How to Fundraise

Map Your Network

Know your “Why”

There’s a reason why you said “yes” to Race to Rescue. Was it because there are an estimated 10 million children in slavery today? Was it because you heard about

Cassie's survivor story⁠

of Online Sexual Exploitation of Children and decided that you needed to do something?

Whatever your reason is, share it! Tell people why this matters enough to you to make you move.

Plan ahead

Sit down and think about your strategy. Sometimes approaching the whole month can be overwhelming, so thinking about it a week at a time may make it more approachable. Use the tools here to

map your network⁠

, think about what you’re going to post on

social media⁠

, how you’re going to approach people individually.

Be creative and have fun!

What is something that is uniquely you that you can do for your race?

Get your family involved! Ask your spouse, kids, sister, parents, etc. why they are choosing to support your race and share it on social media.

Consider if there are any local businesses that you frequent that might be willing to sponsor you.

Thank your donors!

Thanking donors a critical fundraising tool that will inspire your supporters to participate in your campaign year after year. Race to Rescue will take care of sending a standard thank you to your donors (including a tax receipt for US-based donors), but be sure to personally show your donors how much you appreciate them!

Picking up the phone, sending a card or thanking them publicly are all great ways to show your donors that you are grateful for their support!

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