Here’s how you can get started...
Plus some tips for successful fundraising!
Personalise your page
Put up a photo of yourself and share a little bit about why you have chosen to raise funds for Kidney Health Australia.
Make the first donation
People will be encouraged to see that you are supporting your own fundraiser by making the first donation. It doesn’t need to be a large gift—it’s more about the gesture of leading the way.
Share your page
Someone is more likely to support your fundraiser if you approach them directly. For as many people as you can, send a personal email or message. Once you’ve done that, try the broader approaches like posting a link to your page on social media.
Keep updating your target
If you hit your fundraising target, or you are close to reaching it – increase it!
Ask again!
People often need reminding, if you asked them once and they haven’t donated – ask again, they may have just forgotten and won’t begrudge a friendly reminder.
Say thank you
It’s really important that you thank the people who make donations on your page.
Fundraising Top Tips
Personalise your page - Put up a photo of yourself and share a little bit about why you have chosen to raise funds for Kidney Health Australia
Make the first donation - People will be encouraged to see that you are supporting your own fundraiser by making the first donation. It doesn’t need to be a large gift – it’s more an/bout the gesture of leading the way
Pull up your Red Socks - Wear your red socks with pride, in fact, wear them all month! Share selfies of your red socks and why you’re wearing them with a link to your fundraising page
Get social - It’s one of the most powerful tools in fundraising today. Spread the positive news on Facebook, Instagram, Ticktok ect and let your network know you are fundraising for Kidney Health Australia. Don’t forget old school email and SMS – a personal message will help you reach your fundraising goals sooner.
Better Together - Reach out to family friends, colleagues and the wider community and invite them to take part in the challenge with you. We know everyone’s idea of a challenge is different, so remind people that as a team you can choose to pool your KMs to reach your goal. Remember you can also choose to walk, run or ride to reach your overall goal.
Do a Red Socks Challenge - Use your workplace as a fundraising hub! Ask your team or boss to hold a Red Sock competition or Red Socks day. See if your workplace an dollar match.
Be Specific - Ask your network for a $60 donation for the 60 hours a month a person spends on dialysis
Say thank you - It’s really important you thank the people who donate to your page
Resources - Download everything you need here
Pay in money
The easiest way is to deposit the money onto your online fundraising page via a credit card.
To provide cash donors with a tax-deductible receipt, click on the My Donations tab of your dashboard to access the Add Offline Donation button. Enter your donor's details and make the payment using a credit or debit card. A tax deductible receipt will be sent to the email address provided for all donations over $2.
To find out your impact, visit Why We Need You page.
