Follow our top fundraising tips
1. Set a goal
Giving yourself a realistic but challenging goal for your fundraising can be a huge motivation. It helps to inspire your supporters, and they might even chip in with a few extra pounds if you’re close to the line!
2. Set up a fundraising page online
Head over to a fundraising platform like JustGiving or GivePenny and start your page, which becomes a hub for the next few weeks as you approach the big day. Don’t forget to choose ‘Headway – the brain injury association’ or your local Headway group or branch as your charity.
3. Share, share, share!
Your friends and family want to support YOU, so tell them what you’re doing, why you’re doing it and how their support can help. You could even ask if they’d like to join you.
4. Make a plan
Taking an hour or so to create an action plan can really help to make your challenge a success. How are you going to reach your target? Do you have any ideas for extra sponsorship? Could you ask for donations instead of birthday presents? Does your employer offer a matched funding scheme?
5. Share your progress
Your fundraising page is a great place to talk about your progress and your thoughts and feelings about the challenge. They even have tools that help link with fitness trackers and other technology to build up a fascinating log of your efforts. Keep sharing your progress, and you’ll be surprised at how much people will get behind you.
6. Say thank you
Enjoy your well-deserved feeling of pride when you complete the challenge you’ve worked so hard for. Don’t forget to say a big thanks to your family and friends for all the support you’ve received – they’re Headway Heroes too!
