We know how exciting it can be to get your fundraising ideas into action. So, how can you make the most of your online fundraising page and get your friends and family engaged to support you, and Guy’s Gift?

Guy’s Gift fundraiser, Brian Taylor, shares his top tips for helping make your fundraising a HUGE success when using Just Giving.

Write a story.
Tell your supporters about why you’re fundraising, and why you’re fundraising for Guy’s Gift.
Why is it important to you?
Include some eye-catching photos.
A picture tells a thousand words, after all!
Set a target.
If you set a target, your supporters will want to help you achieve it. You could link this target to what it will mean for Guy’s Gift too.
Share the news of your fundraising event as widely as you can.
Use social media, emails, conversations with others. The more you share, the more people will know what you’re doing and be able to show their support!
Don’t forget to tag Guy’s Gift on your social posts too.
Update those who have donated, or are thinking about donating with your progress.
Bring your supporters on the journey with you.
Say thanks!
Once you have completed your fundraising event, share how you got on. Everyone loves a success story.

We’re on hand to help you set up fundraising pages, and we like sharing your fundraising endeavours with others too. Tell us what you’re doing, and how we can support you as you go.

Don’t forget, this year Guy’s Gift will celebrate 15 years of providing bereavement support and counselling for children and young people across Coventry and Warwickshire. We can’t wait to see what ‘15’ theme fundraising you come up with this year.

For more tips and ideas to start you on your fundraising adventure, you can email Brian on fundraising@guysgift.co.uk