ParalympicsGB's tips for fundraising online

Firstly, you will need to set up an online sponsorship page. We would recommend Virgin Money Giving or Just Giving. Both websites will have prompts to help guide you through the process. Three key things to remember are:

• Use a profile picture.
• Tell your story. Share your motivation for fundraising for ParalympicsGB.
• Set your target. Set a challenging goal and remember that you can update it throughout your fundraising journey.
• Managing your Giving Page

Once you are set up online it is good practice to keep checking and updating your page. This can include photos of you reaching training milestones or updates on events you are putting on. You will also be able to see who has supported you and send them personalised thank you messages.

• Update your work email signature by putting a short sentence about your fundraising challenge and linking through to your Giving Page.
• Make sure you include it on any fundraising materials you create. It is a good option if you host a fundraiser where you would typically collect cash donations as people have the option to donate digitally.
  
• Share on social media channels.

One of the best ways to get your sponsorship across to lots of people will be to use your own social media. Kevin Crowe, our digital specialist at ParalympicsGB has the following advice:

“Social media is the best way to keep your followers updated with your fundraising journey. Initially make sure you introduce your fundraising by sharing your story and what it is your planning on achieving. Remember to keep it personal and in your own words.

“Regularly update with posts about your preparation. Use great photos of you reaching training milestones if you are competing in a challenge event, or preparations before an event. If you are selling tickets to an event, make sure you give people at least one month’s notice.