Fundraising tips and tools

Fundraising guide

Download our Fundraising Guide for fundraising ideas, tip and advice on how to get started and lots in information on where your money goes and the difference you will make.

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Easy ways to make your fundraiser a sweet success!

The more money you raise, the more support you’ll be able to provide to people facing incurable breast cancer. Over the years, we’ve found these great tips will help you make the most of your fundraising:

Sell it!

Check out the Sweet Louise logos and resources below to make your event look great. You'll also find below stories and videos to inspire your supporters.

If you think you’ll need something more, contact us on 0800 793 385 or email [email protected] and we’ll do everything we can to help!

Shout about it

A bit of buzz always helps get the support rolling in. Tell your family, friends and colleagues what you’re doing by email and on social media. Let people know what Sweet Louise do and tell them why you personally want to raise funds for our work – you’ll inspire people to support you!

You could try asking your local newspaper or radio station for a shout-out as well. If you would like support with approaching your local media, get in touch with us at [email protected]

Ask your employer

Some organisations will match your personal donations or money you raise for charity. It’s an easy way to double your money. Check with your employer or HR department to find out if that’s something they’ll offer.

Get social

Post about your fundraising on social media – and make sure you tag @sweetlouiseNZ on Facebook and Instagram! We’d love to see your photos and updates. Here are a few key hashtags you could use in your posts: #sweetlouise #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerawarenessmonth #advancedbreastcancer #metastaticbreastcancer

Help is at hand!

If you need any further help or support, please email [email protected] or call on 0800 793 385 and we'll do everything we can to help you make your fundraising a success.

 

Fundraise online

Setting up and online fundraising pages through Just Giving is a great way to accept donations, track how much you’ve raised and keep your supporters updated. Plus it's super simple to set up.

To get started, head to the Givealittle website to set up an online fundraising page. Then all you need to do is add your personal details, the name of your challenge, your fundraising target and a photo and you'll be up and running!

Here are some tried and tested tips to make your fundraising page work for you:

• Personalise your page so everyone knows what you’re doing and why you’re fundraising for Sweet Louise.
• Include your event details such as the date and time and any extra activities you are doing for fun.
• Add photos and provide updates to keep your supporters engaged – and make sure you remind people how they can make a donation.
• Don’t be modest – if you’re getting close to your target, why not increase it and see if you can raise even more?
• Share your page and your updates on social media and email.
• Be sure to include the link to your fundraising page in everything you do!
• Always acknowledge and thank your supporters for their donations. If you thank your supporters on social media, you might even get a few more donations.
• Celebrate your success! Let people know through email and social media when you have completed your challenge. Remember to thank all your supporters and include a link to your fundraising page to collect any last minute donations.

Start fundraising online