FUNDRAISING TIPS

Step 1: Register

• Select “Start an Event” or “Join an Event” and follow the instructions
• My username
• My password
• Identify your fundraiser with an event name
• Create a URL

Step 2: Familiarize yourself with your Participant Center

• Personalize your fundraising web page
• Send e-mails to family, friends, and co-workers to ask for donations
• Monitor progress toward your goal
• Edit your Personal Information, including login, password, and goal
• Utilize the blog application to facilitate group discussion about your event

Step 3: Personalize your web page

• By clicking on the “Personal Page” tab, you can add your personal story, team mission, photos & video, and blog updates to show your dedication to fighting ALS!

Step 4: Fundraise through Facebook

• We have the tools for you to share your personal page through your facebook profile
• Click on the share with Facebook link with your Fundraising Center
• Include a personalize story and click on the share button

Step 4: Send e-mails

• This feature enables you to personalize emails to friends, family, co-workers, etc.
• Invite them to attend your event
• Ask them to donate to your event
• Use the “Contacts” feature to keep track of who you have contacted.

Step 5: Monitor your progress

• Don't forget to visit the progress feature to obtain a report on fundraising progress
• Get information about who has contributed, and view the countdown to the event!