Top 6 Walk With Me Fundraising Tips

Thank you for your support and dedication! By walking in Walk With Me, you’re helping spread hope and raising much-needed funds for families living with disabilities in your community.

We want you to reach your goal…and exceed it! To help, we’ve assembled some of our best fundraising tips below.

Tip 1: Aim High

Aim high! Raise $250 in a week … 7 ways in 7 days!

Tip 2: Personalize

Update your Personal Page with your photo and tell people why you’re walking and why they should support you. It’s easy. Go to your Participant Center to get started.

Tip 3: Shout About It

Encourage your friends and family to visit your Personal Page and make a contribution toward your fundraising goal. Every online gift is automatically sent a tax-receipt and donation acknowledgement email directly from Easterseals. Be sure to visit your Participant Center to track your progress and view recent gifts made to your Web page.

Tip 4: Email, Email, Email

Email your friends, family and co-workers to tell them why you’re walking and why you need their support. Personalize the suggested text provided in the email tools of your Participant Center with a friendly note from you. Upload your personal address book to make it easy to send email and track response from supporters.

Tip 5: Say Thank You

When you receive an online donation, be sure to send a personal thank you email. It means so much to your contacts to know you value their support. Our online tools make it easy to see who recently donated and is waiting to hear from you!

Tip 6: Take It Offline

Pass around a pledge form at your next friendly get-together, organization meeting or around the office. It’s easy with this printable PDF version of the Contributions/Pledge Form*.

Easterseals and its affiliate organizations are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status and are designated as public charities.