HOW TO GET STARTED It only takes a few clicks to set up your own personal fundraising page. Once you’ve created your page, you can start accepting donations, which will then go straight to work helping homeless pets. You can share your fundraising page via social media, email or your event invitation. HOW TO MAKE YOUR FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS Set a goal. Having a goal helps motivate people to achieve it. If you reach your goal early, you can always increase it. Make it personal. Be sure to tell your guests about your story and why saving the lives of animals is important to you. You can tailor your messages to your event – for example, sending a save-the-date email or even starting a countdown to the big day. Your fundraising efforts will be more effective if you add a personal touch and customize these emails with your own style and story. And don’t forget to include a link to your fund raising page. Request donations in lieu of gifts. Tell your family and friends that instead of giving you gifts, you would like them to make a donation to your Humane Society of Northern Kentucky Fundraiser. You can get the ball rolling by making the first donation yourself. Tell supporters where their money will go. Let them know how their donations will help homeless pets. You can explain that the money raised through your fund raiser will be used to save the lives of animals in your community. Get social. Many of us have a whole network right at our fingertips on social media. Use Facebook, lnstagram, Twitter or Linked In to ask friends for their support. Write a short post that links to your personal fund raising page and encourage your friends to share it. You’ll reach more people than you ever thought possible. Talk to people. Even though we communicate through technology much of the time, a conversation with someone is still a great way to share your commitment to help animals and ask for support. Be sure to mention your fund raiser when you talk with friends and family, and let them know how they can help spread the word. Say thank you. Don’t forget to tell everyone how much you appreciate their support and generosity. When it’s time to send out thank-you notes after the event, be sure to include a short, sincere expression of gratitude for how much their gifts mean to you and the animals. 

Creating a personal fundraiser for your own wedding is easy and fun, and it can be a great way to make your happy occasion even more special.

HOW TO GET STARTED
Set up your own personal fund raising page. Once you’ve created your page, you can start accepting donations that will go straight to work helping homeless pets. You can share your fund raising page on social media, through email or on your wedding announcement.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS Set a goal. Having a goal helps motivate people to achieve it. Make it personal. Be sure to tell your friends and family about your own personal love story and why saving the lives of animals is important to you. You can write about how you and your partner met or why you started your fund raiser. The love you share will inspire your guests to show their support. (And don’t forget to upload a picture!) You can tailor your messages to your event – for example, sending a save-the-date email, or even starting a countdown to the big day. Your fundraising efforts will be more effective if you add your own personal touch and customize these emails with your own style and story. And don’t forget to include a link to your fund raising page with your engagement and wedding announcements. Request donations in lieu of wedding gifts. Do you already have all the housewares you could possibly need? Tell your family and friends that instead of giving you gifts, you would like them to make a donation to support your fund raising efforts.

You can get the ball rolling by making the first donation yourself. And most important of all, be sure to ask early during your engagement and while you’re planning the wedding. Tell supporters where their money will go. Let your friends and family know how their donations will help homeless pets. You can include information about how the money raised through your wedding HSNKY Fundraiser will be used to save the lives of animals in your own community. Get social. Many of us have a whole network right at our fingertips on social media. Use Facebook or Twitter to ask friends for their support. Write a short post that links to your personal fundraising page. {Don’t forget to ask for a gift!) Then encourage your friends to share. You’ll reach more people than you ever thought possible. Talk to people face-to-face. At your wedding shower or engagement party, be sure to let guests know about your HSNKY Fundraiser. Even though we communicate through technology much of the time, a face-to-face conversation with someone is still a great way to share your commitment to help animals and ask for support. Include a donation to your page as a wedding favor. Share your HSNKY Fundraiser page on your wedding website. Say thank you. Don’t forget to tell your friends and family how much you appreciate their support and generosity. When it comes time to send out thank­you notes to guests after your wedding, be sure to include a short, sincere expression of gratitude for how much their gifts mean to you and the animals. 

An athletic event fund raiser doesn’t have to be a grueling, cross­ country adventure. Whatever you decide to do, you’ll save lives. By setting up a Humane Society of Northern Kentucky fund raiser, you can share your love for animals and make a difference in the lives of homeless pets. Below are a few tips to help make your personal fundraiser a success.

HOW TO GET STARTED
Set up your own personal fundraising page. Once you’ve created your page, you can start accepting donations, which will then go straight to work helping homeless pets. You can share your fundraising page via social media, email or your event invitation.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS
Set a goal. Having a goal helps motivate people to achieve it. By setting a goal on your personal fundraising page, you can watch the as donations come in. Make it personal. Be sure to tell your event participants about your story and why saving the lives of animals is important to you. You can tailor your messages to your event – for example, sending a save-the-date email or even starting a countdown to the big day. Your fund raising efforts will be more effective if you add a personal touch and customize these emails with your own style and story. And don’t forget to include a link to your fundraising page. Make it supportive. Tell supporters where their money will go. Let them know how their donations will help homeless pets. You can explain that the money raised through your HSNKY Fund raiser will be used to save the lives of animals in your community. Get social. Many of us have a whole network right at our fingertips on social media. Use Facebook, lnstagram, Twitter or Linkedln to ask friends for their support. Be sure to include a link to your HSN KY Fund raiser in your profile. Write a short post that links to your personal fund raising page and encourage your friends to share it. You’ll reach more people than you ever thought possible. Talk to people. Even though we communicate through technology much of the time, a conversation with someone is still a great way to share your commitment to help animals and ask for support. Be sure to mention your fundraiser when you talk with friends and family, and let them know how they can help spread the word. Say thank you. Don’t forget to tell everyone how much you appreciate their support and generosity. When it’s time to send out thank-you notes after the event, be sure to include a short, sincere expression of gratitude for how much their gifts mean to you and the animals.