Create a Fundraiser — Mobile Device or Tablet

Happy birthday and thanks for hosting a Facebook Fundraiser for Lend-A-Hand!

Creating a fundraiser is not hard to do, but let Kathryn McCabe (kmccabe@lawyerslendahand.org) know if you have any problems or questions.

Please let us know if you are hosting a fundraiser for us.
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GET STARTED
Log in to your Facebook account, and go to Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lawyerslendahand.
 
Click on the Fundraisers tab.
Click on the Raise money button.
 
You will land on a page that says “Fundraiser Details” at the top.

Now you can edit the details of your fundraiser and tell your Facebook friends about our program. ​

EDIT THE DETAILS
Step 1:
The first detail you can customize is the photo. Facebook will automatically load the cover photo from the Lend-A-Hand Facebook page. To select a different photo, click on the Edit button—it has a deck of cards on it. You can select one of Lend-A-Hand’s photos or upload a new photo of your own.
 
Your friends may be extra motivated to donate if they see a picture of you with your student. We would be happy to take a picture of the two of you so you can use it in your fundraiser.

Step 2:
Edit the title of your fundraiser. If it’s your birthday, you might want to call it “[Your Name]’s Birthday Fundraiser for Lend-A-Hand Tutoring.” Or you can use the default text that Facebook supplies.
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Step 3:
Next comes your pitch (Why are you raising money?).  There is some default text that starts off “Want to join me in supporting…” and describes what we do at Lend-A-Hand.
 
We suggest that you tell folks that you are one of our volunteers so they know why Lend-A-Hand is near and dear to your heart. You also might want to remind them that your birthday is coming up, and that’s why you are doing this.

Step 4:
You can then set the amount of money you want to raise (goal amount), the currency (US Dollars), and the end date of the fundraiser.
 
Step 5:
Select “Create” to publish your fundraiser and share it to your Facebook timeline. It’s always a good idea to kick off your fundraiser by making the first contribution. This way, your friends and family will know that you are serious about Lend-A-Hand and join in!

PROMOTE AND TRACK YOUR FUNDRAISER
​Step 6:
Now it’s time to promote your fundraiser to your friends. Facebook will walk you through how to invite your friends and share the fundraiser. It will also prompt you to make the first donation.
 
We recommend that you invite your friends AND share the post to your timeline. (And remember to let us know as well!)

Step 7:
Track the progress of your fundraiser. Go to your profile page by tapping on your Facebook photo or avatar. You should see your Lend-A-Hand fundraiser.
 
You’ll be able to see who donated, and you can post a quick thank you message directly under their donation notification.
 
Don’t forget to keep re-sharing your fundraiser post to your profile and make sure to keep your friends updated on your progress.​