Facebook Fundraisers

You can utilize Facebook’s Fundraiser tools to start a Fundraiser and select Grand County Pet Pals as the nonprofit to support. Here’s a summary of two ways to do it.

How to set up a Facebook Fundraiser:

1. Log into Facebook:

Open your Facebook account on your computer or mobile device.

2. Find the Fundraiser Option:

Desktop: Look for the “Fundraisers” option in the left-hand sidebar.
Mobile:
- Open the Facebook app.
- Tap the menu button (three horizontal lines).
- Scroll down and tap “Fundraisers” or search for it if you don’t see it

3. Choose a Nonprofit:

Select a nonprofit organization you want to support. You can search for a specific organization or browse through categories like health, education, or disaster relief.

4. Create Your Fundraiser:

Title: Give your fundraiser a clear and concise title that reflects the cause.
Description: Write a heartfelt message explaining why you’re raising money for the chosen nonprofit.
Set a Goal: Determine a realistic fundraising goal.
Add a Photo: Choose an image that represents your cause or the nonprofit.
Set an End Date: Specify when you want the fundraiser to end.

5. Share Your Fundraiser:

Once you’ve created your fundraiser, share it with your friends and family on Facebook.
Encourage them to donate and share your fundraiser with their networks.

How to set up a Birthday Fundraiser on Facebook:

1. Check for the Prompt:

Around your birthday, Facebook might prompt you to set up a fundraiser. Look for a notification or a suggestion on your News Feed.

2. Manually Start a Fundraiser:

If you don’t see the prompt, you can start a fundraiser manually:
- Go to the “Fundraisers” section on Facebook.
- Click “Raise Money.”
- Choose a nonprofit organization or create a personal fundraiser.

3. Set Up Your Fundraiser:

Title: Give your fundraiser a clear and concise title, like “Birthday Fundraiser for [Nonprofit Name]” or “Help Me Celebrate My Birthday by Donating to [Cause].”
Description: Write a heartfelt message explaining why you’re raising money for the chosen nonprofit or cause. Share a personal story if possible.
Set a Goal: Determine a realistic fundraising goal.
Add a Photo: Choose an image that represents your cause or the nonprofit.
Set an End Date: Specify when you want the fundraiser to end.

4. Share Your Fundraiser:

Once you’ve created the fundraiser, share it on your timeline with a birthday message.
Encourage your friends and family to donate and share your fundraiser with their networks.

Once you’ve created the fundraiser, share it on your timeline with a birthday message.
Encourage your friends and family to donate and share your fundraiser and make sure to add a donation button directing them to where they can make their donation.