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Crowdfunding Tips for The CRI Training Camp, Mission Base & Conference Center

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We need your help.

Fundraising is less about asking for money but rather giving the others opportunity to get involved with something great.

• Your passion for CRI is contagious. • Your voice matters, let it be heard! • Crowdfunding is a great way you can help.

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What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?

FUN FACT: Peer-to-peer fundraising can help expand our donor base by 30%

Peer-to-peer fundraising allows Crisis Response International's inspired supporters, like you, to fundraise on our behalf by easily enabling individuals to reach out to their personal networks and share our mission.

• Supporters get their own fundraising page • Use unique keywords to share on social • Showcase donations in real-time

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Why Fundraise for CRI?

FUN FACT: 33% of all online donations are a result of peer-to-peer fundraising

Help Crisis Response International purchase this property so we can better serve those impacted by crisis around the world. With your help, we will be able to:

• Expand our training programs • Grow our staff • Warehouse and stockpile relief supplies • Help more people affected by crisis • Reach more people with the hope of Jesus!

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Role of Fundraisers• Help raise awareness of CRI in your

community.

• Increase trust between the organization and potential supporters.

• Help champion our cause.

• Make a difference for [beneficiaries]

FUN FACT: The average volunteer fundraiser brings in $612 from 8 donors, 5 of which are new to the nonprofit

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During the CampaignBe proud and excited to share the good you are doing. Using multiple communication channels to reach friends and family is the most effective way to get the word out and bring in donations.

• Social media • Video • Email • Text • Thank you messages

FUN FACT: Statistics show the more often you ask, the more you will fundraise – in one study, those who sent more than 25 emails fundraised at least $1,300

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Storytelling Sells • Tell a story, incorporate photos and

use videos

• Show your friends, family and colleagues the needs of Crisis Response International

• Inform donors that they can become sponsors for specific areas of the camp.

FUN FACT: Pages promoted using personal videos raise 150% more than those without videos

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Provide UpdatesLet your supporters know how your campaign is going and how you are progressing toward your goal.

• Tag supporters in social media when they donate • Post weekly social media updates on where you’re

at, share the percentage of your goal • Send a bi-weekly email with a fundraising update

and reasons why you are fundraising (don’t forget to include a donation ask!)

• Text when you have achieved milestones

FUN FACT: Crowdfunding campaigns get 126% more donations when fundraisers update supporters

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Follow-Up• Keep people posted about your progress

towards your goal. Send a quick note at the conclusion of the campaign to let them know the results.

• Send a note or email thanking people who supported your campaign and show them how their gift will make a difference.

• Send pictures after the campaign showing how Crisis Response International utilized the donations.

FUN FACT: 80% of donors say a simple ‘thank you’ would convince them to make a second donation

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We Help Make it EasyThroughout the campaign we will provide you tools to make it easy to spread the word and fundraise:

• Email and social media post templates • Content and stories about Crisis Response

International you can share with your network to inspire them to give

• Weekly challenges and incentives to help you meet your goals

• Regular support and motivation

FUN FACT: Over half of people who receive an email about a crowdfunding campaign make a donation

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STEP 1

1. Click the "Become a Fundraiser" button

2. Fill in your information and submit

3. Click “Personalize my Page”

Become a fundraiserSTEP 2

1. Upload a picture of yourself

2. Set your personal fundraising goal 3. Personalize your message

4. Click “Save” to go to your page or “Join or Create a Team” if you are part of a team

Personalize your pageSTEP 3

1. Share your page with your network by clicking on the Facebook, Twitter or Email icons to automatically create a message with a link to your fundraiser page

Share your pageSTEP 4

1. Save the confirmation email for the link to edit or update your page

2. It also includes your personal URL,

social share buttons, keyword and

shortcode for sharing

Revise your page

Get Started

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Raise $100 in a Week• Text or email 10 friends asking for $10 each

• Make a $25 donation to yourself and ask 3 colleagues to match your efforts

• Post your fundraising page link 3 times on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter

• Record and share a ‘selfie’ video explaining why you support Crisis Response International and share across all your social media platforms.

FUN FACT: Fundraising is more fun when you get a quick start to reaching your goals

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Thank You!