Fundraising is Fun.
Update your fundraising page:
- Log in to you participant center (log in button in the corner of this page!)
- Update your page with a photo and your story (don't forget to click save!)
- Story tips: What are you doing and why do you support the cause?
Send emails:
- There are templates in your participation center under the "Email" tab that can help you compose your email or letter. You can use that tool to email your nextwork or copy the template and use your personal email.
- A good outline for your email answers these questions: What are you doing and when is it? What organization are you supporting and why? Where can someone make a donation to support you?
- Don't forget to include the link to your fundraising page.
About the Davis Phinney Foundation:
- The Davis Phinney Foundation helps people with Parkinson’s live well today through tools, online content, programs, inspiration and motivation. Learn more at dpf.org.
- Foundation program spotlight: check out the research we have funded here: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/research/funded-research/
- Foundation program spotlight: check out the best resource to live well with Parkinson’s, the Every Victory Counts manual: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/every-victory-counts-manual/
- Foundation community spotlight: find an ambassador to talk to about a specific topic or just to connect with someone: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/ambassador-search/
- The Foundation’s motto: every victory counts!
Additional Tips:
- Socialize your fundraiser on Facebook, Instagram, linkedin, or wherever your network or community will see your post
- Add your fundraising page link to your email signature
- Text a friend or two, invite them to support you with a donation
- Don’t be afraid to email again (send an update on your training or Tour progress, include your page link!)
Final message:
Fundraising isn’t just about raising funds. It’s a great way to raise awareness and you never know who needs to hear the message that it is possible to live well today. More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s. Give someone the gift of hope and wellness with an introduction to the Davis Phinney Foundation at dpf.org.