you - it will inspire others to give. 
  • Make the first donation yourself. Demonstrating your own support will encourage others. 
  • Make a “guest list” and make it long - the more people you reach out to, the more to respond. 
  • Give your peers an incentive to donate. Ask for donations instead of gifts for this year’s birthday; Pledge to shave your head if you raise $5,000; Offer to draw a picture of everyone’s pet who donate more than $50 - get creative and give people a reason to give!
  • Share, share, share! Post your fundraiser to social media, send the link in emails and messages, rent a plane and put your fundraiser on an aerial banner! The more people you share your fundraiser with, the easier it will be to reach your goal.

Thank you!