Fundraising in a Few Easy Steps

Raising funds is an excellent way to help make a difference.  Need any help?  Email amy@developafrica.org

Facebook -

Use your Facebook account to set up a quick and easy fundraiser for any occasion

Step 1: Go to https://www.facebook.com/fund/developafrica/  to set up a Develop Africa fundraiser for your birthday, anniversary, school project, etc.
Step 2: Share and invite people to support you and Develop Africa. 

Develop Africa's Site -

Set up your crowdfunding page that you use to fundraise for a cause.

Step 1: Go to https://developafrica.reachapp.co/campaigns/scholarships-to-help-kids-advance-their-education
Step 2: Click on the “Start a Campaign” button.
Step 3. Log in or create an account.  Then edit your page. You can set the goal, change the photo, and change the text
Step 4:  Share and invite your friends, family, and contacts to support Develop Africa

GlobalGiving -

Create your fundraiser under an important project that supports Develop Africa 

Step 1: Go to www.globalgiving.org/fundraisers
Step 2: Click on the Get Started button
Step 3: Under the Add a Project to Support section - type the following "Develop Africa"
Step 4: Chose one of the projects that have the words: "by Develop Africa Inc" -  we recommend that you choose the first or second project.
Step 5: Follow the instructions on the page to complete and launch your fundraiser..

GoFundMe -

Set up your fundraising page that you use can use to raise funds for a cause (such as a school supply drive) or occasion (such as an Eagle Scout Project)

Step 1: Go to https://www.gofundme.com/charity/develop-africa and click on the Fundraise for this charity button.
Step 2: Share and invite your friends, family, and contacts to support Develop Africa

Why Fundraising Matters

As with any charitable nonprofit, funds/resources are essential in doing good work worldwide. And no one can do it alone. Develop Africa depends on everyday people to go “hands in” with us and help us to continue our excellent work. Without this help from our communities, large and small, we simply could not help those in need. That’s why we encourage everyone to take an interest and turn it into action by helping Develop Africa through fundraising events.

Raising funds is an excellent way to help make a difference. When you decide to raise funds, it multiplies your impact and increases how much you are making a difference. It also helps to motivate or encourage others to work with you. When community members work together for the common good, it strengthens the community and creates important bonds between community members.

Fundraising can be fun. And we believe that many family, friends, and colleagues would be happy to support your fundraising efforts. According to Qgive.com, 69% of Americans give charitably. 72% of all donations are made by individuals. You could also reach out to businesses or organizations in your community to support your efforts. Every effort is worth it, and those we support will appreciate it.

Tips For A Successful Fundraising Page

• After you set up a page, we recommend that you make the first donation. This shows commitment to your fundraiser. 
   
  • Customize your page: When a friend, family member gets to your fundraising page, they should immediately know who that this is your page and why you are raising money. So be sure to personalize your pages with photos and why you are raising funds for Develop Africa. This personal touch will help to make a connection with page visitors, increasing the likelihood of a donation. You can download and use photos from our SmugMug website.
     
• Consider recording a video appeal - explaining why people should donate. Videos are powerful communication tools and appeal to everyone - giving your fundraiser an extra personal touch.
   
• Add updates and photos regularly.  This helps increase the appeal of the page - answering any questions that people may have in their minds.
   
• Thank your donors promptly. Be sure to check the page regularly and add comments etc. This helps motivate others to donate - when they see that their efforts will be recognized and acknowledged.
   
• Send an email appeal to all your friends by email.
   
• Post regularly about your fundraiser on social media. Facebook is one of the best sources of social media funding for peer-to-peer fundraising -  averaging just over 20% of gifts, followed by Twitter at 3%.

   

Suggested Fundraising Events

Your fundraiser could be based on or around one of several events as follows:

• Birthday - These fundraisers are increasingly effective on Facebook and easy to set up. For a birthday gift, you could alternatively ask your guests to make a donation to Develop Africa or bring a check payable to Develop Africa. How to set up a birthday or anniversary fundraiser on Facebook.
   
• 3K or 5K Walk / Run, marathon, bike race, or triathlon:  Fitness and exercise appeals to everyone.  Friends and family would be happy to support your cause as they realize you are investing time and effort to take part in this event.
   
• Wedding or Wedding Anniversary: This would be a novel idea - instead of a gift registry - send guests to a fundraising page where they can support a cause that you are passionate about - such as scholarships for girls.
   
• Stand Up Project / Capstone Project for your class or simply to support an important issue such as education see for example 
  https://www.globalgiving.org/fundraisers/28697/
   
• Special event: This could be an annual fundraiser such as a Christmas, 4th of July or outdoor, garden or pool party, auction, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter, Children’s Day - where you invite guests and ask them to support Develop Africa.
  

  

Featured: Read about the fundraising success of Julia - and how she raised more than she expected

Why You Should Set Up a Fundraising Donation Page

For each of the above fundraising events, you could set up your own fundraising page or we can set one up on your behalf (see site options below).

• Not everyone might be able to be there in person.  This allows guests who live far away to support you as well.
• Many people find it easier and prefer to donate online as this create an electronic receipt for them. Many people have stopped using check so this is a great way to increase your donor pool.
• A page shows progress. This motivates others to donate - when they see the donations of others

Fundraising - Should I do This Individually (Alone) or as a Team?

You can choose to fundraise individually or to create/join teams to fundraise as a group. You can set up a fundraising page as an individual or you can do this as a team/group- with friends, family group or organization members or co-workers etc. Working as a team will enable you to multiply your impact and raise more funds. Also, working as a team is a great motivator for each one to do more and keep engaged.  The team could be based on family members, school groups, co-workers etc.

Fundraise as an individual

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Fundraise as a team/group

Get Help With Fundraising

We would love to support your fundraising efforts.  If you need help with anything, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.  For direct assistance - please send an email to amy@developafrica.org

Thanks for your support!