Tips for Art Van Charity Challenge Fundraisers

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The Art Van Charity Challenge has officially begun and we have until June 22 to raise as much money as we can for Angela Hospice. If you’re looking at this page we would like to say thank you for considering becoming a fundraiser for the Angela Hospice team. Below are some tips on how to set-up a page and get the most out of your account.

How to Set-Up a Page:
  1. Go to our Charity Challenge CrowdRise page here: https://www.crowdrise.com/ahhc-artvan2015
  2. Click “Fundraise for this Campaign,” which is under the DONATE button.
  3. Then choose whether you want to sign up via social media, email or by creating a CrowdRise account.
  4. Next, you’ll have to enter a password and your birthday. When you hit “Create Account” it will take you back to our Challenge page. (You should notice a picture of yourself in the upper right corner.)
  5. Click “Join The Team” in red and you’ll be all set.



Sharing Your Page:
The “Manage Campaign” button is where your individual link will be to share with friends and family. This page also has links to Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites. If you prefer using email over social media, CrowdRise has set up a sample email to send.



How to Get the Most Out of Your Account:
  1. Upload a photo (which CrowdRise will automatically do if you sign up via social media) and your story of why Angela Hospice is so important to you.  The more heartwarming your story the more likely you are to get donations. You can also set-up a goal and watch as it grows throughout the competition. Do this by clicking the “Edit Fundraiser” button.
  2. Don’t be afraid to post about the Challenge often -- we recommend once a week. The more often you post about the Challenge the more likely people will donate to your fundraiser page.

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