Fundraiser Sharing Tips

Running a fundraiser takes time, effort, and creativity. Sharing your FundMe link effectively is crucial to reaching your goal. Use these tips to drive more donations and awareness.

1. Share your campign early and often

Aim to share your fundraiser within the first 10 hours. Start with close friends and family, then expand to your broader network.

2. Ask friends to help spread the news

Identify friends or family willing to share your fundraiser across their networks for extra reach.

3. Use specifics when sharing your fundraiser

Show how donations will be used to help donors feel confident giving.

Example: A donation of Le350 helps cover petrol for hospital visits.

4. Highlight timely moments or milestones

Create urgency by noting deadlines or sharing your progress to motivate donations.

Example: I am halfway to reaching my fundraising goal of raising school supplies for my daughter’s classroom!

5. Ask your local area

Spread the word offline with flyers, community boards, or QR codes linking to your fundraiser.

6. Record a heartfelt video

Videos help people connect with your story more deeply than text alone.

7. Share on weekday mornings

Sharing during weekday mornings helps your fundraiser get noticed consistently.

8. Get active for your cause

Turn a personal challenge into a fundraising event to engage donors creatively.

Example: Ask supporters to donate per mile you run, walk, or cycle.

9. Leverage birthdays and important dates

Tie your fundraiser to personal milestones to encourage donations.

Example: Please donate Le15 on May 15 to celebrate my birthday and support my cause.

10. Create a Facebook Event for your fundraiser

Invite friends and share updates, photos, and your fundraising link in the event.

11. Share with people who have similar interests

Post in groups or forums related to your cause to expand your audience.

12. Regularly share on different social media sites

Share your fundraiser multiple times per week across Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and more.

13. Send handwritten letters

Reach friends and family offline with a personal note asking for support.

14. Step outside your direct network

Post on community forums like local Facebook pages or Nextdoor to reach new supporters.

15. Set up a fundraising event

Offline events help raise money and awareness simultaneously.

16. Post creative shoutouts in updates

Thank donors with engaging posts, like photos holding a 'thank you' sign with their names.

17. Connect with a local event or gathering

Partner with local events to promote your fundraiser directly to attendees.

Example: Speak at a local fair or allow fundraiser signs at the entrance.