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FUNDRAISING TIPS

SOCIAL MEDIA POST IDEAS

LEADING UP
TO THE EVENT:

  • Share your personal story or reason why you are participating in Walk, Run, Wag!

    • Cute pet pictures ALWAYS help boost visibility​

  • Share what Milwaukee's rescue community means to you

  • Share photos or videos of your team t-shirts and signs

  • Share photos or videos of yourself training for the race

  • Share photos or videos of your team members

  • Encourage others to participate in in Walk, Run, Wag!

SAMPLE POST IDEAS

  • I’m participating in Walk, Run, Wag to help Friends of MADACC support the owned and homeless pets in our community!  Help support my efforts by donating online: (include fundraising page URL)

  • Did you know that over 10,000 animals come through MADACC's doors each year? I’m raising money to help keep pets in homes and make the lives of shelter pets better. Help support my efforts by donating online at: (include fundraising page URL)

  • Join me and @AdoptMADACC and help raise funds to help the homeless pets in our community! I am participating in Walk, Run, Wag! and need your help. Visit my page for more details: (include fundraising page URL)

MAXIMIZE YOUR FUNDRAISING POTENTIAL
 

PERSONALIZE YOUR PAGE

You can do this by signing into your account with RunSignUp and then go to your Profile by clicking on icon in the upper right hand corner. Once there, scroll down to your Fundraising section of your profile.  Click "Edit Fundraiser" next to the fundraiser to Manage.

MAKE A PERSONAL GIFT

Kick start your fundraising and lead by example by making a personal gift.

 

Others will be more likely to give if they see that you have too!

ASK, ASK AND CONTINUE TO ASK

Starting from the time you register for Walk Run Wag! until the fundraising deadline, ask your family, friends, co-workers and others in your network for support in your efforts!  Asking for a specific dollar amount sometimes helps increase donations!

SEND EMAILS

Don't be afraid to send a few emails and follow up with friendly email reminders. You can also use email as a way to keep people up-to-date with your fundraising progress and share when you reach certain milestones.

POST TO SOCIAL MEDIA

Post on social media to get the word out and encourage family and friend to support Walk, Run, Wag!

  • Use the event hashtag #WalkRunWag in your posts

  • Tag @adoptmadacc in your post

  • We've compiled some post ideas here

CONTINUE UPDATING/THANKING

Thank you notes are so important! Make sure to thank people who are making donations in a timely manner. Remember to also share updates on your progress with your supporters.

COMPANY MATCHING PROGRAM

Many employers have a matching gift program and will match donations made by their employees. Each company has its own approach to charitable giving, so please be sure to confirm matching gift program guidelines directly with your employer. 

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