How to create a birthday fundraiser for your favorite nonprofit
We’re excited to introduce new and returning donors to the opportunity to widen the circle and invite their friends into the joy of giving. Now’s the time to jump into the option provided by Facebook to celebrate your birthday and fund a good cause.
There are 750,000 authentic 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the United States recognized by Facebook. You have the option to select one of these 750,000 nonprofits for your birthday fundraiser. We’re hoping you Woman of Wonder, a 501(c)(3) that opens access to college for women by awarding scholarships.
Each year, your friends post happy birthday wishes on your Facebook profile. Now, provide your friends a chance to demonstrate their good wishes with a tax-deductible donation.
You can start your fundraiser on the day of your birthday, but building more excitement will be beneficial if you start two weeks in advance.
In fact, two weeks is recommended, and two weeks before your birthday you’ll will see a message from Facebook in your news feeds encouraging you to create a birthday fundraiser.
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Choose a charity that aligns with what is important to you.
Early on, invite your friends to participate. The invitation is super important because not everyone sees all your posts.
Show your friends who donate some love, and post a thank you after each donation.
Give updates on your fundraising progress.
If you were fundraising for Woman of Wonder, you might say:
Yay! We reached our first $100. That will pay for a class fee.
Wow! We hit $200. That buys a textbook.
Awesome $300! We are donating a one-credit-hour class.
Unbelievable! Thank you for helping us reach $1000!! We can now pay for one quarter at a community college.
Yes, say thanks as many times as possible, and ask your friends to share your fundraiser.
Consider fundraising for Woman of Wonder
With this link, you will be able to easily create a Facebook fundraiser for Woman of Wonder.
https://www.facebook.com/womanofwonder501c3
When you champion education and invite your friends to join you, it expands the giving circle and the fun. We guarantee that there are some wonderful surprises in store for you. You’ll discover that your friends are generous and that they care about what’s important to you.
Ready to celebrate? We’ll cheer you on.
Facebook Fundraisers help nonprofits increase awareness.
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