Fundraising Tips

  • The #1 reason that people donate is because they are asked. Tap into your network! Your friends, family, classmates, and coworkers care about you and want to support you. Talk enthusiastically about what you’re doing and why!  
  • How about a little friendly competition? We’re awarding prizes to our top fundraisers in many different categories! There will be several rounds of competition where prizes will be awarded, and they aren’t all based on raising the most money, so anyone who fundraises can win.  
  • Goal-setting is key. We ask each volunteer to raise $100- but why stop there? Regardless of how much money you hope to raise, set a fundraising goal for yourself, and let your donors know what it is. Everyone will be excited to watch you move closer and closer towards your goal!  
  • Every dollar counts. Many people worry that small donations don’t make a difference, but they do! Every dollar raised supports the cause and helps make service possible.  
  • Thank you, thank you, thank you! It makes a huge difference when your donors know how much you appreciate their support; you literally can’t thank them enough! Greater DC Cares will send our own thank you letters to every donor that supports the cause, but you should always make sure you are thanking them personally as well.  


 

 

Did You Know?

Did you know that Servathon volunteers alone raise over $100,000 for year round services provided to area nonprofits and schools through Greater DC Cares? Services that include: the board leadership program, community tool chest, leadership & development trainings, volunteer services and more!

This year we have an ambitious goal to raise $160,000 – and we need your help! The money raised during Servathon helps fund Greater DC Cares services throughout the year. Service such as large days of service, skilled volunteering, trainnings, and much much more.

Show your support by making a donation at www.servathon.org or mailing a check to our offices at 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 840 Washington, DC 20005. If you have questions about raising funds through Servathon, contact Lauren Conte at 202-777-4451 or lconte@greaterdccares.org. Thank you for your support!