On Thursday 15th August 2024, we ran a bitesize session on challenge fundraising. We hope that the recording and slides below will be useful.
Intro to Fundraising (Challenge Events) training slides
Useful resources
Fundraising Code of Practice: https://www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk/code
Companies running challenge events:
- https://www.charitychallenge.com/choose-your-challenge
- https://www.globaladventurechallenges.com/challenges
- https://www.timeoutdoors.com/challenges/charity
- https://www.chooseachallenge.com/
- https://www.raceatyourpace.co.uk/
Fundraising platforms to consider:
- https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/charity-online-fundraising-platforms/
- https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/02/09/round-up-low-cost-no-cost-fundraising-platforms/
Setting up a good fundraising page:
- https://www.mind.org.uk/media/13337/10-top-tips.pdf
- https://www.mind.org.uk/media/13334/what-to-write-on-your-online-fundraising-page-new.pdf
Good ways to promote fundraising efforts:
- https://www.worldvision.org.uk/about/blogs/top-10-fundraising-tips-you-need-to-know-now/
- https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/events-and-fundraising/organise-your-own-event/how-to-promote-your-fundraiser
Suggest that your challenge fundraisers organise fundraising events as well as seeking direct sponsorship:
- https://www.lostearthadventures.co.uk/fundraising-tips/
- https://fundraisingexpert.com/10-best-fundraising-challenges/
Examples of training plans to draw on:
- https://www.lostearthadventures.co.uk/training-plan-for-walking-trekking-climbing-challenges/
- https://www.theadventureelement.co.uk/posts/10-steps-to-help-you-prepare-for-your-next-challenge-event
Further fundraising training:
We have one further fundraising training coming up in August – we’d love to see you there:
- Thursday 22nd August: Introduction to Fundraising: Crowdfunding
We have also run trainings on:
- ‘Introduction to Fundraising: Corporates’ on Thursday 1st August – catch up with the recording and slides.
- ‘Introduction to Fundraising: Community Events’ on Thursday 8th August – catch up with the recording and slides.
