Help us spread the word about Pet Walk

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Facebook & Other Social Media

Let’s get social! Once your fundraising page is all set up, it’s time to share it on social media! 

Copy and paste into your social media status to ask your friends, family, and co-workers to join and support you. Don’t forget to include the link to your personal Participant Center. 

Sample text for social posts:

OPTION 1

I’m excited to share that I’m participating in the 2024 Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha on August 3rd at Pets Park (Petrifying Springs Park). Want to help me support the Wisconsin Humane Society’s mission of making a difference for animals and the people who love them? Consider making a donation by visiting [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] today! I appreciate your support ❤

OPTION 2

I’m on a mission of raising [INSERT AMOUNT HERE] for the Wisconsin Humane Society through their 2024 Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha 😊 There are so many animals that need our help, so will you donate to support my efforts today? You can go to [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] to learn more and make your gift. Any amount helps ❤ 

OPTION 3

I’m so excited to share that I’m participating in the 2024 Pet Walk RAcine-Kenosha to support animals in need at the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine and Kenosha Campuses. [INSERT REASON FOR FUNDRAISING]. With YOUR help, I can reach my goal of raising [INSERT GOAL AMOUNT]. Will you consider making a donation? You can visit [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] to make your gift now 😊

CHALLENGE YOUR SUPPORTERS

Goal-oriented messages work, especially after you've collected approximately 1/3 of your fundraising goal. They’re also a great way to engage your social network in a collective effort. Here are some examples:

OPTION 1

This week, I have a goal of raising [$_____] towards my 2024 Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha fundraising efforts! If just 5 of you would contribute [$_____], I would be that much closer to reaching my goal of [INSERT GOAL AMOUNT] for the Wisconsin Humane Society ❤ Want to be one of those 5? Visit [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] to donate now!

OPTION 2

Because of my generous supporters, I’ve raised [INSERT AMOUNT RAISED] so far for the Wisconsin Humane Society! However, I still need [INSERT AMOUNT REMAINING] to reach my goal of [INSERT GOAL AMOUNT]. Will YOU help me get there? Please consider making a donation for so many animals in need by visiting [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK].

OPTION 3

With your help, I’ve been able to raise [INSERT AMOUNT RAISED] of my [INSERT GOAL AMOUNT] for the Wisconsin Humane Society! If just 10 of you that see this would donate [$_____] today, I would reach my goal. Will you help me? 😊 Visit [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] to make your donation.

RECRUIT YOUR TEAM ON SOCIAL MEDIA

When you invite others to join Pet Walk, you’re helping us grow the movement and inspiring entire communities to step up and help animals. Post an announcement on your social media platforms letting folks know that you’re walking in Pet Walk and ask them to join you. If you have certain people in mind, make it a personal invitation by tagging them in your post (it’s bold, but effective!).

OPTION 1

I’m so excited to be participating in this year’s Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha, and I hope YOU will join me! There are so many animals in need of our help, so are you up for the challenge of walking through the beautiful Pets Park (Petrifying Springs Park) on August 3rd? 😊 If your answer is “No”, I hope you’ll consider supporting me with a donation. Visit [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] to make your gift now!

OPTION 2

PSA: I’m participating in the 2024 Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha and I’m looking for people to add to my team! Will YOU join me on August 3rd at Pets Park (Petrifying Springs Park) to support the Wisconsin Humane Society’s mission of making a difference for animals and the people who love them? ❤ If you can’t attend, I hope you’ll visit my fundraising page at [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] to support me by making a donation!

If you have a team page, include the link so it’s easy to sign up. Otherwise, include the link to your personal page.

PRO TIP: Don’t just share your fundraising page, connect it directly to Facebook!

In your Pet Walk Participant Center, there’s a blue box to connect your Pet Walk fundraiser to Facebook’s fundraising platform. This will automatically start a Facebook fundraiser that will import your Pet Walk personal page information, and allow folks to donate directly to your fundraiser through Facebook!

You’ll receive notifications every time someone donates to your page, you can comment on their donations to thank them, and can easily share your fundraiser on the platform!

Use hashtags: #PetWalkRacineKenosha #WHS #WisconsinHumaneSociety

Don't forget to include a fun image of you and your pet!

Sample Idea #1

You and I both know how much I love animals, which is why I’m raising money to support animals in need at the Wisconsin Humane Society through their 2024 Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha 😊

I’m reaching out to ask if you’ll consider donating to this cause that’s so near and dear to my heart. Not only would your generosity mean the world to me, but it would also greatly impact the lives of so many animals right here in our community.

I’ve listed some suggested donation amounts below, with regard to the incredible milestones that the Wisconsin Humane Society made last year, but please feel free to give a gift that’s most meaningful to you.

• Donating just $11 helps signify the 11,809 animals that were placed in their forever homes last year.
• Contributing $46 shows support to the 4,650 animals that were admitted to WHS’s wildlife hospital. Yes, they help more than just cats and dogs!
• A gift of $51 reflects the 5,150 animals placed in foster homes to receive additional care before being adopted into loving families.

Will you consider making a donation? You can visit my fundraising page here [INSERT FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] to make your gift.

I appreciate you taking the time to read my email and am here to answer any questions you may have.

Thanks!

Sincerely,
[NAME]

Sample Idea #2

Subject Line: Will you help animals in need?

To My Family, Friends, and Co-Workers,

I’m so excited to share that I’ve joined the Wisconsin Humane Society’s 2024 Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha on August 3rd and will be walking to support animals in need ❤

As you may know, the Wisconsin Humane Society provides shelter, care, and support to animals and their families throughout the state of Wisconsin. This means the money raised through efforts like Pet Walk gets put to work immediately by providing urgent medical treatments and services for the more than 40,000 animals that WHS cares for annually.

I’ve set an ambitious fundraising goal of [$______] to support the Wisconsin Humane Society’s mission of making a difference for animals and the people who love them, but I can’t reach it without you! Will you help me help animals in need? Whether you want to walk alongside me at Pets Park (Petrifying Springs Park) on August 3rd or prefer to simply make a donation, you can do either by visiting my fundraising page here [INSERT PERSONAL URL].

I appreciate you taking the time to read my email, and please reach out with any questions you may have. Together, we can make a positive impact for animals in need 😊

Sincerely,
[NAME]