Need a bit of encouragement or ideas to kickstart your upcoming read-athon fundraiser? Here are a few suggestions from our customers to make the most of your Read for My School fundraiser:
Leverage Social Media: Share your fundraiser's progress on social media to engage more families and donors. Use the provided social banners with QR codes for easy access.
Host Kick-off Events: Organize a virtual or in-person reading event or leverage your upcoming Book Fair to kick off your read-athon, explaining its benefits and how families can participate.
Set Clear Goals: Establish clear reading and fundraising goals, and regularly update participants on progress to maintain excitement and engagement.
Engage Local Media: Reach out to local newspapers, radio stations, and TV channels to cover your fundraiser and increase visibility.
Provide Incentives: Offer rewards for top readers and fundraisers to motivate participation. Example: Top three teams get funds to rebuild their classroom library or the top readers get rewards to purchase books from your upcoming book fair.
Collaborate with Teachers: Work with teachers to integrate reading goals into classroom activities, making it a part of the school day. Invite faculty to participate as "team leaders" to help manage your read-athon and drive excitement in the classroom for your fundraiser.
Thank Donors Publicly: Regularly acknowledge and thank donors in newsletters, social media, and school announcements to show appreciation and encourage continued support. Use our announcement feature to write thank you emails to donors as well as to drive more donations.
Use Custom Materials: Utilize the digital parent letter, bookmarks, and social banners with QR codes to streamline communication and make it easy for families to get involved.
Track and Share Success Stories: Highlight individual achievements and share success stories to inspire others and demonstrate the impact of the fundraiser.
Flexible Participation: Allow families to join the fundraiser at any time, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate and support the cause.
Need additional assistance? Schedule a call with our support team and let's design a read-athon plan that works for you and delivers on your fundraising promises!
