Almost all Campaign Organizers have experienced a lull on their GoFundme journey. Often, it’s the last bit of the goal that’s the most challenging to reach. Even if your GoFundMe hasn’t received a donation in a few days, weeks, or even months, it’s important to keep your spirits high. There are always fresh new ways to share.
1. The Power of Personal Messages
Personal messages are the most effective way to share your GoFundMe, and receive donations. When people in your life see how much their donation would personally mean to you, they may feel more inclined to support your cause with a donation. For some fresh ideas on what to say in an outreach, see: 9 Message Templates to Send Right now.
1. The Power of Personal Messages
Personal messages are the most effective way to share your GoFundMe, and receive donations. When people in your life see how much their donation would personally mean to you, they may feel more inclined to support your cause with a donation. For some fresh ideas on what to say in an outreach, see: 9 Message Templates to Send Right now.
Pro Tip: You never know who wants to help, until you ask. Send as many personal messages as possible.
2. Think outside your circle
If you feel like you’ve shared your GoFundMe with everyone on your friend list, make a list of 20 additional people to share with. These can be friends of friends, store clerks, co-workers, people you regularly see on your morning commute, and even people from your earlier school days. Consider the following groups:
- Classmates
- College friends
- Teachers
- Current/ old co-workers
- Neighbors
- Members of any groups/ organizations you’ve been a part of
- Coffee shop regulars
- Your favorite local restaurant staff
Additionally, strike up a conversation with anyone that you can about your GoFundMe. The passion you show for your cause might inspire others to want to contribute as well.
3. Focus on Small Donations
While large donations make a big impact on a campaign’s success, make sure to include and encourage those donors who might only be able to donate $5 or $10. If your average donation is $60, post an update announcing the number of donations that you want to reach, and how much every donation amounts means to you.
For example, if your GoFundMe is at 38 donations, post an update asking people to help you reach your goal of 50 donations. Then once you’re at 50 donations, you can push it to 75. The goal is to help all donors feel comfortable when making a donation of any size to your GoFundMe. See an example update below:
2. Think outside your circle
If you feel like you’ve shared your GoFundMe with everyone on your friend list, make a list of 20 additional people to share with. These can be friends of friends, store clerks, co-workers, people you regularly see on your morning commute, and even people from your earlier school days. Consider the following groups:
- Classmates
- College friends
- Teachers
- Current/ old co-workers
- Neighbors
- Members of any groups/ organizations you’ve been a part of
- Coffee shop regulars
- Your favorite local restaurant staff
Additionally, strike up a conversation with anyone that you can about your GoFundMe. The passion you show for your cause might inspire others to want to contribute as well.
3. Focus on Small Donations
While large donations make a big impact on a campaign’s success, make sure to include and encourage those donors who might only be able to donate $5 or $10. If your average donation is $60, post an update announcing the number of donations that you want to reach, and how much every donation amounts means to you.
For example, if your GoFundMe is at 38 donations, post an update asking people to help you reach your goal of 50 donations. Then once you’re at 50 donations, you can push it to 75. The goal is to help all donors feel comfortable when making a donation of any size to your GoFundMe. See an example update below:
Si sigues los tres consejos que hemos enumerado anteriormente, así como las directrices que te hemos dado para compartir la campaña y publicas comunicaciones con regularidad, tu campaña saldrá del bache en poco tiempo.