How to create a birthday fundraiser for Woman of Wonder
Turn your birthday into scholarship funding for SW Washington women
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. This year, instead of birthday wishes scrolling past, turn your special day into life-changing scholarships for women in Southwest Washington.
Based in Vancouver, Washington, Woman of Wonder serves women throughout Southwest Washington—from urban Clark County to rural communities in Cowlitz, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties. Your birthday fundraiser directly supports local women pursuing higher education at Clark College, Lower Columbia College, WSU Vancouver, and other accredited regional institutions.
When you celebrate your birthday by fundraising for Woman of Wonder, you're investing in your own community—supporting neighbors, coworkers, and local residents working toward college degrees that will transform their families' futures.
Why choose Woman of Wonder for your Facebook fundraiser?
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, but here's why Woman of Wonder stands out:
Opening doors to college for women in southwest Washington
Woman of Wonder is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that opens access to college for women by awarding partial tuition scholarships. We specifically serve women in Southwest Washington who face financial barriers to higher education—including single mothers, women raised by single parents, and women who are financially independent.
Our scholarships help cover tuition costs at local institutions, reducing the burden that prevents women from enrolling or continuing their education. When you fundraise for Woman of Wonder, you're supporting women right here in our community.
100% of your birthday donations support local scholarships
After a small processing fee, every dollar your friends donate stays local, supporting Southwest Washington women who face financial barriers to higher education.
In our region, where the cost of living continues to rise, your fundraiser could be the difference between a woman giving up on her college dreams or earning her degree. Your friends' generosity creates ripple effects throughout our community—today's scholarship recipient becomes tomorrow's teacher, nurse, business owner, or community leader right here in SW Washington.
Step-by-step: Setting up your birthday fundraiser
Each year, your friends post happy birthday wishes on your Facebook profile. This year, give your friends a chance to demonstrate their good wishes with a tax-deductible donation that changes lives.
Start two weeks before your birthday
You can start your fundraiser on the day of your birthday, but building momentum is easier if you start two weeks in advance. Two weeks before your birthday, you'll see a message from Facebook in your news feed encouraging you to create a birthday fundraiser—or you can create one anytime.
Choose a charity that reflects your values
Select Woman of Wonder from Facebook's list of verified nonprofits. Our Facebook page is ”womanofwonder501c3” and we're based in Vancouver, Washington. When you choose Woman of Wonder, you're supporting education, women's empowerment, and your local community.
Invite friends and share your why
The invitation is super important because not everyone sees all your posts in their feed. Don't just create the fundraiser and hope people notice—actively invite friends and explain why education for women in Southwest Washington matters to you.
Share your personal connection: Maybe you've benefited from scholarships yourself, you believe in supporting women, you care about your local community, or you simply want your birthday to create positive change
Post updates and celebrate milestones
If you're fundraising for Woman of Wonder, here's how to celebrate milestones by showing your friends the real impact of their donations:
$100 reached: "Yay! We reached our first $100. That’s like paying a class fee or lab materials for a woman at Clark College!"
$200 milestone: "Wow! We hit $200. That’s like buying textbooks for an entire quarter—so a student doesn't have to choose between books and groceries."
$300 celebration: "Awesome! $300 means we're paying for a one credit class!"
$500 achievement: "Amazing! $500 could cover a significant portion of tuition for one class at our local community colleges."
$1,000 goal: "Unbelievable! Thank you for helping us reach $1,000! We can now pay for multiple credits at a community college, making a real difference in a woman's educational journey.
Yes, say thanks as many times as possible, and ask your friends to share your fundraiser. And if you’re ready to do more, there are other ways to support women’s education in Southwest Washington.
Show donors appreciation
Show your friends who donate some love! Post a thank-you after each donation (you don't need to mention amounts). Personal acknowledgment encourages others to give and makes donors feel valued.
Simple thanks work great:
"Thank you, Sarah! Your generosity means so much!"
"Mike, you're amazing—thank you for supporting women's education!"
"Grateful for you, Jessica! Your donation will change someone's life."
Share your progress and tell stories
Tell stories about why this matters. If you know scholarship recipients or understand the challenges women face accessing college, share those stories (with permission). People give to causes that feel personal and real.
Ask friends to share your fundraiser
Don't be shy about asking friends to share your fundraiser with their networks. The more people who see your fundraiser, the more impact you'll create.
A simple "Please share this with your friends!" works perfectly.
Say thanks as many times as possible, celebrate every milestone, and let your enthusiasm show.
Your energy is contagious!
How your birthday fundraiser impacts Southwest Washington women
Who benefits from your birthday fundraiser? Real women in Southwest Washington:
Single mothers balancing parenting and college, who need help with tuition so they can allocate resources to childcare and family expenses
First-generation college students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education and lack family financial support
Women starting over after divorce, job loss, or other life changes, who are pursuing education to rebuild financial stability
Career changers seeking new skills and credentials to access better-paying fields
Young women from low-income families who don't qualify for full financial aid but can't afford college costs b
These women aren't asking for handouts—they're working hard, showing up to class, managing multiple responsibilities, and investing in their futures. Your birthday fundraiser helps remove the financial barriers that could stop their educational journeys.
Ready to start your fundraiser?
When you champion education and invite your friends to join you, it expands the giving circle and the fun. We guarantee that there are wonderful surprises in store for you. You'll discover that your friends are generous and that they care deeply about what's important to you.
Your birthday comes once a year—but the impact of your fundraiser lasts a lifetime for the women you support.
Create your Facebook fundraiser for Woman of Wonder: Visit Woman of Wonder on Facebook to easily set up your birthday fundraiser.
Woman of Wonder scholarships help women in Southwest Washington: Learn about our scholarship program and application process at womanofwonder501c3
If you're a woman in SW Washington who dreams of attending college but worries about costs: Woman of Wonder scholarships can help. Our funding comes from generous donors—including people who choose us for their birthday fundraisers. We award scholarships to women in Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties for tuition. Review our blog for application tips, to learn about application deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Ready to celebrate your birthday by changing lives? We'll cheer you on every step of the way!
Learn how our scholarships support women in Southwest Washington, and our other resources that are bringing more to women’s lives.
And here’s Carol’s story about founding Woman of Wonder.
Facebook Fundraisers help nonprofits increase awareness.
Resources
How to create a birthday fundraiser on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help/1910205189301966/