{"id":1553,"date":"2022-12-19T17:46:45","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T17:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelink.com\/blog\/?p=1553"},"modified":"2025-01-08T19:29:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T19:29:44","slug":"share-fundraiser-on-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angelink.com\/blog\/share-fundraiser-on-facebook\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Share a Fundraiser On Facebook For Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The secret to fundraising success is in sharing your fundraiser, and sharing your fundraiser, and sharing your fundraiser! Are you getting it? If you really want to reach your fundraising goal, then sharing on Facebook is a must! It\u2019s fun to do, but it requires your focus, diligence and creativity. Let\u2019s jump into our tips for how to share a fundraiser on Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Share Your Fundraiser From AngeLink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As soon as you create your AngeLink fundraiser, you will be prompted to share it directly from the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You have the option of multiple social media platforms for your initial sharing. Facebook is the platform that is the most successfully used for reaching potential crowdfunding donors. Let\u2019s explore some helpful tips to get your fundraising momentum off to a great start! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AngeLink app generates a sharing link that highlights the picture you selected to represent your fundraiser, the fundraiser title and the first 85 characters of your story. This link is like a mini billboard for your fundraiser. So, be sure you choose the very best photo you have that tells your story! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert tip: <\/strong>You can go back into your fundraiser and edit the photos and text if you are not happy with your initial choices. Choose well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are two VERY important facts for you to know about your fundraising success from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1 People donate when they believe their gift will make a difference<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 Most donations come from a friend or family member.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With these two facts in mind, you can understand why Facebook is a great platform for sharing your fundraiser<\/a> \u2014 you are sharing with your \u201cfriends\u201d and you have the space to tell your friends why their gift will make a difference.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most successful fundraisers are shared on Facebook at least four times<\/strong> to reach their goal! (You need at least FOUR distinct, unique Facebook posts of your fundraiser to reach your fundraising goal.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to remember that you will never know how many people see your posts or when. The only ones you know for sure are those who \u201clike\u201d your post or comment on it. But many will see it and not comment. Don\u2019t get discouraged, keep it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use These Facebook Post Ideas to Share Your Fundraiser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First Facebook Post<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Announce your fundraiser! Explain who or what you\u2019re fundraising for and why<\/em>. Kindly ask your community to donate via the link \u2013 which will be your main visual for this initial introductory post.  Thank donors<\/a> and ask them to share this post to their<\/em> pages and comment for increased virality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once you post, your work on that post has just begun. Engage<\/strong> with all who comment on your post by thanking them or \u201cliking\u201d their message to you. You might ask some close friends to start the ball rolling by commenting on your post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Include different photos in each post to keep it fresh, tag friends, and respond to people\u2019s comments and questions. It\u2019s also very effective to directly message your Facebook friends inviting them to donate with a link to your fundraiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first 10 days<\/strong> are the most crucial in sharing your campaign. So you might wait a couple of days and then make your . . . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Facebook Post <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reintroduce your fundraiser with a simple summary and if you have news to share, give an update. Thank anyone who has already donated and ask again if more friends and family<\/em> members<\/em> would be willing to contribute to this cause. Express your gratitude for their support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay focused and remember: People donate when they believe their gift will make a difference<\/em><\/strong>. It\u2019s up to you to share compelling reasons for them to give.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third Facebook Post<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At this point (if you haven\u2019t already) it\u2019s time to use a different photo or a video<\/strong> (highly effective) with your post. You want to keep it fresh and keep them reading. Put the link to your fundraiser in the comments below your post and be SURE to tell your readers that they can find it here. (This may also ensure that Facebook algorithms don\u2019t mess things up.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Relate your text to the photo you post and share how close you are to your goal and if your fundraising needs have changed or become any more urgent. Always say thank you and invite others to share your post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fourth Facebook Post<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Again, use a fresh image and new text. Provide another update and gain more traction by tagging others who are associated with the fundraiser, so that this post will appear on their feeds as well. Keep up positivity, gratitude, and asking. Again, post the link in the comments below your post and mention to your readers that they can find it there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achievement Facebook Post<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to post when you reach your fundraising goal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When Should You Share Your Fundraiser On Facebook?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When\u2019s the best time to post? If it\u2019s an emergency, post as updates emerge. If it\u2019s a non-emergency, leave a few days between each of your posts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we\u2019ve suggested you make at least four Facebook posts, it\u2019s up to you to gauge if more are needed and how often. The results of your fundraiser contributions may dictate your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Facebook Sharing Tips For Your Fundraiser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A \u201csoft sell\u201d approach is often an effective technique on social media. Remember that these are your friends, share the information in an informative, yet  friendly manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n