10 Ways to Advertise and Promote your Fundraiser
Every good event organizer knows that the key to any successful event is PROMOTION and ADVERTISING. You need to get the word out there and encourage participants and possible donors to support you. Here are 10 ways to do that:
1. Set up a social media account
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, blogs... you name it. Promote your event through internet advertising.
2. Good old fashioned posters
Get one of your artsy friends (or the artsy you) to design an eye catching poster guaranteed to attract people to your fundraiser.
3. Print it in the press
Contact your local newspaper and ask them to do a piece on your event. For a fresh twist, ask a radio channel to interview you on your event instead!
4. Word of Mouth
What may be the most used, most effective and easiest method of all. Share the news of your event with your friends and family and get them to spread the word.
5. Email your local celeb
Encourage a local (or, if your up to it, a national!) celebrity to get behind your fundraiser and ask them to support your cause through sponsorship, promotions or by just showing up!
6. Have a ticket giveaway
Organize a free ticket giveaway to encourage the community to promote, post, share and advertise your event. Then pull names out of a hat to choose the lucky winner!
7. Create a #hashtag
Creating a fun #hashtag is a great way to promote a fundraiser. See how many supporters and users you can draw up with a creative and original #hashtag!
8. Make a video
Promotional videos are becoming more and more popular. They are a unique and engaging method of informing and persuading people!
9. Build a website
Having a website is an effective way to group new, updates and important information in one place for your audience. Having a professional website gives credibility to you and your event.
10. Set up a Donation Page
An online donation pages draws support (and money!) before your event even starts. Post your story, your event, your cause and get ready for people to donate.